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Hasbro vs Ravensburger:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Hasbro had more branded searches than Ravensburger among board game brands in New Zealand. Hasbro had about 760 branded searches, while Ravensburger had 600. Hasbro made up 45.8% of all board game brand searches we track, and Ravensburger accounted for 36.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about board game brands, Ravensburger appeared in three of the five answers and Hasbro in two. Ravensburger was mentioned before Hasbro in every answer.

Among board game brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Hasbro, about 27% more searches than Ravensburger

Hasbro 760 searchesRavensburger 600 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Ravensburger, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Hasbro in 2

Ravensburger in 3 of 5Hasbro in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Ravensburger, named ahead of Hasbro in every answer

Ravensburger first in 3Hasbro never first

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Top board game brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Ravensburger was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Hasbro was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Ravensburger was listed before Hasbro in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Ravensburger1st
  2. Asmodee2nd
  3. Hasbro3rd
  4. Days of Wonder4th
  5. Garphill Games5th
  6. Gibsons–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Ravensburger3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Asmodee3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Hasbro2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Garphill Games2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Days of Wonder2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Gibsons0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

Is Hasbro or Ravensburger more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Hasbro and Ravensburger by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six board game brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Hasbro and Ravensburger among board game brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Hasbro, Ravensburger. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthHasbroRavensburgerAsmodeeGarphill GamesGibsonsDays of Wonder
Oct 202546.6%35.9%7.6%5.3%3.8%0.76%
Nov 202546.8%32.6%8.5%6.4%4.3%1.4%
Dec 202541.9%35.9%6%8.4%4.8%3%
Jan 202650.7%28.3%7.9%7.2%3.3%2.6%
Feb 202647.7%28.8%9%9.9%2.7%1.8%
Mar 202650.8%24.2%14.5%7.3%2.4%0.81%
Apr 202648.9%27.4%13.3%6.7%2.2%1.5%
May 202645.5%31.8%11.7%5.8%3.9%1.3%
Jun 202647.3%31.1%12.2%6.1%2.7%0.68%
Jul 202644.8%34.9%10.5%5.2%3.5%1.2%
Aug 202638.4%43.5%10.9%3.6%2.9%0.72%
Sep 202645.8%36.1%9%5.4%3%0.6%

How has the Hasbro and Ravensburger comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Ravensburger took it in August 2026, Hasbro took it in September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hasbro’s share of searches among board game brands in New Zealand moved from 46.6% to 45.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 610 to 760.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ravensburger’s share of searches among board game brands in New Zealand moved from 35.9% to 36.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 470 to 600.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand board game brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Hasbro overtook Ravensburger to become the leader among board game brands in New Zealand, with 45.8% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Ravensburger lost share of searches among board game brands in New Zealand, from 43.5% to 36.1%.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hasbro’s and Ravensburger’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Hasbro

2 branded search terms

  • hasbro
  • hasbro board games

Ravensburger

2 branded search terms

  • ravensburger
  • ravensburger puzzle

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