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Asmodee vs Gibsons:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Asmodee had more branded searches than Gibsons among board game brands in New Zealand. Asmodee had about 150 branded searches, while Gibsons had 50. Asmodee made up 9% of all board game brand searches we track, and Gibsons accounted for 3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about board game brands, Asmodee appeared in three of the five answers and Gibsons in none.

Among board game brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Asmodee, about 3 searches for every 1 for Gibsons

Asmodee 150 searchesGibsons 50 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Asmodee, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Gibsons in 0

Asmodee in 3 of 5Gibsons in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Asmodee, the only one of the two named

Asmodee first in 3Gibsons never named

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Top board game brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Asmodee was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Gibsons did not appear in any of the five answers.

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

See every answer about board game brands

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 Asmodee or Gibsons more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Asmodee and Gibsons 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.

Asmodee and Gibsons among board game brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Asmodee, Gibsons. 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 Asmodee and Gibsons comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Asmodee was ahead of Gibsons in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Asmodee’s share of searches among board game brands in New Zealand moved from 7.6% to 9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 100 to 150.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gibsons’ share of searches among board game brands in New Zealand moved from 3.8% to 3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 50.

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

1 change
  1. In September 2026, Asmodee lost share of searches among board game brands in New Zealand, from 10.9% to 9%.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Asmodee’s and Gibsons’ 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.

Asmodee

2 branded search terms

  • asmodee
  • asmodee board games

Gibsons

2 branded search terms

  • gibsons games
  • gibsons puzzle

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