Days of Wonder vs Ravensburger:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Ravensburger had more branded searches than Days of Wonder among board game brands in New Zealand. Ravensburger had about 600 branded searches, while Days of Wonder had 10. Ravensburger made up 36.1% of all board game brand searches we track, and Days of Wonder accounted for 0.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about board game brands, Ravensburger appeared in three of the five answers and Days of Wonder in two. Ravensburger was mentioned before Days of Wonder in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Ravensburger, about 60 searches for every 1 for Days of Wonder
Who does AI mention more?
Ravensburger, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Days of Wonder in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Ravensburger, named ahead of Days of Wonder in every answer
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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. Days of Wonder 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 Days of Wonder in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Ravensburger1st
Asmodee2nd
Hasbro3rd
Days of Wonder4th
Garphill Games5th
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
Asked ChatGPT
“Which board game brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best board game brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best board game brand in New Zealand for a family game night?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best board games nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“family board games”
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 Days of Wonder or Ravensburger more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Days of Wonder 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.
Share of searches by month for Ravensburger, Days of Wonder. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Hasbro | Ravensburger | Asmodee | Garphill Games | Gibsons | Days of Wonder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.6% | 35.9% | 7.6% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 0.76% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.8% | 32.6% | 8.5% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 1.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.9% | 35.9% | 6% | 8.4% | 4.8% | 3% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.7% | 28.3% | 7.9% | 7.2% | 3.3% | 2.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.7% | 28.8% | 9% | 9.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.8% | 24.2% | 14.5% | 7.3% | 2.4% | 0.81% |
| Apr 2026 | 48.9% | 27.4% | 13.3% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 45.5% | 31.8% | 11.7% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 1.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.3% | 31.1% | 12.2% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 0.68% |
| Jul 2026 | 44.8% | 34.9% | 10.5% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.4% | 43.5% | 10.9% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 0.72% |
| Sep 2026 | 45.8% | 36.1% | 9% | 5.4% | 3% | 0.6% |
How has the Days of Wonder and Ravensburger comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Ravensburger was ahead of Days of Wonder in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Days of Wonder’s share of searches among board game brands in New Zealand moved from 0.76% to 0.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
- 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
In September 2026, Hasbro overtook Ravensburger to become the leader among board game brands in New Zealand, with 45.8% of the searches.
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?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Days of Wonder’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.
Days of Wonder
1 branded search term
- days of wonder
Ravensburger
2 branded search terms
- ravensburger
- ravensburger puzzle
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