Garphill Games vs Gibsons:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Garphill Games had more branded searches than Gibsons among board game brands in New Zealand. Garphill Games had about 90 branded searches, while Gibsons had 50. Garphill Games made up 5.4% 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, Garphill Games appeared in two of the five answers and Gibsons in none.
Who do people search for more?
Garphill Games, about 80% more searches than Gibsons
Who does AI mention more?
Garphill Games, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Gibsons in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Garphill Games, the only one of the two named
Follow Garphill Games vs Gibsons and get free monthly updates on what changed
By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy
Top board game brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Garphill Games was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the 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.
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
See every answer about board game brands
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 Garphill Games or Gibsons more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Garphill Games 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.
Share of searches by month for Garphill Games, Gibsons. 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 Garphill Games and Gibsons comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Garphill Games was ahead of Gibsons in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Garphill Games’ share of searches among board game brands in New Zealand moved from 5.3% to 5.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 70 to 90.
- 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
In September 2026, Garphill Games gained share of searches among board game brands in New Zealand, from 3.6% to 5.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Garphill Games’ 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.
Garphill Games
1 branded search term
- garphill games
Gibsons
2 branded search terms
- gibsons games
- gibsons puzzle
Other head-to-heads among board game brands
Put your own brand in this comparison
Brandwave tracks your branded demand next to the rival you actually watch, with your campaigns, spend and outcomes on the same timeline.