Demo-Graphics has generally focused on the demographics of comic fans but occasionally we have also reported on other fandoms and communities. In August 2025, we kicked off a new regular look at those interested in tabletop games. That includes board games, roleplaying games, and card games. Why? The question still remains… who are the fans of tabletop games?

What is Demo-Graphics?

Each month I dive into data from Facebook looking at the various demographics it can tell us about comic, and now tabletop game, fans. This isn’t hard numbers, purchasers, or “Wednesday warriors,” but best used to show trends in the industry and the potential of the market out there.

How does it work?

We use key terms, “likes”, that users have indicated and have come up with our own set to measure each month. There’s over 50 terms used (and no I won’t release them). We stick to specific terms for the industry such as “board games” and “collectible card games” as well as publishers and leave out broad terms.

Other things to know…

This data is important in that it shows who the potential audience could be. These are not purchasers, these are people who have shown an affinity for tabletop games, are potential purchasers, and those with a clear interest.

Also, with this being online/technology, due to laws and restrictions, those under the age of 13 are underrepresented.

The data that is presented as a wide range. I’ve taken the average of the range. So, if it’s presented as somewhere between 500 and 1,000 people, the number would be 750.

So, let’s kick off the first entry with the big question…

Facebook “Tabletop Gamer” Population: Around 600.8 million worldwide

While there’s been a boost in “comic fans” and “video game fans” for the demographics, “tabletop gamers” has decreased from the previous month by 4.8 million. Facebook during that time period shed 7.2 million accounts. What’s interesting is this is the segment that sees loss over the past month while “comic fans” and from what we can tell video game players, both saw increase even though the overall population saw a loss.

Gender

Men saw a decrease for percent of the population over the past month coming in at 56.18% compared to last month’s 56.59%. Women increased to 42.02% from 41.91% and those that don’t report either increased to 1.81% from 1.5%.

Age

The overall population of tabletop gamers decrease by 4.8 million individuals and that loss came completely from those age 19 to 39. 18 and under as well as 40 and up all saw increases in their group size compared to the previous month.

Relationship Status

This status saw some bizarre returns, the same thing is happening with our monthly “comic fan” reporting and this is the third month this has happened. Both “engaged” and “unspecified” dropped to less than 1,000.

More Stats!

Spanish Speakers: 99.45 million are reported as speaking Spanish, and increase of 3.15 million from July.

Education: 118.2 million have at least a college degree, that’s a slight increase from the previous month of 50,000.

Parents: 107.7 million, 17.93%, are parents! That’s an increase of 300,000 from the previous month.

And finally, what’s the crossover with fans of board games and video games?

Comic Book fans: 351.8 million (58.56%)
Video Game fans: 358.5 million (59.67%)
Comic Book and Video Game fans: 220 million (36.62%)
Comic Book or Video Game fans: 500.8 million (83.36%)