Boxed Party Game

Boxed Party Game Success Stories [2024]

Updated: September 25th, 2024

Bring the fun of game night to living rooms everywhere. Boxed party games are a timeless business idea, offering an opportunity to engage people in playful and memorable experiences. The concept is straightforward: create compelling, easy-to-learn board or card games meant to entertain groups.

Starting involves designing a game, conducting playtests for refinement, and sourcing materials for manufacturing. Then, focus on branding and marketing through social media, game conventions, and online marketplaces. Appeal to different demographics with varied themes, from trivia to strategy, ensuring your games cater to wide tastes.

Imagine the joy of seeing your creation becoming a staple at gatherings, sparking laughter and connection. With the rise of at-home entertainment, now is an opportune time to dive into this space. If you're creative and enjoy bringing people together, boxed party games might be your pathway to a rewarding business.

In this list, you'll find real-world boxed party game success stories and very profitable examples of starting a boxed party game that makes money.

1. YOU DON'T KNOW MY LIFE ($30K/year)

Dennis Hensley, a former entertainment journalist, came up with the idea for You Don't Know My Life! while hosting Virtual Game Nights during the pandemic. The game, which combines elements of Cards Against Humanity and personal storytelling, quickly gained popularity and now brings in about $2,500 a month in revenue.

How much money it makes: $30K/year
How much did it cost to start: $12K
How many people on the team: 0

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How We Make $2.5K/Month Hosting Virtual Game Nights For Companies

Dennis Hensley's co-created You Don't Know My Life, a boxed party game, and host virtual game nights via Zoom, bringing in about $2,500 a month in revenue as well as being featured in The Star, Parade, and The New York Times reviews.

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