Air hockey table market: Key market research findings
- Introduction of four-player air hockey tables
- Advent of interactive tabletops
Technavio has released a new market research report on the global air hockey table market, which is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 4% between 2016 and 2020. One of the advantages of air hockey tables over other types of game tables is that air hockey tables require less space to install. Vendors are also offering compact air hockey tables that are suitable for residential customers with space restrictions. Of late, several air hockey tournament apps for Android have been introduced in the market such as Air Hockey Pro on Google Store. North America is the largest market for air hockey tables, accounting for 36% of the total market share. The region is a key player in the organization of air hockey championships and tournaments.
The new industry research report from Technavio discusses in detail the key drivers and trends responsible for the growth of this market and its sub-segments.
“Of late, the vendors have come up with air hockey tables with four goal gates, where up to four players can simultaneously play on these tables using their respective pucks. These tables are equipped with LED (Light-emitting diode) scoreboard and timer, USB ports, and chasing playfield LED lights. Vendors have also introduced air hockey tables that release multiple pucks at the same time. For instance, Pac-Man-themed air hockey table starts the game with a regular-sized air hockey puck and later repeatedly releases 24 smaller pucks. Such innovations are expected to increase the sales of air hockey tables in the coming years,” says Abhay Sinha, Lead Analyst, New Coverage, Technavio Research.
Owing to technological advancements, the vendors are introducing advanced versions of interactive tabletops in the market. Air hockey table manufacturers are coming up with new features in their offerings in order to retain customers. For instance, Cyma NanoTech has introduced an interactive tabletop, which has anti-glare coating, waterproofing, and an anti-fingerprint coating. The user can check the weather, read the news, and perform any other function of a tablet. The company also plans to install gaming apps that allow the user to play Scrabble or air hockey, paint, edit photos, and do other functions. The table will double as an interactive gaming medium.
The leading vendors in the global air hockey table market include Blue Wave Products, Brunswick, Gold Standard Games, and Valley-Dynamo. The market is highly competitive, where the key players compete to gain majority shares on the basis of quality, technological innovations, product performance, efficient customer service, and pricing. Vendors are focusing on various consumer segments to comprehend consumer preferences and purchasing patterns.
A more detailed analysis is available in the Technavio report, Global Air Hockey Table Market 2016-2020
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