Two RPG miniature games have climbed to the Top 5 spots for the most bought games in 2022, while Marvel Crisis Protocol and AoS have dropped…
Currently, Warhammer 40k is on top of the heap as far as non-collectible miniatures go; however, two somewhat surprising games have taken the #2 and #3 spots.
RPG Miniature Games Become Hobbyists’ Favorite
ICv2 hosts these top product polls twice a year, where shop owners enter what their most popular sales were over a certain amount of time. This time, it shows how close other games are to 40k.
The last time we saw the poll, both MCP and Legion were flying high and took two of the spots. While Legion has basically been at the top for a while, with all the releases, we expected MCP to stick around; however, they were overtaken.
It’s also worth mentioning that not too long ago, X-Wing miniatures stole the top spot from Warhammer 40k for many years during the 6th & 7th edition era. It is not unheard of for a game system to topple the mighty 40k, but not this time around.
Starting with WizKids, they have also recently launched a full miniature-based game with Onslaught. While their market is a little different, there’s a chance the trend continues with the new box, and they actually have a chance at grabbing the number one spot.
This also comes from the vast popular IP they have to draw from and tons of fun games and campaigns in which you can use the minis. However, they have always been near the top, so nothing too crazy there.
Maybe the most interesting is Bones came out of nowhere, they weren’t even on the list last time, and now they claiming the #3 spot! This isn’t surprising when you look at their recent Kickstarter that reached over $1 million. So, we guess people love Reaper!
They surpassed AoS and pushed them down to the #4 spot.
Then, Legion has basically all the things going for it right now, and they are releasing minis like crazy as of late. It has a built-in big fanbase, a low barrier to entry, and fewer rules bloat.
Especially with the current explosion of Star Wars fandom, it is just an easy game for players who are tired of 40k to move over to.
Out of all the passes for LVO 2023, Star Wars Legion was the first to sell out! It sold out almost immediately, so even though the game isn’t fully focused on competitive play, people are still obviously very into the game!
We’ll have to see if Horus Heresy can top or even make it onto the list in the fall, but for now, AMG has one game in the top 5, and obviously, RPGs are rising.
Could you see RPG games take the top spot soon?
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About the Author: Travis Pasch
Travis Pasch
Job Title: Head Writer & Editor
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About Travis Pasch: Travis has been a Warhammer 40k hobbyist since the 1990s, playing the game since Third Edition. Through extensive traveling, he’s seen a lot of the miniatures hobby from across the world, giving him a unique perspective on the latest gaming topics and trends.
Travis’s brother even owns a commission painting studio, where he’s picked up a lot of good advice and techniques for painting Warhammer and tabletop miniatures over the years, as well. Travis joined the Spikey Bits team in 2019 and has been the lead writer since 2020.
Currently, he’s working on converting all his 40k Adeptus Mechanicus models and becoming a true tech enjoyer, complete with both sad and happy robot noises!
