I think the current boardgame boom is a reflection that gamers in general have increased in number. Mix in the fact that many of them were born out of the 90's

I think the current boardgame boom is a reflection that gamers in general have increased in number. Mix in the fact that many of them were born out of the 90's console videogame era, have families and need a multiplayer experience that can be shared in the same room and it makes complete sense. I think this would be the case even if crowdfunding didn't exist.