Is sports games profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $320K/yr across 9 tracked products. 3 of 4 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -10.5%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (37/100).

How competitive is the sports games niche?

4 brands and 32 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 85% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 100% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in sports games?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Value For Money, Size-Overall, Durability. The return rate is 2.1%.

When does demand for sports games peak?

Demand peaks in Nov–Dec; the busiest month runs 6.2× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the sports games niche?

Listings span $15.51–$38.08; the average listing price is $24.28 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 2,092 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

sports games

Skip it

Brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 100% of clicks) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Avg price

Incredible$24.28

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Price range

Incredible$15.51–$38.08

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

Returns

Good2.1%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Market size

Good$320K

$320K/yr · 488K searches

Review moat

Okay2,092.33

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Conversion

Okay2.7%

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

Quality gap

Bad4.6★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Growth

Bad-10.5%

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

Competition

Bad85%

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

Brand share

Bad100%

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, sports games is a $320K/yr Amazon United States market (488K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 100% of demand. Demand peaks in Nov–Dec. Verdict: Skip it — 37/100.

Data updated Jul 31, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

sports games market data

Units sold / yr: 15K–20K; avg 3,000–4,000/product
Revenue / yr: $364K–$486K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 2.7%
Avg BSR: #305
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 100%
Out of stock: 15.4%
Avg brand age: 40 months
Avg seller age: 154 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products capture 85% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

Brands

4 rising

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

100%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

85%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

Goliath54%
DEDOO33%
SmartYeen8%
Just Play5%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -10.5% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 6.2×

Open Trend

Top sports games search terms

floor is lava game81K/yr -10.9%5.5% conv.
floor is lava61K/yr -10.7%2.2% conv.
the floor is lava game for kids59K/yr -20.0%7.0% conv.
indoor toys33K/yr +6.2%0.0% conv.
the floor is lava33K/yr -12.5%3.1% conv.
kids indoor toys21K/yr +75.2%0.0% conv.
indoor games for kids 3-621K/yr -5.3%0.3% conv.
kids indoor activities25K/yr -49.2%0.1% conv.
indoor activities for kids ages 4-822K/yr -23.9%0.0% conv.
indoor toys for kids16K/yr +4.5%0.0% conv.

All search terms

Top sports games products on Amazon

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 9 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Goliath The Original The Floor is Lava! Game by Endless Games - Interactive Game For Kids And Adults - Promotes Physical Activity - Indoor And Outdoor Safe - Classic Edition

Goliath$16.774.6★17,329 rev

12Pcs Stepping Stones for Kids Todder Ourdoor Toys The Floor Is Lava Game for Kids Balance Toys Indoor Obstacle Course for Toddler 1-3

DEDOO$27.744.6★85 rev

8Pcs Stepping Stones for Kids Todder Ourdoor Toys The Floor Is Lava Game for Kids Balance Toys Indoor Obstacle Course for Toddler 1-3

DEDOO$19.514.6★85 rev

SmartYeen Stepping Stones for kids 8/12 PCS Durable Non-Slip Balance Stones Indoor Outdoor toys for toddlers develope Kids Balance and Coordination Skills

SmartYeen$22.924.8★506 rev

The Original The Floor is Lava! Family Edition - Interactive Game for Kids and Adults - Promotes Physical Activity - Indoor and Outdoor Safe

Goliath$24.544.6★467 rev

Newest

by launch date

Goliath The Original The Floor is Lava! Game by Endless Games - Interactive Game for Kids and Adults - Promotes Physical Activity - Indoor and Outdoor Safe - Stepping Stones

Goliath$38.0855 rev

6mo ago

Danny Go! Lava Adventure Game - Action Game for Kids

Just Play$30.4950 rev

7mo ago

Goliath The Floor is Lava! Game for Kids Ages 4+ Interactive Classic Board Games | Dont Step in the hot Lava Indoor and Outdoor for Kids | Original Edition

Goliath$22.92127 rev

8mo ago

Goliath The Floor is Lava! Game for Kids Ages 4+ Interactive Classic Board Games | Dont Step in the hot Lava Indoor and Outdoor for Kids | Special Edition

Goliath$15.51127 rev

8mo ago

12Pcs Stepping Stones for Kids Todder Ourdoor Toys The Floor Is Lava Game for Kids Balance Toys Indoor Obstacle Course for Toddler 1-3

DEDOO$27.7485 rev

1y ago

What buyers say about sports games

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

What buyers love

Fun/Entertainment Experience50%

“Fun family game”

Ease Of Use5%

“it's easy to use”

Durability5%

“Durable game pieces”

Strength4%

“The stones themselves are surprisingly heavy duty”

Quality-Overall3%

“The plastic stones are very high quality”

Gifting Purpose3%

“It was a gift”

Value For Money3%

“the price point was good as well”

Grip2%

“They don't slip, skid, or collapse when kids jump on them”

Size-Overall2%

“Perfect size for toddlers”

Advertised Vs Actual Product2%

“As listed”

What buyers complain about

Value For Money17%

“It is more expensive than the original game”

Size-Overall11%

“The problem is trying to fit everything back in the box which is nearly impossible”

Durability10%

“so they unfortunately fell apart after just a few uses”

Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting8%

“- The instructions are a bit confusing”

Assembly/Installation5%

“Wrong parts included couldnt assemble”

Grip4%

“its fairly slippery with just socks on”

Strength4%

“The pieces in this game are flimsy”

Material Quality2%

“The cards are a hard coated material”

Thickness1%

“They are made of a thin”

Quality-Overall1%

“quality of game pieces needs improvement”

Top return reasons

Value For Money18%

Size-Overall15%

Defective Material/Parts11%

Gifting Purpose9%

Fun/Entertainment Experience7%

Product Condition7%

Advertised Vs Actual Product7%

Quality-Overall4%

Grip3%

Strength3%

Common questions

Is sports games profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $320K/yr across 9 tracked products. 3 of 4 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -10.5%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (37/100).
How competitive is the sports games niche?: 4 brands and 32 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 85% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 100% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in sports games?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Value For Money, Size-Overall, Durability. The return rate is 2.1%.
When does demand for sports games peak?: Demand peaks in Nov–Dec; the busiest month runs 6.2× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the sports games niche?: Listings span $15.51–$38.08; the average listing price is $24.28 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 2,092 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.