To get kids and parents wanting to play Monopoly again, Hasbro has created 'Monopoly Empire,' a version of Monopoly that only takes 30 minutes to complete.
You might think this is impossible, especially if you spent your childhood dedicating full days to the game. However, instead of owning as many spaces as you can and forcing your opponents to pay up until they're broke, all people need to do to win is collect the most assets. The board looks sleeker with vibrant colors, attracting a young, chic crowd. The inspiration for this game was competition with technology. With kids permanently attached to their gadgets, the patience to sit and play a board game is difficult to muster up.
A 30-minute commitment is not hard, and will give parents a chance to bond with their kids apart from technology.
Minimal Commitment Board Games
Monopoly Empire Only Takes 30 Minutes to Win
Trend Themes
1. Shorter Gameplay - The trend of creating board games with shorter gameplay allows for quick and engaging experiences for players.
2. Targeting Younger Demographics - Board games that appeal to a younger, more tech-savvy audience present opportunities for reaching new markets and attracting a fresh customer base.
3. Incorporating Technology - Integrating technology into traditional board games offers innovative ways to capture the attention of tech-oriented individuals and enhance gameplay experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Toy and Games Industry - The toy and games industry can capitalize on the trend of shorter gameplay by developing innovative board games that cater to time-constrained consumers.
2. Family Entertainment Industry - Creating board games targeted at younger demographics presents opportunities for the family entertainment industry to engage a new generation of consumers.
3. Technology Integration Industry - Incorporating technology into board games opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the technology integration industry to revolutionize traditional gameplay experiences.