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Build-a-Boardgame

Boardgames require players to not only play, but create the game itself

Implications - Consumers who play independently produced board games are likely familiar with most basic game designs. Rather than striving to catch lightning in a bottle with a new and inventive game concept, savvy producers have created games that require creativity and participation on the part of the player — games where the player becomes the designer. Strategies for immersing consumers in product design, whether in games or any other industry, add an extra layer of participation and encourage emotional connections to that product.
Workshop Question - How could you incorporate your consumer into the design or output of your brand's offering?
Trend Themes
1. Player-created Board Games - Board games that require creativity and participation on the part of the player.
2. Customizable Board Games - Board games that allow the purchaser to choose the material of the board and engrave a personalized message.
3. DIY Board Game Kits - Board game kits that enable users to create their very own board game designs for a game that is entirely their own.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Industry - Create player-created or customizable board games to provide unique gameplay experiences.
2. Gift Industry - Offer customizable board games as unique gift options for customers.
3. Educational Industry - Develop DIY board game kits to educate and inspire kids and adults to become makers of their own toys.
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Featured Examples

DIY Board Game Kits
DIY Board Game Kits
'The White Box' Lets You Create Your Own Board Game Designs
‘The White Box’ is a newly created workshop-in-a-box that enables users to create their very own board game designs for a game that is entirely their own. Board games have seen a... MORE
Dry-Erase Board Games
Dry-Erase Board Games
This DIY Board Game Kit Boasts a Reusable Base and Cards
When it comes to board games that come in a box, they typically come with a set of instructions that outline only one way to play—but the DIY Board Game kit from Lagoon allows for endless gameplay... MORE
Customizable Board Games
Customizable Board Games
The Design and Material of This Game Can Be Chosen by the Purchaser
‘Pegged In’ is a customizable board game that took part in a successful crowdfunding campaign to come to fruition. The game itself is strategy-focused and is described by its makers as... MORE
Linguistic Board Games
Linguistic Board Games
The 'Dialect' Game Explores How Languages are Built and Lost
Many role-playing board games tend to focus on building immersive worlds or deep characters, but ‘Dialect’ focuses on creating an entire language. The central force of the game, which is... MORE
Freestyle Rapping Games
Freestyle Rapping Games
The 'Vers' Card Game Lets Players Partake in Freestyle Raps
Board games are ideal for breaking the ice at gatherings and parties, and the ‘Vers’ card game aims to take things to the next level by having players create their very own freestyle rap.... MORE
Conversation-Starting Board Games
Conversation-Starting Board Games
The 'Personalitree' Conversation Game Gets Participants Chatting
The ‘Personalitree’ Conversation Game is designed to help encourage couples to have conversations that are based on a plethora of topics to add variety into your relationship to never... MORE

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