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Revisited Recreation

Board games are once again capturing consumer attention

Implications - There's no denying the proliferation of virtual and electronic games, but some consumers are beginning to prefer the retro version of this pastime. Today's board games -- often revamped renditions of traditional board games or reinterpreted electronic games -- provide a simplistic appeal as well as a nostalgic quality by allowing consumers a reversion back to old-school entertainment, tickling the memories of parents and the curiosities of kids.
Trend Themes
1. Themed Board Games - Brands and designers can create board games with a themed and distinctive identity that resonates with audiences' interests.
2. Retro Gaming - The design of vintage and old-school game consoles and board games taps into nostalgia and harks back to a time of simplicity and youth.
3. Humorous Interpretations - Humorous and ironic versions of classic games or pop culture figures engage with audiences and offer a new take on established forms of entertainment.
Industry Implications
1. Toy and Gaming Industry - Industry professionals can design and market themed board games, incorporating humor and nostalgia to appeal to a broad range of consumers.
2. Entertainment and Pop Culture - Pop culture figures and humorous interpretations of iconic games can revolutionize the entertainment industry and broaden its reach.
3. Marketing and Brand Campaigns - Brands can leverage nostalgia and humor to enhance brand recognition and differentiate their products from those of their competitors.
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Featured Examples

Vintage Board Game Designs
Vintage Board Game Designs
Tim Liddy Recreates Nostalgic Gaming Memories in Paintings
At first glance, these vintage board games look like they've been dusted off from the deepest corners of a basement, but a closer look reveals that they are hyperrealistic photo paintings created by Tim… MORE
Cartoon Character Currency Games
Cartoon Character Currency Games
Memeopoly Reinvents the Classic Board Game
Monopoly has been around for nearly one hundred years, and in the past 20 or so, a number of spoof versions have cropped up, with Memeopoly by Chris Olivieri being one of the most entertaining I've encountered.… MORE
Gamer-Themed Board Games
Gamer-Themed Board Games
Fallout Monopoly Fuses Video and Analog Pastimes Into New Entertainment
If you're a gaming junkie whose love of Xbox is equal to that of your love of board games, your world's about to get a lot brighter with Fallout Monopoly. No longer will you have to decide between playing… MORE
Poopy Board Games
Poopy Board Games
Figure Out Which Mysterious Poop Blob it is with Guess Poo
Ever heard of Guess Poo? If Guess Who? was one of your childhood favorites, then you'll love the different twist this one has. It's fitting for little kids as they always get a kick out of simply saying… MORE
Bitter Bird Board Games
Bitter Bird Board Games
The Angry Birds Board Game Brings Angry Avians to Life
Just when you thought that inventors had run out of angry bird innovations, the world received another bitter bird gift. Although it may seem like the most obvious invention of all, the Angry Birds Board… MORE
Gritty Board Game Makeovers
Gritty Board Game Makeovers
Joe Stone Made This Pulp Fiction Guess Who for a Friend
Pulp Fiction Guess Who is a take on the classic board game you absolutely do not want to play with your kids. Joe Stone is a freelance graphic designer and illustrator who created a custom version... MORE
Internet History Board Games
Internet History Board Games
The Guardian Turns Internet History into a Board Game
Internet history doesn’t just go down to what people have browsed. There’s a deep, storied and very interesting history behind the world wide web that many people have never explored.... MORE
Zombie Survival Board Games
Zombie Survival Board Games
With the Walking Dead Monopoly You Risk Losing More Than Your Money
If playing regular Monopoly puts a strain on friendships and familial relations (bankrupting your mother is never a good idea), well you can expect those relationships to be non-existent after you... MORE
Board Game Dinner Plates
Board Game Dinner Plates
The Dinner Winner Kids Plate Gets Kids to Eat Everything on Their Plate
If you have a fussy eater in your home, the dinner winner kids plate is a motivating way to get them to eat their entire meal. The colorful plate is designed to look like a winding board game and... MORE
Retro Console Board Games
Retro Console Board Games
This Shogi Board Game is Designed in the Likes of Nintendo Game Boy
This Shogi board game is a modern take on an ancient Japanese tradition. The board game dates all the way back to the 16th century, but if you haven’t heard of it, it’s usually showcased... MORE
Fantasy Game Tributes
Fantasy Game Tributes
This GOT Version of the Popular Guess Who Game is Humorous
Do you remember the Guess Who board game from the 80s that required you to guess the appearance of the cartoon person your opponent was hiding? Now you can play the same Guess Who game with this... MORE
Sitcom-Inspired Board Games
Sitcom-Inspired Board Games
The Big Bang Theory Clue Puts a Pop Culture Twist on the Classic Game
The Big Bang Theory Clue board game will bring back nostalgic memories of playing the mystery game with your friends on rainy days. While the original game focuses on a murder in a mansion, with... MORE

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