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Number-Based Board Games

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The 2048 Board Game Was Inspired by a Popular App

— November 30, 2016 — Life-Stages
Most people are familiar with the 2048 app, which features a highly addictive, albeit occasionally frustrating game – and the 2048 board game aims to offer a similar product but in tangible form.

Unlike the app version of the game, the real version involves multiple players rather than just one. It features 16 face-down tiles, and 10 tiles are distributed among the player. It is up to the players to find pairs between their own tiles and the tiles that are face down, with the difficulty being that the numbers on the tiles are usually invisible and it can be difficult to remember which is where. The end goal of the game is for players to pair up all of their 10 tiles first. The 2048 board game is inspired by the app in its appearance, name and use of numbers – but its fundamental concept is a little different.

This game is perfect for people looking for a playful, memory-boosting pastime.
Trend Themes
1. Number-based Board Games - The trend of turning digital games into physical board games offers nostalgic and interactive gaming experiences.
2. Multi-player Gaming - The rise of multi-player board games opens up opportunities for social interaction and friendly competition.
3. Memory-boosting Games - Games that challenge memory skills provide opportunities for cognitive enhancement and brain training.
Industry Implications
1. Game Manufacturing - The game manufacturing industry can explore the production of physical versions of popular digital games like 2048.
2. Board Game Publishing - Publishers specialized in board games can capitalize on the trend by developing and releasing number-based board games.
3. Cognitive Training - The cognitive training industry can incorporate memory-boosting games like the 2048 board game into their product offerings.
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