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NYC-Customized Board Games

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The NYC Customized Monopoly is Completely Redesigned

— September 30, 2013 — Life-Stages
New York native and American pop artists Charles Fazzino has released a set of customized Monopoly board games inspired by New York City. This board game set features references to NYC and is recreated for a three-dimensional layout.

Most of the actual locations have been changed in accordance to NYC locations (i.e. Madison Avenue, Uptown, East Side), and are presented alongside illustrations of these locations, too. All of the game pieces have been changed (taxi cabs, firefighter helmets), in accordance to NYC icons.

The recreated game is made in a hardwood case with tempered glass tops and over 170 inlaid crystals and foiled elements to add extra glint and flair to the original design. There are 2,000 copies available priced at $500 each of the NYC customized Monopoly board games by Charles Fazzino.
Trend Themes
1. Customized Board Games - As consumers seek unique and personalized experiences, there is an opportunity for businesses to offer customized board games to meet this demand.
2. Three-dimensional Board Games - Three-dimensional board games not only offer a new visual experience for consumers, but also present opportunities for game mechanics innovation and patenting.
3. Luxury Board Games - As luxury experiences continue to gain popularity in various industries, businesses can capitalize on the trend by offering specially crafted high-end board games targeting affluent groups.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment Industry - The entertainment industry can benefit significantly from the customization trend by offering customized board games based on their TV shows, movies, or characters.
2. Gaming Industry - Three-dimensional board game technology can be applied to traditional board games, as well as video games to offer an immersive and realistic experience that appeals to a larger consumer base.
3. Luxury Retail Industry - High-end retailers have the opportunity to offer luxury board games as part of their unique in-store experiences to attract affluent consumers and differentiate themselves from competitors.
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