'The Last of Us: Escape the Dark' Follows a Dark Storyline
Michael Hemsworth — November 22, 2022 — Life-Stages
References: kickstarter & geeky-gadgets
'The Last of Us: Escape the Dark' board game is a new take on the namesake video game for tabletop pastime enthusiasts to try out on their next games night. The board game offers a new kind of experience for participants that works by having them play as a character who needs to reach a safe zone. The players will experience a range of challenges on their journey as they explore the environment, while various item cards will provide supplies or even help the player to create their own gear.
'The Last of Us: Escape the Dark' board game is being launched as part of a Kickstarter campaign, and is being offered in the Standard Edition and the Collector's Edition.
'The Last of Us: Escape the Dark' board game is being launched as part of a Kickstarter campaign, and is being offered in the Standard Edition and the Collector's Edition.
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
1. Video Game Industry - Adapting popular video games to board games provides a new revenue stream, while offering an opportunity to expand the fanbase and reach new markets.
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3. Crowdfunding Industry - The rise of crowdfunding as a means of funding and launching board games is revolutionizing the game industry, providing both established and emerging developers with more opportunities to create and market unique games.
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