CPU Wars is 'War' for Computer Geeks
Michael Hines — December 9, 2011 — Tech
References: kickstarter & laughingsquid
Computer nerds finally have a card game to call their own in the form of CPU Wars. CPU Wars is a computer processor-themed card game created by Harry Mylonadis. Mylonadis' card game consists of 30 cards, each featuring a picture of a processor and its specs.
The game is ideally played by two or three people, but can be played by up to six different players. The game is simple to play, with rules similar to War with processors being pitted head-to-head with the more powerful processor claiming the weaker one for its owner. The person with the most processors at the end of the game is the winner. Mylonadis took CPU Wars to Kickstarter where it was funded in less than five days. I wouldn't be surprised to see CPU Wars in computer stores sometime in the near future.
The game is ideally played by two or three people, but can be played by up to six different players. The game is simple to play, with rules similar to War with processors being pitted head-to-head with the more powerful processor claiming the weaker one for its owner. The person with the most processors at the end of the game is the winner. Mylonadis took CPU Wars to Kickstarter where it was funded in less than five days. I wouldn't be surprised to see CPU Wars in computer stores sometime in the near future.
Trend Themes
1. Computer Processor Card Games - An emerging trend in the gaming industry is the development of computer processor-themed card games, catering to computer geeks' interests.
2. Social Gaming - With the increasing popularity of multiplayer card games like CPU Wars, the social gaming industry has the potential for disruptive innovation opportunities.
3. Crowdfunding for Niche Games - The success of campaigns like CPU Wars on Kickstarter showcases the growing trend of crowdfunding as a viable option for funding and launching niche card games.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - The gaming industry could benefit from exploring the development of more specialized card games like CPU Wars.
2. Tech Accessories - The growing popularity of computer processor-themed card games creates an opportunity for tech accessory companies to design and produce related merchandise.
3. Retail - The potential future availability of CPU Wars in computer stores highlights the opportunity for retail businesses to capitalize on the demand for unique card games.
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