I used to love playing the game 'Guess Who?' when I was younger, so seeing this street art by Surplus Bargains made my evening. Wooster Collective says these pieces were spotted in Wellington, New Zealand. They depict three of the game's most recognizable characters, Maria, Eric and Claire.
Earlier this year, we brought you snaps of street art inspired by Monopoly, another iconic board game. I can't help but wonder if these graffitied board games are meant to encourage us to spend some free quality time with our families and friends indoors...
What's Driving This Trend
- Graffiti-inspired Board Games
- Opportunity to create limited edition, collectible board games with street art designs and packaging.
- Indoor Entertainment
- Growing market for entertaining and engaging indoor activities that can bring people together.
- Nostalgic Gaming
- Bringing new life to classic board games through unique collaborations and updates.
Who This Affects Most
- Board Game Industry
- Opportunity to collaborate with artists for limited edition versions of classic games to enhance their desirability and attractiveness.
- Entertainment Industry
- Exploring potential partnerships with board game companies to create TV or online shows, featuring new versions of classic board games with street art design.
- Art Industry
- Commissioned for street art installations on public spaces such as parks, pedestrian ways, and urban gardens with designs that embody classic games and traditional characters.
