The very popular Monopoly board game has received the steampunk treatment, and with a little use of electronic components, the board has become more “active.” The modification adds a community chest that simply holds the cards, a water tower that lights up when a player reaches the water company, a steampunk train that takes a round every time it reaches the railroads, street lights for the electric company and a ray gun for chance cards.
It would be fun to play the childhood game in its new Victorian flavor.
What's Driving This Trend
- Steampunk Gaming
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market board games that incorporate the steampunk aesthetic and interactive elements.
- Electronic Board Games
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create and sell board games that integrate electronic components for a more interactive and dynamic gameplay experience.
- Customized Gaming Experiences
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer personalized modifications and enhancements to popular board games, allowing players to create unique and themed gaming experiences.
Who This Affects Most
- Board Game Industry
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace the steampunk trend and develop board games that cater to the growing demand for unique and immersive gaming experiences.
- DIY Hobbyist Market
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide DIY kits and components for hobbyists and enthusiasts to create their own customized and interactive board game projects.
- Collectible Game Accessories
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce collectible steampunk-themed accessories for popular board games, appealing to collectors and enthusiasts.
