Akibabus introduced its revolutionary crafting game at the 2018 Toy Fair as an experience that combines storytelling and interactive activities for kids.
'Boxitale' is a series of craft-based adventure games that features a physical playset that works alongside an app to tell a compelling story. Throughout the tale, kids are compelled to solve challenges and take an active part in being the hero of their own story.
As a high-tech crafting game, Boxitale prioritizes both interactivity and personalization. This is exemplified by a feature that lets kids take a picture of their board design that will be embedded into the next scenes of the story. With these playable stories, kids can take on the role of everything from 'Knights of Nature' to 'Elite Explorers.'
Craft-Based Adventure Games
'Boxitale' is an App-Connected Crafting Game Driven by a Story
Trend Themes
1. Craft-based Adventure Games - The trend of craft-based adventure games merges physical playsets with interactive apps, allowing kids to engage in immersive storytelling experiences.
2. Interactive Learning Experiences - The trend of interactive learning experiences incorporates elements of play and problem-solving, fostering engagement and education for children.
3. Personalization in Gaming - The trend of personalization in gaming allows for customization and individuality, enabling players to integrate their own designs and choices into the interactive storyline.
Industry Implications
1. Toy and Game Industry - The toy and game industry has an opportunity for disruptive innovation by creating more craft-based adventure games to cater to the growing demand for immersive and interactive experiences.
2. Edtech Industry - The EdTech industry can explore disruptive innovation by developing interactive learning experiences that blend educational content with gameplay elements to create engaging and effective educational tools.
3. App Development Industry - The app development industry has the opportunity to disrupt the gaming market by creating platforms that facilitate personalization, allowing players to integrate their own designs and choices into the gameplay.