Connect Four is a classic two-player connection game that's been reimagined by Cristiano Maci as 'Four in a Row' on 3D printing platform MyMiniFactory.
The free downloadable 3D printing template includes a number of square chips that can be dropped into the standing unit in order to carry out gameplay that challenges players to be the first to arrange four tokens in a row. As a 3D-printed object, this one's complexity is identified as "very easy" and takes only about four hours to print.
While leading board game producers are breathing new life into old games with technology, many consumers are turning to the familiarity of charming retro designs for creating their own low-tech board games from scratch.
Retro 3D-Printed Games
'Four in a Row' Reinterprets a Classic Game with Additive Manufacturing
Trend Themes
1. Retro 3D Printing - Using 3D printing to create new versions of classic items.
2. DIY Board Games - Consumers are creating their own unique games with a nostalgic, low-tech feel.
3. Tech-enhanced Board Games - Board game producers are utilizing technology to add new features and functions to classic games.
Industry Implications
1. 3D Printing - Opportunity for 3D printing companies to offer retro game designs for consumers to print at home.
2. Board Game Manufacturing - Incorporate new technologies to add unique features to classic games.
3. DIY Crafting - Crafting and hobby stores could offer materials and tutorials for consumers to create their own retro-inspired board games.