Virtual reality and gaming go hand-in-hand, but Mask of Anubis is a board game that enhances ordinary gameplay with cutting-edge technology.
The game challenges players to venture into a pyramid in order to retrieve a lost treasure. While this storyline could play out using only a board game format, Mask of Anubis enhances the game's story with immersive virtual reality content. It can be incredibly costly for consumers to acquire virtual reality headsets, but this board game includes a shapely paper headpiece (inspired by the Egyptian god Anubis) that's used in conjunction with a smartphone.
Through the lens of the VR headpiece, users are able to get a glimpse of the maze inside the pyramid. With enough exploring, they'll be able to piece together the location of the treasure and win the game.
VR Board Games
'Mask of Anubis' Combines Virtual Reality and Gaming
Trend Themes
1. Immersive Board Games - Combining traditional board games with cutting-edge technology like virtual reality creates immersive gameplay experiences.
2. Affordable Virtual Reality - Incorporating virtual reality in board games through low-cost accessories allows broader access to immersive gaming experiences.
3. Enhanced Storytelling - Using virtual reality technology in board games enhances the narrative and brings the game to life.
Industry Implications
1. Board Game Industry - Integrating virtual reality elements into board games opens up new possibilities for innovation and growth within the board game industry.
2. Virtual Reality Industry - The use of virtual reality in board games presents opportunities for the virtual reality industry to expand its market and reach a wider audience.
3. Mobile Gaming Industry - Developing virtual reality board games that utilize smartphones as the primary interface taps into the growing market of mobile gamers and virtual reality enthusiasts.