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Contemporary Gaming

Classic game boards are given design-focused makeovers

Implications - Designers appeal to the fashion-forward consumer with artistic takes on classic board game concepts. Reimagined as streamlined versions with an emphasis on abstraction and aesthetic design, such takes on game concepts provide an alternative for those aiming to maintain a sophisticated theme in all aspect of their decor.

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6 Featured, 45 Examples: 178,720 Total Clicks

Date Range: Apr 14 - May 16

Trending: Warm

Consumer Insight Topics: Art & Design Design Toys Life-Stages

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Industrial Chess Sets - This Portable Chess Set Makes It Easy to Set Up a Game Anywhere

SCORE 7.2

Warm 18,006 Clicks Pub: Dec 1, 15

Industrial Chess Sets

This Portable Chess Set Makes It Easy to Set Up a Game Anywhere

London-based designer Nick Rawcliffe created a portable chess set that allows consumers to play the classic board game anywhere. Although chess is an extremely popular game, the pieces required to... [More]

Sophisticated Kids Toys - The Wood and Aluminum Connect Four Game is a Work of Art

SCORE 5.9

Warm 15,312 Clicks Pub: Nov 10, 14

Sophisticated Kids Toys

The Wood and Aluminum Connect Four Game is a Work of Art

When you think of kids toys, images of bright colors and hard plastic likely come to mind, but that’s anything but the case with the Wood and Aluminum Connect Four Game, which is as chic as it... [More]

Organized Magnetic Chess Sets - The 'Preset Chess' Travel Chess Set Keeps Pieces Ready to Play

SCORE 3.9

Mild 1,579 Clicks Pub: May 20, 16

Organized Magnetic Chess Sets

The 'Preset Chess' Travel Chess Set Keeps Pieces Ready to Play

Traditional travel chess sets require players to setup the pieces every time they want to play, so the ‘Preset Chess’ looks to help eliminate this occurrence. Instead of simply putting... [More]

Sci-Fi Battle Board Games - This Star Wars: The Force Awakens Chess Set is Beautifully Crafted

SCORE 4.1

Average 1,412 Clicks Pub: Oct 9, 15

Sci-Fi Battle Board Games

This Star Wars: The Force Awakens Chess Set is Beautifully Crafted

The traditional chess set has an age-old design that has indeed stood the test of time, but for those that want an update on the design are sure to love the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Chess Set,... [More]

Flattened Chess Sets - The Got Chess? Set is Inspired by a Stylish Leather Notebook

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Untested 3,181 Clicks Pub: Apr 29, 14

Flattened Chess Sets

The Got Chess? Set is Inspired by a Stylish Leather Notebook

If you like to play chess, the Got Chess? set by quirky designer Peter Baeten is stylish and portable version of the traditional game. Baeten says he developed Got Chess? after being inspired by... [More]

Colorful Chess Sets - XYZ Integrated Architecture Designs an Abstract Version of the Strategy Game

SCORE 3.5

Mild 3,441 Clicks Pub: Sep 27, 14

Colorful Chess Sets

XYZ Integrated Architecture Designs an Abstract Version of the Strategy Game

As far as colorful chess sets, the one designed by XYZ Integrated Architecture is incredibly avant-garde. Taking on abstract cone shapes that range in size and color to determine what role it plays... [More]