Category
Life-Stages
Constructible Franchises
Trend cluster
Category
Crowdfunded
Amusement
Consumers help realize board games that border on experimental.
4.1
Trend score
Trend
What is the Crowdfunded Amusement trend?
Crowdfunded Amusement: Crowdfunding has proven to be a logical means of making new and diverse board game concepts a reality. Such projects offer the game designer more freedom, given the lack of brand involvement and the lower level of risk associated with the venture. This progression represents the power of crowdfunding in helping to realize consumer-driven products and services.
Trend themes
Themes within the Crowdfunded Amusement trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Crowdfunded Gaming
Crowdfunding has proven to be a logical means of making new and diverse board game concepts a reality.
02
Educational Fun Games
Games that educate children in a fun way have become increasingly popular.
03
Sneaker Culture Games
Games revolving around sneaker culture has been a trend in recent years.
Industry implications
What the Crowdfunded Amusement trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Toy and Game Manufacturing
Companies in this industry can benefit from exploring the use of crowdfunding to test out new ideas and get consumer feedback.
For
Education & Training
Institutions within this industry can develop games that help students learn while having fun.
For
Fashion
Companies in this industry can incorporate sneaker-based trivia games as part of their marketing campaigns and to engage with customers.
Workshop question
How can you leverage crowd-sourcing to tap into consumer desires more accurately?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Crowdfunded Amusement
Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 63%, activity 52%, freshness 8%.
Popularity63%
Activity52%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Evidence
Examples of the Crowdfunded Amusement trend
7 featured examples from Mar 21, 2015 to Jan 6, 2016CategoryLife-Stages
Creativity-Boosting Card Games
This Educational Game Teaches Kids to Think Like Designers
The education technology industry can capitalize on the demand for engaging and educational card games by developing new digital platforms and tools.
CategoryLife-Stages
Educational Gang Games
'The Sky is the Limit' is a Board Game That Explores the Dangers of Gangs
Education industry can leverage innovative board games to teach students about various complex topics.
CategoryArt & Design
Urban Planning Board Games
CitiesUP Allows Participants to Buy and Build Neighborhoods
CitiesUP and similar board games offer the board game industry a chance to capitalize on the growing interest in urban planning and real estate.
CategoryLife-Stages
Sneaker-Inspired Trivia Games
'The Sneaker Game' is a Fun Activity for Footwear Fanatics
Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Introduce unique gaming experiences that cater to specific interests, such as sneaker trivia games.
CategoryLifestyle
Stackable Feline Boardgames
Cat Jenga is the Perfect Pastime for Those Who Simply Adore Cats
The gaming industry can leverage the trend of stackable boardgames by developing new versions of popular games with innovative themes, like animal-themed Jenga sets.
CategoryTech
Crowdfunded Engineering Games
The Tesla vs Edison Game Completed a Successful Kickstarter Campaign
This successful kickstarter campaign demonstrates the potential for growth and profitability in the board game industry, especially for creative and educational games.
CategoryUnique
Conversational Mortality Games
My Gift of Grace Lets Players Discuss Life and Death Openly
Disruptive innovation opportunity for the gaming industry to create more innovative and thought-provoking games that tackle deep and meaningful subjects.
