# Crowdfunded Amusement Consumers help realize board games that border on experimental. By [Rebecca Byers](https://www.trendhunter.com/becbyers), Insights Research at Trend Hunter | Published Jan 7, 2016 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/crowdfunded-amusement ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.1/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 21, 2015 to Jan 6, 2016 - Published: Jan 7, 2016 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/nostalgia) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Crowdfunded Amusement trend ### Crowdfunded Gaming Crowdfunding has proven to be a logical means of making new and diverse board game concepts a reality. ### Educational Fun Games Games that educate children in a fun way have become increasingly popular. ### Sneaker Culture Games Games revolving around sneaker culture has been a trend in recent years. ## What the Crowdfunded Amusement trend means for industry ### For 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 for Crowdfunded Amusement Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 63%, activity 52%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 63% - Activity: 52% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Crowdfunded Amusement trend 7 featured examples from Mar 21, 2015 to Jan 6, 2016. - [Creativity-Boosting Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/think-like-designers): This Educational Game Teaches Kids to Think Like Designers (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The education technology industry can capitalize on the demand for engaging and educational card games by developing new digital platforms and tools. - [Educational Gang Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sky-is-the-limit): 'The Sky is the Limit' is a Board Game That Explores the Dangers of Gangs (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Education industry can leverage innovative board games to teach students about various complex topics. - [Urban Planning Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citiesup): CitiesUP Allows Participants to Buy and Build Neighborhoods (Category: Art & Design) Implication: CitiesUP and similar board games offer the board game industry a chance to capitalize on the growing interest in urban planning and real estate. - [Sneaker-Inspired Trivia Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sneaker-game): 'The Sneaker Game' is a Fun Activity for Footwear Fanatics (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Introduce unique gaming experiences that cater to specific interests, such as sneaker trivia games. - [Stackable Feline Boardgames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-jenga): Cat Jenga is the Perfect Pastime for Those Who Simply Adore Cats (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: 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. - [Crowdfunded Engineering Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-vs-edison): The Tesla vs Edison Game Completed a Successful Kickstarter Campaign (Category: Tech) Implication: This successful kickstarter campaign demonstrates the potential for growth and profitability in the board game industry, especially for creative and educational games. - [Conversational Mortality Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-gift-of-grace): My Gift of Grace Lets Players Discuss Life and Death Openly (Category: Unique) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity for the gaming industry to create more innovative and thought-provoking games that tackle deep and meaningful subjects. ## Recent trend clusters - [Constructible Franchises](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/constructible-franchises) (Life-Stages) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Life-Stages - [Retro Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-graphic-tees) - [Screen-Free Kids Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-free-kids-phones) - [Edible Oil-Based Lubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-lube) - [Women's Health-Focused Probiotic Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-health-probiotic-capsules) All articles: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages)