Crude Play

Face-to-face games take on crude themes to grab attention and entertain

Implications - Despite their wholesome, family-oriented history, face-to-face games are taking on more daring, crude themes. Occurring in toys for intended for both adults and children, the popularity of this approach sheds light on consumers of all ages being open to barrier-crossing, unique products.
Workshop Question - What is one "crude" element that you think your brand could incorporate into a marketing tactic to generate more attention or awareness?

Trend Themes

  1. Crude Themes in Face-to-face Games — Consumers are open to barrier-crossing and unique products that shed light on non-traditional game themes.
  2. Growing Demand for Adult and Party Games — Older generations are seeking newer and more diverse ways to socialize at parties and get-togethers.
  3. Interactive, Controversial Card Games — New twists on classic party games are providing an interactive card game experience for players of all ages.

Industry Implications

  1. Game and Entertainment — Companies that develop a range of face-to-face games for consumers of all ages.
  2. Adult Party Products — Companies that develop provocative and boisterous items for parties and gatherings.
  3. Family Gaming Merchandise — Businesses that create games and merchandise that promote family togetherness and exciting play.
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Megatrends
6 Featured, 48 Examples:
123,411 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Feb 15 — Dec 16
Trending:
Mild

Featured Examples

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'Never Have I Ever' Urges Players to Reveal Their Most Embarrassing Stories
‘Never Have I Ever’ is favorite drinking game that encourages the revealing of awkward moments, embarrassing stories and questionable decisions. Also known as ‘10 Fingers,’... MORE
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'Spank the Yeti' Shows How Well Players Know Each Other
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‘Joking Hazard’ is a fun, interactive way for adults to make comics using a series of panels to create storylines that are funny, crude or just downright profane. The ‘Joking Hazard&... MORE
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'Odious Lists' is an Outrageous Spin on a Classic Party Game
Anyone who has played the classic party game Scattergories will find ‘Odious Lists’ to be a perfect balance of it and Cards Against Humanity in one compact design. Working like... MORE
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YouTubers 'Team Edge' Played the 'Gassy Gus Challenge'
The YouTubers from ‘Team Edge’ recently competed against one another in the ‘Gassy Gus Challenge,’ a game in which a big meal ends up costing the competitors. The game... MORE
play_circle_filledDefecating Bird Games
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Players of 'Seagull Splat' Have to Avoid Flying Excrement
‘Seagull Splat’ is a family board game about a common beach-goer fear: getting in the way of a bird’s bodily functions. To demonstrate how it works, the team at ‘... MORE

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