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Low-Tech Gaming

Classic video games get an offline do-over in the form of board games

Implications - Capitalizing on the popularity of classic video games in a fresh way, low-tech board games based on digital franchises are beginning to emerge. Both novel and nostalgic, this approach to fandom appeals to consumers who want to engage with much-loved characters and narratives in a way that they haven't had a chance to before: offline.

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4 Examples, 13 Related: 5,696 Total Clicks

Date Range: Jul 16 - Jul 16

Trending: This Year and Average

Consumer Insight Topics: Pop Culture Tech Games Lifestyle Toys Life-Stages

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Combat-Themed Board Games - 'Dark Souls: the Board Game' Brings a Popular Video Game to Life

SCORE 6.1

This Year and Warm 771 Clicks Pub: Jul 20, 16

Combat-Themed Board Games

'Dark Souls: the Board Game' Brings a Popular Video Game to Life

Steamforged Games Ltd. recently wrapped up a highly successful Kickstarter campaign to bring ‘Dark Souls: The Board Game’ to life. Designed to deliver the same immersive experience as... [More]

Laboratory-Themed Board Games - This Humorous Board Game is Based on the Popular Portal Video Games

SCORE 5.3

This Year and Warm 558 Clicks Pub: Jul 20, 16

Laboratory-Themed Board Games

This Humorous Board Game is Based on the Popular Portal Video Games

The makers of the highly successful ‘Portal’ video games recently created a humorous board game that uses the same absurd story line to take players on an unforgettable adventure. With... [More]

Arcade-Themed Card Games - The Street Fighter Deck Building Game is Inspired by a Digital Classic

SCORE 3.7

This Year and Mild 190 Clicks Pub: Jul 20, 16

Arcade-Themed Card Games

The Street Fighter Deck Building Game is Inspired by a Digital Classic

The Street Fighter Deck Building set is inspired by the nostalgic arcade game and lets players take on the persona of iconic characters like Ryu, Chun-Li or Ken among others. While each player... [More]

Alien Invasion Board Games - 'XCOM: The Board Game' Plays on the Theme of an Alien Invasion

SCORE 2.7

This Year and Mild 79 Clicks Pub: Jul 20, 16

Alien Invasion Board Games

'XCOM: The Board Game' Plays on the Theme of an Alien Invasion

‘XCOM: The Board Game’ is a tabletop game that puts players in charge of an elite military organization tasked with thwarting an impending alien invasion. Based on the popular video game &... [More]