Top 55 Game Ideas in March

From Barbecue Board Games to Intense Arcade Simulators

— March 25, 2016 — Tech
As many of the top March 2016 game ideas reflect, what was once old is new again. While arcade games have the ability to onset nostalgia, a new wave of these gaming machines are being created to entertain the next generation of gamers. Some of the most interesting arcade games take inspiration from apps, Olympic games and even horror movies. In this same theme, board games are also being revamped with creative new twists. For instance, rather than trying to win at Monopoly by buying up properties, the latest Monopoly Ultimate Banking edition challenges players to bankrupt one another.

While mobile and virtual gaming are on the rise, consumers are seeking tangible ways to play and capture their favorite gaming moments. As a result, developers are introducing an impressive range of in-game services. Firewatch Photos allows gamers to take screenshots while playing and receive them as prints in the mail. Similarly, G2A 3D+ is a service that allows gamers to use a freeze-frame to select items for 3D printing.
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Child Hearing Check Apps
Child Hearing Check Apps
The Sound Scouts App Helps Identify and Minimize Hearing Loss In Kids
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Gamer Group Platforms
Gamer Group Platforms
This LFG Tool Helps Gamers Find Other Gamers of Any Game on Any System
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Gaming Rewards Programs
Gaming Rewards Programs
The 'My Nintendo' Service Lets You Earn Points For Gaming
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Ninja Turtle Games
Ninja Turtle Games
The Mutants in Manhattan Game Features the Return Of the Crimefighting Turtles
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Iconic Combat Games
Iconic Combat Games
The Street Fighter V Game Offers Spectacular Gameplay For Modern Gamers
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Gaming Photo-Print Services
Gaming Photo-Print Services
'Firewatch Photos' Lets You Have Gorgeous In-Game Photos Mailed To You
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In-Game 3D Printing
In-Game 3D Printing
3D Printing and Gaming Come Together in G2A's 3D+ Service
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Childhood Adventure Games
Childhood Adventure Games
The Knights and Bikes Game is Set In the Late 1980s
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Musical Gaming Shows
Musical Gaming Shows
The 'Journey Live' Interactive Performance Fuses Live Music and Gaming
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Swashbuckling Golf Games
Swashbuckling Golf Games
The 'Dangerous Golf' Game Doesn't Involve Pristine Golf Courses
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Complimentary Game Campaigns
Complimentary Game Campaigns
Xbox Live Games with Gold Offers Users Four Free Games to Download
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Vertical Scroller Games
Vertical Scroller Games
The Downwell Mobile Game Requires You to Battle Enemies Inside a Well
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Ear Medication-Delivery Devices
Ear Medication-Delivery Devices
This Drug Delivery Device Will Deliver Drugs Into the Inner Ear
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3D Game Creator Apps
3D Game Creator Apps
The Amazon Lumberyard Games Engine Enables the Creation of Vivid Games
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Trippy Romantic Games
Trippy Romantic Games
'Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime' is a Romantic Game With a Trippy Twist
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Drone Racing Contests
Drone Racing Contests
The Drone Racing League is Inspired By Formula One
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Correlation-Choosing Games
Correlation-Choosing Games
The 'Guess the Correlation' Game is Designed For Math Geeks
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Video Game-Recording Gadgets
Video Game-Recording Gadgets
The Elgato HD60 Game Capture Device Makes Sharing Gameplay Simple
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Gaming Soundtrack Vinyl Records
Gaming Soundtrack Vinyl Records
The Monument Valley Game Soundtrack Can Be Yours On Vinyl
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Interactive Tablet Robots
Interactive Tablet Robots
'TABO' is a Small Bot That Touch Points on an iPad for Gaming
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Six-Player Arcade Games
Six-Player Arcade Games
The CAPCOM Mario Party Game Brings a Nintendo Favorite to the Arcade
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Enhanced Console Bundles
Enhanced Console Bundles
The Xbox One Special Edition Quantum Break Bundle Packs Great Value
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Virtual Gesture-Control Games
Virtual Gesture-Control Games
This VR Shooter Lets You Use Real Physical Gestures
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Deceptive Interactive Games
Deceptive Interactive Games
The 'Hidden Folks' Game Requires You To Unearth Hidden People
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Gamer-Designed Keyboards
Gamer-Designed Keyboards
The Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum Game Keyboard is a Powerful Peripheral
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Obesity-Preventing Game Platforms
Obesity-Preventing Game Platforms
FITSKO Uses Playful Mobile Games to Encourage Fitness For Kids
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Interactive Occupational Simulations
Interactive Occupational Simulations
'Job Simulator' Enables Users to Work in Virtual Reality
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Creature-Capturing Games
Creature-Capturing Games
The Pokémon Adventure Interactive Game Has Players Throwing Pokéballs
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Prison-Constructing Games
Prison-Constructing Games
The Prison Architect Console Game Requires You to Construct a Prison
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Virtual Immersive Experiences
Virtual Immersive Experiences
The Virtually Dead Attraction Blends Theater and Virtual Reality
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Gamer Subscription Boxes
Gamer Subscription Boxes
The Mine Chest Monthly Delivery Service is for Minecraft Users
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Fully Customizable Keyboards
Fully Customizable Keyboards
The Roccat Ryos MK FX Mechanical Keyboard is Gaming-Oriented
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Eye-Tracking Gaming Laptops
Eye-Tracking Gaming Laptops
The MSI GT72S G Tobii Translates Eye Movements Into Gaming Commands
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Bundled VR Computers
Bundled VR Computers
The Oculus Ready PCs Offer Rapid Processing For Virtual Reality Tasks
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Olympics-Inspired Arcade Games
Olympics-Inspired Arcade Games
This Games Allows Players to Compete in Nine Olympic Events
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Familial Gaming Packages
Familial Gaming Packages
The Hasbro Family Fun Pack Includes Classic Board Games
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Scary Psychedelic Video Games
Scary Psychedelic Video Games
The 'Layers of Fear' Horror Game Takes Players on a Creepy Journey
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Silkscreened Gaming Consoles
Silkscreened Gaming Consoles
This Limited-Edition PS4 Celebrates the Release of Uncharted 4
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Supernatural Teenage Games
Supernatural Teenage Games
The Oxenfree Game is a Unique Coming-Of-Age Adventure
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Competitively Oversized Arcade Games
Competitively Oversized Arcade Games
The 'Power Drop X-Treme' Ball Drop Game is Over 13 Feet Tall
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Extreme Gamer Smartphones
Extreme Gamer Smartphones
The ASUS 'Z2 POSEIDON' is a Powerful Smartphone Concept for Gamers
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App-Inspired Arcade Games
App-Inspired Arcade Games
The Angry Birds Arcade Skill Game Brings the Classic App to Life
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Smartwatch Arcade Games
Smartwatch Arcade Games
The 'A Tiny Game of Pong' Gives a Arcade Classic Game a Modern Upgrade
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Japanese-Style Arcade Games
Japanese-Style Arcade Games
This Fighting Game Takes Players Through a Series of Intense Battles
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Bankruptcy Board Games
Bankruptcy Board Games
Monopoly Ultimate Banking Challenges Players to Make Others Go Broke
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Augmented Reality Rock Climbs
Augmented Reality Rock Climbs
The Time Trial Experience Offers a Gamified Projection of the Sport
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Intense Arcade Simulators
Intense Arcade Simulators
The New Eleetus Motion Simulator Game Would Enhance Arcade Capabilities
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Handheld Video Game Consoles
Handheld Video Game Consoles
The Sinclair ZX Spectrum Vega+ Handheld Video Game is Immersive
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Intergalactic Multiplayer Games
Intergalactic Multiplayer Games
This Star Wars Arcade Game Features a Fully-Immersive Cockpit
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DIY Gamer Armbands
DIY Gamer Armbands
This DIY Pipboy 3000 is Created Using a Raspberry Pi Mini PC
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Child-Safe Chainsaw Toys
Child-Safe Chainsaw Toys
The Zombie Strike Brainsaw Blaster Lets You Destroy Imaginary Zombies
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Barbecue Board Games
Barbecue Board Games
This BBQ Game Challenges Kids to Expertly Handle Simulated Sizzling Food
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Combat-Free Strategy Games
Combat-Free Strategy Games
This Game Allows Players to Build a Corporate Colony on Mars
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Horror-Themed Arcade Games
Horror-Themed Arcade Games
This 3D Arcade Game Immerses Players in a Creepy Fantasy Game
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Folding Virtual Reality Glasses
Folding Virtual Reality Glasses
The Homido Mini Glasses Make Smart Eyewear Compact
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