# AR-Enabled Dinosaur Board Games The Dino Mundi Triceratops Adventure Board Game is Interactive By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-04-05 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventure-board-game References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2016/04/05/triceratops-adventure-game/123612) & [amzn](http://amzn.com/B00V101516) Being that children these days are more inclined to use digital technology over [analog toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holobrite-pixie-lantern), the Dino Mundi Triceratops Adventure Board Game is designed to blur the lines between the two. Played with an iOS or Android device in tow, the game features [augmented reality cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sportrack) that allow players to interact more deeply with the board game. The game works by incorporating the accompanying app to enhance the experience to be both analog and digital in nature. Many parents are concerned about the large amounts of time that children are spending on [digital devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spin-play) these days. As such, the Dino Mundi Triceratops Adventure Board Game looks to help merge online and offline activities to create a more holistic balance that encourages continued development. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ar-enabled Board Games:** Board games that incorporate augmented reality offer a unique hybrid of traditional and digital game play opportunities. - **Hybrid Game Play:** Products that merge both physical and digital game play experiences bridge the gap between online and offline activities to create a more balanced approach to playtime. - **Offline-to-online Integration:** By increasing interactivity with a smartphone or tablet for children's games, there are opportunities to enhance the offline experience and increase engagement in the digital space. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Introducing augmented reality technology to board games can spark innovation and create new product offerings for toy companies seeking to attract digitally-savvy customers. - **App and Software Development:** Developing accompanying apps for physical products, such as board games, can create opportunities for software companies to expand their offerings and grow their user base. - **Edtech:** Blending online and offline activities in children's games has educational benefits, leading to innovative advancements in the EdTech industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee-jurassic-world.md) - [Interactive Hatching Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-toys.md) - [Digital Board Game Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arena.md) - [Digital Board Game Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-game-board.md) - [Digitized Board Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-game-consoles.md) - [Dinosaur Tile STEAM Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-adventure-pack.md) - [App-Enabled Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twister-air.md) - [Interactive Entertainment Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-entertainment-board-games.md) - [Face-to-Face Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board.md)