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Tubular Metallic Chess Sets

The 'Neo' Aluminum Chessboard by Andrea Tortone is Ultra-Minimalist

— February 17, 2021 — Life-Stages
The 'Neo' aluminum chessboard has been designed by Andrea Tortone as a modern, minimalist take on the timeless board game set to provide avid or amateur players alike with a way to partake in a round from anywhere. The set features a series of tubular game pieces in silver and black finish options to differentiate the two, and are each held in the board base when not in play. Each one has been etched with characteristics that subtly convey the piece's role in the game, while still maintaining the overall minimalist aesthetic thanks to their tubular shape.

The 'Neo' aluminum chessboard modernizes the timeless pastime and makes it relevant for discerning players whose interest has been piqued either due to digital gaming fatigue or a recent viewing of the Queen's Gambit on Netflix.
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Board Games - The trend of minimalist board game designs offers opportunities for designers to create new game sets with sleek and modern aesthetics.
2. Metallic Game Pieces - The trend of metallic game pieces creates opportunities for manufacturers to produce board game sets with a premium look and feel.
3. Revival of Traditional Games - The trend of reviving traditional games provides opportunities not only for game designers and manufacturers, but also for retailers and marketers to tap into a growing demand for nostalgic and classic gaming experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Toy and Game Manufacturing - Toy and game manufacturers are positioned to capitalize on the trend of minimalist board game designs and metallic game pieces by producing innovative sets that are visually appealing and unique.
2. E-commerce Retail - E-commerce retailers can tap into the trend of revival of traditional games by offering a wide selection of classic board game sets that cater to a growing market of nostalgia-seeking customers.
3. Home Decor - The trend of minimalist board game designs and metallic game pieces offer opportunities for home decor companies to offer stylish and unique game sets that can seamlessly incorporate into customers' home decor.
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