# Masked Vigilante Board Games Protect Gotham City with Keen Strategy in the Batman Chess Set By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-01-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-chess-set References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/800_Illuminated_Batman_Chess_Set--Gaming--Gear.html) & [noblecollection](http://www.noblecollection.com/index.cfm?fa=products.product&id=NN4209) It's your duty to protect Gotham City from utter chaos in the [Batman Chess Set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-chess-set), which places you front and center in the battle against [good and evil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection). The set is expertly crafted with details that are spot-on reinterpretations of the classic comic series from setting to characters. First off, the board itself is designed in the likeness of Gotham City with ornate buildings and bright spotlights to boot. The game pieces are fashioned after the series' favorite characters including Batman, Robin, the Joker and the Penguin; one side fights for justice, while the other is concerned with creating chaos. The beautiful set features [built-in lighting beneath the game board](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manya-cynus) that shines up through the glass tabletop to illuminate the players as well as highlight the striking features of the board itself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Superhero Board Games:** The rise of superhero-themed board games creates an opportunity for unique and engaging gameplay experiences. - **Detailed Board Game Design:** Board games with detailed, high-quality design elements are becoming increasingly popular amongst fans and collectors alike. - **Interactive Game Board Features:** Board games that incorporate interactive features like built-in lighting or sound effects offer an immersive gameplay experience for players. ### Where This Applies - **Board Game Industry:** The board game industry can capitalize on the trend of superhero-themed games by developing new and unique titles that appeal to a wide audience. - **Comic Book Industry:** The comic book industry can partner with board game developers to create crossover products that offer fans an entirely new way to engage with their favorite characters and stories. - **Collectibles Industry:** The collectibles industry can target board game enthusiasts by creating limited edition, high-quality sets that appeal to fans looking for unique and valuable items to add to their collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Puzzle Building Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkham-asylum-set.md) - [Superhero Home-Inspired Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batcave-set.md) - [Building Block Superhero Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batcave-shadowbox.md) - [Celestial Anti-Conflict Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/another-kingdom-light-stage-chess-set.md) - [Magical Robotic Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gochess-wizard.md) - [Electromagnetic Conduction Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masteek-lightup-chess-set.md) - [Architecturally Inspired Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baku-chess-set.md) - [Ceramic Chess Seating Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-chess.md) - [Chocolate Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compartes-chocolate-chess.md)