# Digitized Board Game Consoles This Smartphone-Controlled System Displays Board Games On Your TV By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2023-09-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-game-consoles References: [the-gamenite.kckb.st](https://the-gamenite.kckb.st/0974455a) & [playgamenite.io](https://playgamenite.io/)  The 'GameNite' is a wonderfully innovative board game console that is designed to make it easier than ever to combine the timeless and unbeatable enjoyment of tactile board games with the ease and convenience of smartphone technology and the marvellous display experience of modern television screens. This board game console is capable of containing a large number of digitized versions of board games and is delightfully easy to hook up to your TV via HDMI. At this point, the TV displays a digital console that showcases the game state, while each player's smartphone can be set up to show their personal control interface, with phones connected to the gaming console via the residence's WiFi. Currently the subject of a crowdfunding campaign on [Indiegogo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onexsugar-sugar-1), the 'GameNite' board game console can be procured for a pledge of $150, with this intelligently designed system the latest example of the utility of combining the best features of traditional and modern cues in the gaming sector. Image Credit: RecBox ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Digitized Board Games:** The GameNite board game console showcases the game state on the TV screen and provides smartphone control interfaces. - **Smartphone-controlled Gaming:** The GameNite console connects smartphones to the gaming console via WiFi, offering personal control interfaces. - **Combining Traditional and Modern Gaming:** The GameNite console exemplifies the utility of merging traditional and modern cues in the gaming sector. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Technology:** The GameNite console revolutionizes the board game experience by digitizing games and integrating smartphone control interfaces. - **Home Entertainment:** The GameNite console enhances the TV viewing experience by displaying digitally rendered board games on the big screen. - **Crowdfunding:** The GameNite console utilizes crowdfunding platforms like Indiegogo to raise funds for its innovative board game console. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Face-to-Face Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board.md) - [Connected Digital Game Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-gameboard.md) - [Digital Board Game Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-game-board.md) - [Robot-Powered Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-game-robot.md) - [Dice-Shaped Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unidice.md) - [Sport Board Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boardrop.md) - [Smartphone-Controlled Racing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modiplay-racing-game.md) - [Shapeshifting Gamer Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-game-boy-famicon.md) - [Interactive Entertainment Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-entertainment-board-games.md)