As the torrential downpour ensued, slapping against the windows as the sun stayed hidden behind black clouds, I sat in silence planning my next move.
When times got tough, or just really boring, nothing could cure the stir-crazy illness like a classic boardgame.
Checkers, Monopoly, Chess, and Scrabble are just a few of the childhood treasures we all had the chance to enjoy.
The above classic boardgames are being revived with a touch of luxury. The 6061 U.S. Aircraft-grade aluminum chess set by Grahame Fowler is my personal favourite among other ebony crafted sets.
Including backgammon, poker, dominoes, chess and a traveling card set, these beautiful arrangements (upwards of $1000 USD) offer a wonderful past pastime.
What's Driving This Trend
- Luxury-revived Board Games
- Opportunity to innovate and create high-end versions of classic board games.
- Premium Materials for Board Games
- Opportunity to explore using high-quality materials, such as 6061 U.S. Aircraft-grade aluminum, in board game design.
- Expanding Game Variety
- Opportunity to create and market new luxury board games beyond the traditional classics.
Who This Affects Most
- Luxury Goods
- Disruptive innovation opportunity to cater to the high-end market with luxurious board game sets.
- Artisan Craftsmanship
- Opportunity to showcase fine craftsmanship by creating premium board game sets using materials like ebony and aluminum.
- Game Design
- Opportunity for game designers to develop new luxury board games that combine elegance and entertainment.
