# Weapon-Wrought Games The Bullet Chess Set Features Pieces Made from .223 Caliber Shells By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullet-chess-set References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/etsy-s-steel-and-bullet-chess-set/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/) Although many people have different ideas of what fun is, I think that the bullet chess set turns an otherwise destructive creation into a playful one. Brought to you by OldeWorldCC, the bullet chess set boasts a [solid steel board](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollup-chess-board) that could survive a nuclear blast. But the true pièce de résistance (or pieces) happen to be the [chess pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chess-nyc) themselves. Made from .223 caliber bullet shell casings, they were manipulated to take on characteristics of each traditional piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Creations:** Using unconventional materials like bullet shell casings to create products with new functionalities and aesthetics. - **Playful Repurposing:** Transforming destructive objects into playful and engaging products, like the bullet chess set. - **Resilient Design:** Creating durable and robust products that can withstand extreme conditions, such as the solid steel board of the bullet chess set. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Exploring unique and unconventional materials to create visually appealing and conversation-starting pieces for homes. - **Gaming:** Incorporating innovative designs and materials into traditional games to enhance the gaming experience and attract new audiences. - **Military Surplus:** Finding ways to repurpose military equipment and materials into civilian products with a creative twist, like the bullet chess set. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brutalist Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mohmaya.md) - [Ceramic Chess Seating Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-chess.md) - [Artful Wearable Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ha-mat-set.md) - [Beautifully Artful Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-chess-set.md) - [Opulent Automotive Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-chess-set.md) - [Minimalist Monolithic Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-chess-set.md) - [Minimalist Artful Chessboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarek-elkassouf.md) - [Chocolate Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compartes-chocolate-chess.md) - [Electromagnetic Conduction Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masteek-lightup-chess-set.md)