# Stackable Strategy Games The Chess for the Mass by Neora Zigler Allows for Modern Production By Meghan Young | Published 2012-10-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chess-for-the-mass References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1670991/a-stackable-chess-set-designed-for-21st-century-manufacturing) & [neorazigler](http://www.neorazigler.com/) Over time, chess sets may have been updated in terms of looks, but the Chess for the Mass has focused purely on practicality. In place of classic full-bodied pieces, this chess set boast hollowed ones that allow them to be conveniently stacked. Not only does this offer obvious functionality, it also allows for a contemporary means of production, namely [plastic injection molding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-game-collection). Conceived by Neora Zigler, a designer based in Israel, the Chess for the Mass took inspiration from other [stacking objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta-jenga). For instance, the knight was modeled after a plastic chair while the bishop reminded the designer of a disposable spoon. Focused on making pieces that, according to her, were "simple but not minimalist and not abstract," the Chess for the Mass are what ever chess lover needs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Stackable Chess Sets:** The trend of stackable chess sets offers convenience and practicality to players. - **Modern Production Techniques:** The trend of using plastic injection molding in chess set production allows for cost-effective and efficient manufacturing. - **Functional Design Inspiration:** The trend of drawing design inspiration from everyday objects creates chess sets that are both aesthetically appealing and inherently functional. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Board Game Industry:** The board game industry can explore the potential of stackable chess sets to enhance gameplay experiences and attract a broader audience. - **Plastic Manufacturing Industry:** The plastic manufacturing industry can leverage the trend of using plastic injection molding in chess set production to expand their customer base and increase profitability. - **Product Design Industry:** The product design industry can take inspiration from functional design elements found in the Chess for the Mass and apply them to the creation of other innovative and practical products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flat-Pack Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jigsaw-chess-set.md) - [Minimalist Monolithic Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-chess-set.md) - [Building Block Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-tower-chess-set.md) - [Incredibly Elegant Chess Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-chess-set.md) - [Ceramic Chess Seating Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-chess.md) - [Minimalist Artful Chessboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarek-elkassouf.md) - [Brutalist Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mohmaya.md) - [Inclusively Designed Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dot-chess.md) - [Compact Game Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roll-up-chess-and-checkers-set.md)