# Strategy Game Bottle Plugs The Chess Piece Wine Stopper Checks Open Bottles of Pinot By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chess-piece-wine-stopper References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/01/20/chess-piece-wine-stopper/) & [neatoshop](http://www.neatoshop.com/product/Chess-Piece-Wine-Stopper) The Chess Piece Wine Stopper lets you enjoy a [game of chess](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollup-chess-board) and a [glass of wine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-splitglass) at the same time without risking your sobriety. These clever wine caps are carved out of boxwood into the shape of a knight and queen. The Chess Piece Wine Stopper is great for folks who stink at chess but are good at drinking wine. With these boozy chess pieces, you're bound to become a [grandmaster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gochess-wizard) in no time -- or a drunk. It all depends on how well your game goes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dual-purpose Products:** Combining two unrelated functions in one product creates opportunities for disruptive innovation. - **Gamification:** Incorporating game elements into everyday activities can lead to engaging and innovative experiences. - **Unique Wine Accessories:** Creating distinctive and fun wine accessories offers potential for disruptive innovation in the wine industry. ### Where This Applies - **Product Design:** Exploring new ways to combine functionality and entertainment in product design can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities. - **Gaming Industry:** Integrating games into various aspects of life can unlock disruptive innovation opportunities within the gaming industry. - **Wine Industry:** Developing unique and playful wine accessories presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the wine industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wine Bottle Cork Trimmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qwikcork.md) - [Ceramic Chess Seating Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-chess.md) - [Compact Game Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roll-up-chess-and-checkers-set.md) - [Chocolate Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compartes-chocolate-chess.md) - [Chess-Themed Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkmate-collection.md) - [Nostalgic Game-Inspired Wine Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finca-de-la-rica.md) - [Gamified Wine Tasting Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/card-night-tasting-experience.md) - [Luxe Luggage Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-chess-attache.md) - [Flat-Pack Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jigsaw-chess-set.md)