# Textacular Board Games The 'Clue: Secrets and Spies' Game Incorporates Text Messaging By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-10-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clue-secrets-and-spies References: [springwise](http://springwise.com/entertainment/clue/) & [hasbro](http://www.hasbro.com/clue/#) Although virtual elements are often included in new games these days, it’s not often that you see an [old classic board game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-crawl) be modernized with virtual aspects. The 'Clue: Secrets and Spies' game offers a technological spin on the traditional version by having players use [text messaging in the game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedmoji). The text messages used while playing Clue: Secrets and Spies will still cost you, but apparently only six text messages are used during the course of the game. Find out more about the virtualized board game at [Hasbro.com](http://www.hasbro.com/clue/default.cfm?page=Products/Detail&product_id=24609). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Virtual Board Games:** Incorporating technology and virtual elements in classic board games opens new opportunities for game developers to reach a new demographic and modernize traditional games. - **Text-based Gaming:** Integrating text messaging or chat platforms in games offers a new form of immersion and interactive game mechanics. - **Hybrid Gaming:** The combination of traditional board game mechanics with virtual or digital elements provides a variety of possibilities in game design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Board Games:** As board games continue to gain popularity not only among old-time players but younger generations, game developers can expand their offerings and improve user experience through the incorporation of technology. - **Telecommunications:** The increase in text-based gaming offers opportunities for telecommunication companies to collaborate with game developers to provide better coverage and affordable bundles for players. - **Entertainment Industry:** The integration of technology in traditional forms of entertainment such as board games creates a fertile ground for innovation and cross-disciplinary collaboration within the entertainment industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multimedia Treasure Hunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madoks-interactive-treasure-hunt.md) - [Bookshelf Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookshelf-board-game.md) - [Interactive Entertainment Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-entertainment-board-games.md) - [Phone-Inspired Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-of-phones-1.md) - [Mysterious Cartoon Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clue-peanuts-edition.md) - [Digitized Board Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-game-consoles.md) - [Collectible Plush Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clue-squishmallows-edition.md) - [Gen Z-Focused Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrabble-together.md) - [Phygital Kids Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacto.md)