# Fantastical Lore Tabletop Games Divinity Original Sin: The Board Game is Narrative-Driven By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-11-22 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/divinity-original-sin-the-board-game References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/divinity-original-sin-board-game-21-11-2019/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/larianstudios/divinity-original-sin-the-board-game) The popularity of [tabletop games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sims-board-game) has surged in recent years as consumers of all ages get more involved in the pastimes, which is seeing new creations like the Divinity Original Sin: The Board Game be introduced. The game is based on the Divinity Original Sin II video game from the [Larian Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baldurs-gate-3-deluxe) and has been developed by Lynnvander Studios to help take the franchise in a new direction. The game is focused on a narrative-driven adventure that requires players to make meaningful choices in order to guide their hero how they see fit and enjoy [tactical battles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solasta-ii) along the way. Divinity Original Sin: The Board Game is suited for up to four players aged 14 and up, and offers more than an hour of gameplay per round. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Surge of Tabletop Games:** The increasing popularity of tabletop games provides opportunities for innovative game concepts and experiences. - **Narrative-driven Gameplay:** Games that prioritize narrative-driven gameplay offer disruptive innovation opportunities for engaging and immersive experiences. - **Meaningful Choice Mechanics:** Games that incorporate meaningful choices for players to shape their own adventure create opportunities for unique and personalized gaming experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can capitalize on the surge of tabletop games by creating new and unique gaming experiences. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore narrative-driven gameplay in various forms, such as board games, video games, and interactive storytelling experiences. - **Education:** The education industry can leverage meaningful choice mechanics in tabletop games to create educational games that engage and challenge students in decision-making. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Inspired Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-of-us-escape-the-dark.md) - [Classic Board Game Remakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dungeons-dragons.md) - [Japanese Tabletop RPGs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elden-ring-tabletop-rpg.md) - [Connected Digital Game Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-gameboard.md) - [Tabletop Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-longest-rest.md) - [Face-to-Face Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board.md) - [Physical RPG Game Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baldurs-gate-3-deluxe.md) - [Fantasy Improv Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dungeon-tryouts.md) - [Twisted Storytelling Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storiado.md)