# Steampunked Monopoly The Popular Board Game Goes Victorian in this DIY Set By Vishal Bhardwaj | Published 2009-01-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-steampunk-monopoly-set-the-popular-board-game-goes-victorian References: [walyou](http://www.walyou.com/blog/2009/01/07/steampunk-electric-monopoly-diy/) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrified_Monopoly_Steampunk_Inspired/) The very popular [Monopoly board game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kpop-demon-hunters-monopoly) has received the steampunk treatment, and with a little use of electronic components, the board has become more “active.” The modification adds a community chest that simply holds the cards, a water tower that lights up when a player reaches the water company, a [steampunk train](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pass-n-go-164) that takes a round every time it reaches the railroads, street lights for the electric company and a ray gun for chance cards. It would be fun to play the [childhood game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dungeons-dragons) in its new Victorian flavor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Steampunk Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market board games that incorporate the steampunk aesthetic and interactive elements. - **Electronic Board Games:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create and sell board games that integrate electronic components for a more interactive and dynamic gameplay experience. - **Customized Gaming Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer personalized modifications and enhancements to popular board games, allowing players to create unique and themed gaming experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Board Game Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace the steampunk trend and develop board games that cater to the growing demand for unique and immersive gaming experiences. - **DIY Hobbyist Market:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide DIY kits and components for hobbyists and enthusiasts to create their own customized and interactive board game projects. - **Collectible Game Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce collectible steampunk-themed accessories for popular board games, appealing to collectors and enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adorable Remixed Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidoki-edition-monopoly.md) - [Adult-Exclusive Reimagined Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-crawl.md) - [Boardgame-Inspired Lifesize Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-lifesized-travel-edition.md) - [Interactive Entertainment Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-entertainment-board-games.md) - [Bestselling Board Game Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-expansion-packs.md) - [Artistic Board Game Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-deluxe-edition.md) - [Deceptive Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-crooked-cash.md) - [Wizard-Themed Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopolyharrypotteredition.md) - [Board Game-Themed Dynamic Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-collection.md)