# Cartoon Sponge Board Games Hot Topic Releases Exclusive Spongebob Board Game 'Eels and Escalators' By Caitlyn Fernandez | Published 2021-11-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eels-and-escalators References: [spongebob.fandom](https://spongebob.fandom.com/wiki/Eels_and_Escalators) & [hottopic](https://www.hottopic.com/product/spongebob-squarepants-eels-and-escalators-the-board-game-hot-topic-exclusive/15460575.html) Fans of SpongeBob Squarepants can now play the iconic Eels and Escalators with Hot Topic's exclusive board game release. Eels and Escalators is the SpongeBob Squarepants' take on Snakes and Ladders. The game comes with dice, escalators, eels, cards, the board, and six-player figurines. The board game requires players to roll the dice, move across the board, and ride up the escalators to victory. The game first appeared in the season two episode "Sailor Mouth" but has been seen repeatedly throughout the series. Eels and Escalators is priced at $49.90 and is rated for players aged eight and up to make it perfect for [family game nights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sims-board-game). The detailed board game will undoubtedly be a must for avid fans of SpongeBob Squarepants. Image Credit: Hot Topic ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.0/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **TV Show-themed Board Games:** Develop and release board games based on popular TV shows to attract a wider gaming audience. - **Pop Culture Merchandising:** Create more pop culture merchandise like board games to increase revenue opportunities. - **Family Game Night:** Create board games that appeal to the entire family, fostering a sense of bonding and strong family ties through shared experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry has the opportunity to develop and market various merchandise based on popular television shows and movies. - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can create unique board game experiences that cater to different age groups for increased market share. - **Retail Industry:** The retail industry can capitalize on popular culture merchandise to capture the interest of consumers and drive in-store sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Cartoon Arcade Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spongebob-patty-pursuit-2.md) - [Cozy Coastal Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanibel-board-game.md) - [Chaotic Cat-Themed Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exploding-kittens-the-board-game.md) - [Fishy Tabletop Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fishy-squishy-crusty-quirky.md) - [Plush Toy Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-for-collectors.md) - [Cartoon Cat Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-monopoly.md) - [Special-Edition Sitcom Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-hello-kitty-friends-edition.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spongebob-squarepants-xbox-series-x.md)