# Intelligent Portable Board Games Kai Xia Designs the EIFplay Chessboard with a Digital Approach By Amy Duong | Published 2023-08-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eifplay References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/08/01/a-phygital-approach-to-board-games-gives-a-fresh-take-on-traditional-chinese-chess-go/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/xiakai)  The new EIFplay chessboard is a unique new product by Kai Xia, which is a startup company based in Shenzhen. It offers a practical approach to [traditional board games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-game-collection), where it parts could be missing and become a matter of child safety. It revolutionizes the game of Go. The EIFplay depends on a unique button system to avoid the need for small pieces for the game. The two players are able to effortlessly switch between pieces using two different colors for each game. The chessboard also provides players with the option to [challenge a computer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/senserobot-debuts) as well with the selection of difficulty levels. This way, it appeals to players of all ages to engage in [strategic thinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witz). Image Credit: Kai Xia ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Digital Board Games:** The EIFplay chessboard utilizes a digital approach, eliminating the need for physical game pieces and offering a convenient and safe gaming experience. - **Button-based Gaming:** The unique button system of the EIFplay chessboard allows for easy switching of game pieces, enhancing gameplay and reducing the risk of losing small parts. - **AI-powered Game Challenges:** With the option to challenge a computer at different difficulty levels, the EIFplay chessboard provides an engaging and challenging experience for players of all ages. ### Where This Applies - **Board Game Manufacturing:** Board game manufacturers can explore digital game solutions like the EIFplay chessboard to enhance gameplay and appeal to a wider audience. - **Educational Technology:** Incorporating button-based gaming and AI-powered challenges in educational board games can provide a more interactive and engaging learning experience for students. - **Gaming Accessories:** The unique button system of the EIFplay chessboard presents an opportunity for gaming accessory companies to design similar innovative products for other board games. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Chessboard Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gochess.md) - [AI-Powered Chess Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-chess-board.md) - [AI-Powered Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chessnut-evo.md) - [Inclusively Designed Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dot-chess.md) - [Magical Robotic Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gochess-wizard.md) - [AI-Powered Chess Set Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manya-cynus.md) - [Digital Board Game Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-game-board.md) - [Innovative Game Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-game-collection.md) - [AI Board Game Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensetime.md)