Launched by Gamelyn Games on Kickstarter and already at a whopping $340,000+ of funding, the 'Tiny Epic Western' board game promises epic fun in a compact design. The card-based game enables players to partake in a 30-minute round with one to four players, which helps it appeal to a variety of different players.
Incorporating elements of classic poker, settlement games and investment principles, the 'Tiny Epic Western' board game enables players to partake in a round without having to clear their schedule. The fun, interactive gameplay invites players to a world akin to the old west where poker, settlement and duels reign supreme.
The 'Tiny Epic Western' Kickstarter campaign enables supporters to choose from a wide variety of options ranging from the print and download option, to deluxe editions.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Compact Board Games
- Games designed for easy storage and play provide opportunities for disruptive innovation, such as incorporating newer technologies like augmented reality.
- Hybrid Card Game
- Combining elements from different classic games can result in innovative designs that offer new challenges and attract new demographics.
- Fast-paced Gameplay
- Games that can be played within a shorter time frame offer opportunities for disruption by incorporating technological advancements like machine learning to improve the player experience.
Where This Applies
- Board Game Industry
- The board game industry can invest in designing and marketing games geared towards wider and more diverse age ranges.
- Entertainment Industry
- The entertainment industry can capitalize on the popularity of board games by producing and distributing films and TV series based on popular board games.
- Gamification Industry
- Gamification experts can leverage the success of board games and other game formats to create gamified elements in non-gaming contexts, such as education, productivity, and health.
