# Battle-Inducing Beer Coasters These Battleships Coasters Encourage Friendly Game Play By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-07-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friendly-game References: [teamundmarke](http://www.teamundmarke.com/en/product/table-games-grid-battle-coaster-game/) These awesome battleship coasters encourage friendly game play between drinkers. Table Games is a line of coasters that try to make drinking more fun by providing people with [entertaining games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/group-drinking-games). The coaster game ‘GRID BATTLE’ is essentially like a miniature updated version of the [beloved game Battleships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanibel-board-game). These fantastic coasters provide people with amusing two player games, not to mention an interesting ice-breaker at barbecues and dinners. This battle-inducing product is currently available in Munich, Germany. Nothing brings friends together like a friendly game of Battleships and these clever coaster designs allow for people to play at any time, no assembly or clean-up required. Each of these entertaining [coaster sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polka-coffee-table) comes with 12 coasters, which potentially means a whole lot of ship sinking during summer get togethers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interactive Coasters:** Creating coasters with interactive games provides a unique and engaging experience for drinkers. - **Social Drinking Games:** Introducing games into drinking settings can enhance social interaction and create a fun atmosphere. - **Innovative Bar Accessories:** Developing innovative bar accessories like these coaster games can attract customers and differentiate establishments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality Industry:** Restaurants, bars, and cafes can incorporate interactive coaster games to enhance customer experience and boost sales. - **Entertainment Industry:** Coaster game manufacturers can partner with entertainment venues and events to promote their products. - **Gift and Novelty Industry:** Retailers in the gift and novelty industry can add coaster games to their inventory to attract customers seeking unique and entertaining products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playable Beer Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budweiser-campaign.md) - [Next-Gen Drinking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almost-friday.md) - [Aquatic Beverage Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crab-inspired-coasters.md) - [Boozy Backyard Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-darts.md) - [Fast-Paced Challenge Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-off.md) - [Updated Traditional Game Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/admiral-clash.md) - [Alcohol-Centered Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-board-crawl.md) - [Board Game Furniture Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandpass-design.md) - [Barbie-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbieinspired-coaster-set.md)