# Digital Tabletop Gaming Platforms Game Board Merges the Physical, Digital & Social Worlds of Games By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-09-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-board References: [lastgameboard](https://lastgameboard.com/) The Last Game Board is a tech startup based out of Boulder Colorado that brings the fun of game boards online with new interactive and engaging perks. The Last Game Board blends the physical gaming world with the digital world. The device uses a patented 'Scent Screen' that can recognize various game pieces and multi-touch. This ensures players can play their favorite [classic games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-game-collection) or try new, up-incoming games in the marketplace. Moreover, traditional board games typically end when everyone goes home for the evening, but with the [digital board playing app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demeo-x-dungeons-dragons-battlemarked), Last Game Board, users can save their game with friends and resume at a later time. It's a great way to experience [social face-to-tace gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scano-games) but with a modern twist. Image Credit: The Last Game Board ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mixed Reality Gaming:** The Last Game Board merges physical and digital gaming worlds, paving the way for more mixed reality gaming experiences. - **Persistent Gaming:** The Last Game Board's ability to save and resume games later enables persistent gaming experiences that can span multiple sessions. - **Smart Tabletop Gaming Surfaces:** The use of touch and scent recognition technology in The Last Game Board reveals a disruptive innovation opportunity for smarter tabletop gaming surfaces. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** The Last Game Board revolutionizes the traditional board game experience, creating opportunities for new gaming products and services. - **Augmented Reality:** The Last Game Board's approach to mixed reality gaming and smart surface technology presents potential for innovation in the augmented reality industry. - **Entertainment:** The Last Game Board's innovative approach to tabletop gaming could have implications for the entertainment industry as a whole. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Face-to-Face Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board.md) - [Digital Board Game Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-game-board.md) - [Digitized Board Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-game-consoles.md) - [Phygital Kids Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacto.md) - [Digital Board Game Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arena.md) - [Phygital Baseball Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/base-on-board-20.md) - [Interactive Entertainment Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-entertainment-board-games.md) - [Board Game Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meeplay.md) - [Robot-Powered Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-game-robot.md)