# Open-Source Digital Games The 'RouLED' Game Platform Offers Eight Different Games to Play By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-11-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-platform References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1597096828/rouled-the-future-of-board-games) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/RouLed-1669289833384020/) Board games often only allow for one or two ways to play a game at most, so the 'RouLED' is a new kind of board game platform that will enable an array of different games to play. Featuring an open-source design, the 'RouLED' comes packed with eight standard games and is capable of being customized by developers and programmers with new functionalities. The 'RouLED' is an Arduino-based system that allows up to six players to partake in a round at a time. Various games that challenge a player's general knowledge, memorization capabilities and reaction time are all included with the 'RouLED.' The 'RouLED' board game platform is currently being funded as part of a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boardrop) campaign and is a modern approach to the classic board game design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Open-source Gaming:** Developers and programmers can customize the 'RouLED' game platform to create new functionalities and game variations. - **Multi-functional Board Games:** The 'RouLED' game platform offers a range of games to play, challenging players' general knowledge, memorization capabilities, and reaction time. - **Social Gaming:** Up to six players can partake in the 'RouLED' game platform, promoting social interaction and collective fun during game rounds. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Board Game Industry:** The 'RouLED' game platform is a modern approach to the classic board game design, offering a unique selling point that sets it apart from its traditional counterparts. - **Gaming Software Industry:** The open-source design of the 'RouLED' game platform allows developers and programmers to customize functionalities, hence, empowering the gaming software industry for more innovative and creative ideas. - **Education Industry:** The 'RouLED' game platform's challenging games that require general knowledge and memorization capabilities serve as fun avenues for educational training for students. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Digital Game Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-gameboard.md) - [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) - [Intelligent Portable Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eifplay.md) - [Engaging 3D Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foros-game.md) - [Sport Board Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boardrop.md) - [Adventurous Story-Driven Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rpg-board-game.md) - [Innovative Game Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-game-collection.md)