# Interactive Board Game Books The 'GAMEBOOK' Packs a Number of Ancient Pastimes By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-06-05 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamebook References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/book-of-board-games/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1965134985/gamebook-interactive-book-of-board-games) The 'GAMEBOOK' is an interactive board game book that will provide users of all ages with a way to partake in a number of ancient pastimes with minimal equipment. The book is packed with titles including Mu Torere, Nine Men's Morris, Senet, Surakarta and many more to ensure that players are never left feeling out of choices when looking to partake in a game. The book is aesthetically simple to ensure that players of all ages can partake and to prevent them from feeling overwhelmed by too many features, pieces or colors. The 'GAMEBOOK' interactive board game book speaks to the growing popularity of [board games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witz) as consumers seek [tech-free ways to play](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spin-play) with one another to stimulate their minds in different ways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Board Games:** The 'GAMEBOOK' demonstrates the trend of interactive board games that offer a unique and engaging experience for users of all ages. - **Ancient Pastimes:** The inclusion of ancient games in the 'GAMEBOOK' taps into the trend of rediscovering and enjoying traditional pastimes in a modern format. - **Tech-free Play:** The popularity of the 'GAMEBOOK' reflects the trend of consumers seeking tech-free ways to engage in gameplay and stimulate their minds. ### Where This Applies - **Publishing:** The interactive board game book concept presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the publishing industry to create immersive and multi-sensory reading experiences. - **Board Game:** The 'GAMEBOOK' offers potential disruptive innovation opportunities for the board game industry to combine physical and interactive elements for a unique gaming experience. - **Education:** The inclusion of ancient pastimes in the 'GAMEBOOK' offers disruptive innovation possibilities for the education industry to incorporate traditional games into learning experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Face-to-Face Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board.md) - [Digitized Ancient Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navkakri-strategy-game.md) - [Digitized Board Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-game-consoles.md) - [Connected Digital Game Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-gameboard.md) - [Adventurous Story-Driven Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rpg-board-game.md) - [Digital Board Game Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-game-board.md) - [Engaging 3D Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foros-game.md) - [Phygital Kids Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacto.md) - [Upgraded Family-Friendly Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dat-game-family-edition.md)