# Laboratory-Themed Board Games This Humorous Board Game is Based on the Popular Portal Video Games By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-07-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humorous-board-game References: [geekdad](https://geekdad.com/2015/10/portal-board-game/) & [cryptozoic](https://www.cryptozoic.com/portal-uncooperative-cake-acquisition-game) The makers of the highly successful 'Portal' video games recently created a humorous board game that uses the same absurd story line to take players on an unforgettable adventure. With the same dark story and humorous dialogue that made the Portal games such as hit, the new board game is unlike any other game on the market. 'Portal: The Uncooperative Cake Acquisition Game' is a humorous [board game created by Cryptozoic Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sims-board-game). The game itself is set in an experimental laboratory that is described as "an ever-changing conveyor belt of death and dismemberment." Players then move their test subjects through the lab in the pursuit of scientific progress. Those whose test subjects fare the best will be rewarded with slices of industrial-grade cake, which must be accumulated in order to win the game. While the idea behind the game is unusual, fans of the [original Portal video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foros-game) are sure to appreciate the hilarious absurdity of the new game. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Humorous Board Games:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create more board games that incorporate humor and absurd storylines to attract a wider audience. - **Video Game-based Board Games:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop board games based on popular video game franchises to capitalize on the existing fan base. - **Dark and Absurd Storyline Games:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design board games with unconventional themes and dark humor to stand out in the market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Board Game Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative and unique board games to enhance the overall gaming experience. - **Video Game Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new avenues of extending popular video game franchises into other mediums, such as board games. - **Entertainment Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with video game developers and board game publishers to create cross-media entertainment experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Twisted Storytelling Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storiado.md) - [Chaotic Cat-Themed Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exploding-kittens-the-board-game.md) - [Life-Inspired Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-game-of-death.md) - [Fantasy Improv Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dungeon-tryouts.md) - [Bar-Inspired Trivia Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pub-quiz-the-board-game.md) - [Face-to-Face Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board.md) - [Word-Shouting Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/really-loud-librarians.md) - [Vibrant Unwinnable Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-worries-if-not.md) - [Adult-Exclusive Reimagined Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-crawl.md)