# Touchscreen Game Boards The iPawn for iPhone Uses Physical Pieces for Gaming By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-08-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipawn-for-iphone References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2010/08/23/ipawn-iphone-game-uses-physical-playing-pieces/) & [volumique](http://www.volumique.com/blog/?p=31) The iPawn for [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-gaming-controller) is a concept created by Volumique, which uses [physical game pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bionic) to be played on a touchscreen iPhone surface. Available later this year, the game uses physical and digital interaction to create an amazing and technologically advanced board game experience. Changing the [classic touchscreen game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porochista) into something hands-on, the iPawn for iPhone concept is definitely something to look forward to. **Implications** - The rapid rise of technology has resulted in a movement towards simplicity and convenience. Touchscreens and the applications are two innovations that are a direct result of this movement. They are examples of technology catered towards convenience that have significant influence in the modern world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Touchscreen Technology:** Opportunity to explore new ways to incorporate physical and digital interaction for an enhanced user experience. - **Hands-on Gaming:** Disruption in the gaming industry by merging traditional board games with digital technology for a unique gaming experience. - **Simplified Technology:** Creating innovative solutions that simplify complex technology to make it more accessible and user-friendly. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** Integrating physical game pieces with touchscreen technology opens up new possibilities and excites gamers. - **Consumer Electronics:** Incorporating physical and digital interaction in touchscreen devices creates opportunities for manufacturers to attract tech-savvy consumers. - **Toy & Board Game:** Merging traditional toys and board games with digital technology creates a new market segment and paves the way for innovative toy and game experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intelligent Portable Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eifplay.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) - [Phygital Kids Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacto.md) - [Charging-Friendly Smartphone Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-gaming-controller.md) - [Smartphone-Like Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-arcade-pro.md) - [Connected Digital Game Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-gameboard.md) - [Phygital Baseball Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/base-on-board-20.md) - [Handheld Gaming Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playfusion.md)