# Strategy-Driven Magical Games 'Elemental Mystics' Allows Players to Control a Monster-Filled World By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-08-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magical-game References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/elementalmystics/elemental-mystics?ref=project_link) & [elementalmystics](http://elementalmystics.com) 'Elemental Mystics' is a magical game that makes use of a fast-paced and enthralling plot, [strategic thinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-runes) to diversify it every time and competitive playing that hooks people into it. The [tabletop game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demeo-x-dungeons-dragons-battlemarked) is currently available on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesseract), where creator Josh Gray is hoping to secure enough funds to bring Elemental Mystics to mass production, as well as translate the magical game into different languages so that more people have access to it. When playing Elemental Mystics, consumers can expect to battle monsters as they attempt to gain control over the fantasy realm, all while ensuring other players don't succeed them. In order to win, players have to use their intellect and outwit everyone else, while also dodging a variety of twists and turns that aim to throw them off their track. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Magic-based Games:** Opportunity to develop new games that incorporate magic elements for an immersive and engaging experience. - **Strategic Tabletop Games:** Potential for creating tabletop games that require strategic thinking and decision-making to keep players engaged. - **Competitive Gaming:** Opportunity to develop competitive gaming experiences that challenge players to outwit and outperform their opponents. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** Innovation in gameplay mechanics and storylines to create engaging and immersive gaming experiences. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Possibility for mass production and localization of magical tabletop games for a wider consumer base. - **Translation and Localization:** Opportunity to provide translation services for game developers looking to expand their market globally. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adventurous Story-Driven Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rpg-board-game.md) - [Multimedia Treasure Hunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madoks-interactive-treasure-hunt.md) - [Gameplay-Enhancing Digital Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elestrals-clash.md) - [Strategic Puzzle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elephant-in-the-room1.md) - [Play-to-Earn Fantasy NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elementa.md) - [Adventure Role-Playing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astral-wield.md) - [Collaborative Mystery Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmas-of-dark-stories.md) - [Active Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nine-arches.md) - [Engaging 3D Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foros-game.md)