Chop Suey Club, a Chinese design and art company based in New York City focuses on contemporary design and the latest from the boutique is a Mahjong Rubiks Cube. The classic Rubiks Cube takes away the colorful tiles and replaces them with classic Mahjong tiles in its place.
Mahjong is a popular game from China, stemming back to the 19th century, followed by some variations throughout different parts of China, South Korea, Japan, and other parts of Asia. There are usually 144 tiles in the game. It features Chinese characters, symbols, and can be comparable to the game of poker due to the nature of its strategy and luck. The standard size Rubiks cube also has a textured touch to each tile.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Mahjong-inspired Games
- Companies can develop more games inspired by Mahjong for a wider audience.
- Cross-culture Design
- Designers can explore cross-culture design ideas to create unique products that combine different cultures and appeal to a broader audience.
- Gamification of Classic Games
- Developers can create new versions of classic games with gamification elements to make them more interactive and appealing to younger generations.
Where This Applies
- Toy and Game Industry
- Companies in the industry can develop new products inspired by classic games from different cultures to broaden their product line and appeal to a wider audience.
- Design Industry
- Designers can explore cross-culture design ideas to create unique products that combine different cultures and appeal to a broader audience outside of the original designed culture.
- Apparel and Fashion Industry
- Companies can create new lines of clothing and accessories inspired by classic games from different cultures to reach a wider audience that appreciates cultural diversity and new unique trends.
