# 3D-Printed Board Games 'mARENA' is a Combat Game That Combines Magic and Strategy By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-07-06 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marena References: [3dprint](https://3dprint.com/139905/3d-printed-board-game-marena/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/anthea/marena-les-gladiateurs-elementaires-le-jeu-de-figu/) A French startup called 'Anthea Editions' recently launched a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postmark-games) campaign for a [3D-printed board game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-building-puzzle) called 'mARENA The Elementary Gladiators.' By combining the nostalgic elements of Pokémon with contemporary game play, mARENA gives [adults an opportunity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-crawl) to train like gladiators in a fantasy world. mARENA is a two-player board game that uses 3D-printed animal figurines as game pieces. Each animal is assigned different advantages and disadvantages, which are kept secret until the players engage in combat. Each player must then rely on magic and a series of strategic moves in order to claim victory. The format of the game is similar to Pokémon, giving it a hint of nostalgia that many adults are sure to appreciate. For those looking for a fantasy game that is both engaging and entertaining, mARENA is the perfect option. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **3d-printed Board Games:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of combining 3D printing technology with board games to create unique and customizable gaming experiences. - **Nostalgic Gameplay Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop games that combine elements of nostalgia with contemporary gameplay to appeal to adult audiences. - **Combining Magic and Strategy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create games that blend magic and strategic elements to provide unique and immersive gaming experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Board Games:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate 3D printing technology into the board game industry to create innovative and customizable game components. - **Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market for nostalgia-driven games that cater to adult gamers. - **Fantasy Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop fantasy games that combine magic and strategy to attract a diverse audience of gamers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Board Game Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arena.md) - [Print-and-Play Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postmark-games.md) - [Adventurous Story-Driven Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rpg-board-game.md) - [Phygital Kids Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacto.md) - [Engaging 3D Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foros-game.md) - [Face-to-Face Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board.md) - [Redefined Sculptural Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/another-kingdom.md) - [Edible Adventure Game Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gummyquest.md) - [3D-Printable Toy Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makerworld-cyberbrick.md)