# Arcade-Inspired Board Games The Monopoly Arcade Pac-Man Board Game Comes with a Mini Arcade Game By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-07-30 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-arcade-pacman References: [comicbook](https://comicbook.com/gear/news/new-pac-man-monopoly-includes-a-playable-mini-arcade-cabinet/) & [amzn.to](https://amzn.to/2DeLNfW) The Monopoly Arcade Pac-Man board game is one of the latest editions of the iconic namesake tabletop pastime that will provide players with a way to live out their fandom for both franchises. The game features a Pac-Man-themed board that players will have to travel around in order to earn points and build an empire that will trump their opponents. The board game also comes with a mini version of the namesake arcade game that acts as a digital method of keeping score that replaces paper money. The Monopoly Arcade Pac-Man board game requires players to avoid the [signature ghosts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacman-world-2-repac) that have plagued gamers for years on the digital version and will introduce them to a new set of rules to help reinvigorate interest in the pastime. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Arcade-inspired Board Games:** Combining arcade gameplay elements with traditional board games to create a new interactive experience. - **Digital Scoring Systems:** Replacing traditional paper money with digital scoring systems for a more convenient and immersive gameplay. - **Revitalizing Classic Games:** Introducing new rules and gameplay mechanics to reinvigorate interest in traditional board games. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Board Game Industry:** Opportunity to create innovative and engaging board games by incorporating elements from the arcade and digital gaming worlds. - **Arcade Game Industry:** Potential to collaborate with board game developers to create arcade-themed versions of popular board games. - **Digital Gaming Industry:** Chance to develop digital scoring systems and companion apps that enhance the gameplay experience of traditional board games. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Entertainment Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-entertainment-board-games.md) - [Digital Board Game Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-game-board.md) - [Adult-Exclusive Reimagined Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-crawl.md) - [Trading Card Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-prizm-nba-2nd-edition-board-game.md) - [Sports-Themed Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-panini-prizm.md) - [Adorable Remixed Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidoki-edition-monopoly.md) - [Arcade Game Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacman-arcade.md) - [Mash-Up Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-scrabble.md) - [Retro Arcade Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/class-of-81.md)