# Typographic Board Games Andrew Capener's New Scrabble Game Has a Variety of Creative New Fonts By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-10-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-scrabble References: [toyland.gizmodo](http://toyland.gizmodo.com/the-third-edition-of-the-worlds-most-beautiful-scrabble-1737402056) & [winningsolution](http://www.winningsolution.com/artisan-series/scrabble-typography-3rd-edition/) Joining the likes of the [many variations on games like Monopoly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidoki-edition-monopoly), this new Scrabble set is exciting word game lovers everywhere. The new board was designed by Andrew Capener and comes with a redesigned score pad as well as a variety of new fonts on the wooden square tiles. Among the twelve new fonts are cursive, bubble and shadowed letters -- surprising the players with each new tile they pick from the bag. The game still comes with the classic items like the [wooden storage box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-board-game), tile racks and pouch, however, it is much more visually appealing to players. The Scrabble Typography is the Third Edition of a series that began with the luxurious maple and walnut concept boards that Capener came up with previously. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Variations on Board Games:** The introduction of typographic board games like Scrabble Typography opens up opportunities for designers and game developers to create new and visually appealing versions of classic games. - **Creative Use of Fonts:** The inclusion of a variety of new fonts in typographic board games sparks innovation in typographic design and encourages designers to explore unconventional font choices. - **Enhanced Visual Experience:** The redesign of Scrabble Typography to be more visually appealing enhances the game's immersive experience, suggesting potential for the development of more visually stunning board games. ### Who This Affects Most - **Board Game Industry:** The introduction of typographic board games like Scrabble Typography creates opportunities for the board game industry to diversify their product offerings and attract new customers. - **Graphic Design Industry:** The creative use of fonts in typographic board games provides opportunities for graphic designers to showcase their skills and create unique typographic designs for various applications. - **Game Development Industry:** The enhanced visual experience offered by typographic board games presents opportunities for game developers to incorporate visually engaging elements into their games, enhancing player satisfaction and enjoyment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gen Z-Focused Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrabble-together.md) - [Typographic Matchmaking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/font-connectoin.md) - [Board Game Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrabble-coffee-table.md) - [Holiday-Themed Playful Quizzes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foney-fonts.md) - [Vibrant Boardgame-Inspired Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dearfoams-x-hasbro.md) - [Strategic AI Wordplay Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vocab-scrabble.md) - [Age-Inclusive Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-5.md) - [Difference-Spotting Font Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/owen-sans.md) - [Bookshelf Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookshelf-board-game.md)