# Strategic Escapism Board Games The 'No Escape' Board Game Has Players Fighting to Escape in Time By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-09-24 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-escape-board-game References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/strategic-maze-building-board-game/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oommgames/no-escape-0?ref=88yn26&utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The 'No Escape' board game is a new tabletop title for gamers to partake in when seeking a pastime that is focused on [strategy and adventure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elephant-in-the-room1). Suitable for between two and eight players, the board game features a [fast-paced style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-chase) that requires players to fight their way through the station to make it out before time runs out. Players can block one another by playing dead ends in front of them, while the expandable design of the game allows participants to enjoy a new experience each time they partake in a round. The 'No Escape' board game is suitable for players aged 13 and up, and will take between 30 and 60 minutes to play, which makes it a perfect pastime for quick entertainment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Strategic-escape Board Games:** Opportunity for creating more tabletop games that combine strategy and adventure, like 'No Escape'. - **Fast-paced Board Games:** Development of tabletop games that offer quick entertainment within a shorter time frame of 30-60 minutes. - **Expandable Board Games:** Creating board games with expandable designs to provide players with a new experience each time they play. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Board Game Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can capitalize on the growing popularity of strategic-escape board games by creating and producing new game titles. - **Entertainment and Gaming:** Opportunity for the entertainment and gaming industry to promote and market fast-paced tabletop games for quick entertainment. - **Game Retailers:** Game retailers can stock and sell expandable board games to cater to the demand for new and varied gaming experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adventurous Story-Driven Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rpg-board-game.md) - [Life-Inspired Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-game-of-death.md) - [Realistic Lifestyle Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disparity-trap-board-game.md) - [Active Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nine-arches.md) - [Racing-Inspired Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacorsa-grand-prix-game.md) - [Sci-Fi Avian Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abducktion.md) - [Racing Strategy Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escape-road.md) - [Captivating Maze-Solving Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maze-mastermind.md) - [Chaotic Cat-Themed Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exploding-kittens-the-board-game.md)