# Handyman Strategy Games The Hardware Chess Set by Rambutan Red Combines Ruggedness and Intellect By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-03-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuts-and-bolts-chess References: [coolmaterial](http://coolmaterial.com/home/hardware-chess-set/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/93293791/hardware-chess-set) Lugs, nuts, bolts, screws and hooks -- the first image to materialize in your head probably isn't bishop, pawn, knight or rook but this Hardware Chess Set by Rambutan Red combines hardware accessories in order to give this [classic board game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-board-game) a rugged appeal. The set comes on a hand painted 8x8 inch board and features unique designs for the game's characters from the combination of various hooks and screws. If you're a particularly handy individual yourself then this chess set might just inspire to [build your own interpretation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-lego-connect-4) for a [unique board game set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-game-collection). With black and white replaced by stainless-steel and rusty colors, the Hardware Chess Set set revitalizes a millennia-old pastime with modern materials and classic appeal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hardware Chess Sets:** Creating chess sets with unique designs that combine hardware accessories, modern materials and classic appeal. - **DIY Board Games:** Inspiring individuals to build their own interpretation for a unique board game set, merging creativity and craftsmanship. - **Ruggedized Board Games:** Revitalizing millennia-old pastimes with modern materials, ruggedness and intellect. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hardware Manufacturing:** Manufacturing hardware accessories for unique chess set designs that combine durability and style. - **Board Game Publishing:** Developing new board game concepts that focus on ruggedness, modern materials, and classic appeal. - **Craftsmanship Education:** Teaching the craftsmanship skills to inspire individuals to build their own interpretation of board game sets, with a focus on modern and rustic styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flat-Pack Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jigsaw-chess-set.md) - [Ceramic Chess Seating Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-chess.md) - [Minimalist Monolithic Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-chess-set.md) - [Brutalist Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mohmaya.md) - [Beautifully Artful Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-chess-set.md) - [Opulent Automotive Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-chess-set.md) - [Compact Game Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roll-up-chess-and-checkers-set.md) - [Republic-Honoring Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chess-set-concept.md) - [Luxe Luggage Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-chess-attache.md)