Musical Board Games

The Vacuum Tube Chess Set by Paul Fryer is a Vintage Marvel

Designer Paul Fryer loves experimenting with electricity. In his latest piece of electronic art, he visits some older technology that would be considered ancient to most.

Paul Fryer uses 32 vacuum tubes on a 64-socket board to make the ultimate chess-playing canvas. The board is amazing to look at as every piece lights up as it is inserted in the socket. Check out this interesting piece by Paul Fryer in the featured gallery and get a feel for how it works.

Electric Game Boards
Creating unique game boards that utilize new and old technologies to enhance the playing experience.
Artistic Electronics
Experimenting with electricity in art to create visually stimulating pieces that utilize older technologies.
Interactive Lighting
Incorporating lighting elements into interactive products to create a visually engaging experience for users.

Industries Being Reshaped

Gaming
Innovating the way people play games by incorporating interactive technologies into game boards.
Art
Exploring the use of electricity in artistic expression to create unique pieces that incorporate older technologies.
Lighting
Incorporating interactive elements into lighting design to create a visually dynamic experience for users.
SCORE
2.6 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 35%
Activity 36%
Freshness 8%