# Literacy-Loving Games The Family-Friendly Penguin Bookchase Board Game By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-11-10 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-bookchase-board-game References: [retrotogo](http://www.retrotogo.com/2009/11/penguin-bookchase-board-game-at-art-meets-matter.html) & [artmeetsmatter](http://www.artmeetsmatter.com/proddetail.php?prod=PENBC01#nav) Encourage a love of reading and books with the [Penguin Bookchase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pudgy-party) board game. This awesome board game is sure to be fun for the entire family and it might give you some great ideas for [book titles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novelquest) to put on your ‘must-read’ list. The Penguin Bookchase board game even comes in a giant book-like box. The object of the game is to be the first to collect 6 (mini) books (by any means necessary). This board game is for 2-6 players aged 6 and upwards and retails for $50. The perfect family game to play on a winter’s night. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Family-friendly Board Games:** Developing more board games that cater to families, building bonds, encouraging wholesome activities and instilling valuable skills - **Gamification of Education:** Developing more games that combine fun and education to instill literacy and cultivate love for reading and writing in kids - **Technology in Traditional Industries:** Incorporating modern technology in traditional activities such as board games to create novel experiences for customers ### Where This Applies - **Board Game Industry:** Developing innovative, family-oriented board games that promote wholesome fun and learning - **Toy Industry:** Creating more educational and interactive toys that foster literacy, creativity and imaginative play - **Education Industry:** Integrating technology and gamification to create interactive and engaging learning experiences for children ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Science-Backed Literacy Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kangaroo-cravings.md) - [Dog-Friendly Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dogs-best-friend-game.md) - [Word-Shouting Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/really-loud-librarians.md) - [Financial Literacy Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-first-monopoly.md) - [Kid-Friendly Knowledge Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-kids-trivia-card-game.md) - [Family Board Game Promos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-and-birds-eye.md) - [Bar-Inspired Trivia Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pub-quiz-the-board-game.md) - [Family-Focused Learning Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chick-fil-a-3.md) - [Feline Adventure Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventures-in-friskies-world.md)