# Edible Strategy Games The PIKDA Chessboard Feeds Guests With Food and Fun By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-21 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pikda-chessboard References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/pikda-chessboard-lets-you-snack-on-pieces-of-your-opponent/) & [cagninadesign](http://cagninadesign.com/work/pikda.html) The PIKDA chessboard is a game I can get behind. I may not be the best strategist, but believe me, food is my best motivator. By creating edible chess pieces, I think I may be able to become as good as Bobby Fischer -- maybe even better! Created by Argentine designer Franco Marino Cagnina, the PIKDA chessboard feature [cookie-cutter-like chess pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-chess-set) that can be stuffed with delicious appetizers like [cheese and meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-charcuterie). The board itself also doubles as a [serving platter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcuterie-chalet-kit). The PIKDA chessboard offers a great way to entertain guests. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Edible Board Games:** Creating board games that serve as both edible entertainment and delicious food. - **Interactive Serving Ware:** Designing serving ware that can facilitate interactive games and entertainment. - **Multi-functional Dining:** Creating dining experiences that incorporate entertainment and functional elements. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** The restaurant industry can incorporate edible board games into their menus and offer unique entertainment options for customers. - **Home Goods:** Kitchenware and dining companies can design multi-functional serving ware that are both practical and entertaining. - **Events and Catering:** The events industry can incorporate edible board games as a part of their catering services, offering a unique and fun experience for guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intelligent Portable Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eifplay.md) - [Edible Adventure Game Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gummyquest.md) - [Ceramic Chess Seating Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-chess.md) - [Compact Game Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roll-up-chess-and-checkers-set.md) - [AI-Powered Chessboard Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gochess.md) - [Flat-Pack Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jigsaw-chess-set.md) - [AI-Powered Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chessnut-evo.md) - [Inclusively Designed Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dot-chess.md) - [Eco-Friendly Beeswax Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beeswax-chess-set.md)