# Anime Strategy Apps 'Pokemon Duel' is a Strategy Board Game Played on Users' Smartphones By Joey Haar | Published 2017-01-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-duel References: [cnet](https://www.cnet.com/news/new-pokemon-duel-game-quietly-launches-on-android-ios/) & [pokemon](http://www.pokemon.com/us/app/pokemon-duel/) After the wild success of Pokemon GO in the summer of 2016, the anime franchise has released a new game called Pokemon Duel. Rather than taking advantage of [augmented reality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niantic-scopely) and real world locations, as with Pokemon GO, Pokemon Duel is a [strategic board game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/base-on-board-20) that takes place entirely within the confines of one's mobile device. Pokemon is no stranger to strategy games, with the franchise's roots being in a strategic card game that is still played today. The new board game takes advantage of the space allotted by the conceptual board (rather than one-on-one fighting, as with the card game.) The objective is to move all six of one's Pokemon to the opponents side of the board, with chances to evolve and upgrade as each of one's Pokemon progresses forward. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mobile Strategy Games:** The success of Pokemon Duel shows the growing trend of strategic board games played on smartphones. - **Franchise Expansion:** Anime franchises like Pokemon are exploring new game genres and expanding their reach beyond traditional formats. - **Virtual Gaming Experiences:** Pokemon Duel demonstrates the trend of creating immersive virtual experiences within mobile games. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can explore opportunities in developing more strategic board games for mobile devices. - **Anime Entertainment:** Anime industry players can consider partnering with game developers to create innovative mobile games based on popular franchises. - **Mobile App Development:** Developers specializing in mobile app development can capitalize on the trend of creating immersive virtual experiences within games. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile Card-Battling Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yu-gi-oh-master-duel.md) - [Nostalgic Trading Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-2.md) - [Trading Card Game Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trading-card-game-pocket.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Game Quests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-palworld-stitch.md) - [All-in-One Anime Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-trading-card-game-classic.md) - [Puzzle-Focused Monster Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-friends.md) - [Street Fighter-Style AR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jadu.md) - [World Building Anime Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-pokopia.md) - [City-Based Collecting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-legends-z-a.md)