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# Drunken Tavern Games
The Pub in a Box Brings Traditional English Bar Games Home

By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-16 | Life-Stages
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pub-in-a-box
References: [uncrate](http://www.uncrate.com/men/gear/gaming/pub-in-a-box/) & [kegworks](http://www.kegworks.com/product.php?productid=174809&source=nextopia)

American [drinking games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/group-drinking-games) can be fun, but the featured Pub in a Box game definitely steps it up a notch. Taking classic English tavern games and creating a convenient little collection, it offers not only fun and games, but also more stimulation that the typical [card game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauna-games).

From cribbage to dominoes to a a dual-sided Nine Men's Morris and Draughts board, the Pub in a Box will make you feel like you're in an authentic English pub.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.3/10
- Popularity: 11% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Traditional English Bar Games:** Exploring and modernizing traditional English bar games to make them more accessible and enjoyable for a wider audience.
- **Convenient Game Collections:** Creating compact and portable game sets that offer a variety of traditional bar games for easy entertainment on-the-go.
- **Enhancing Card Games:** Designing card games that offer more stimulation and engagement than the typical options available on the market.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Gaming Industry:** Developing innovative gaming products that offer unique game experiences by reviving and reimagining traditional bar games.
- **Recreation Industry:** Catering to the recreational needs of individuals by creating convenient and immersive game sets inspired by traditional English bar games.
- **Entertainment Industry:** Revitalizing the entertainment landscape by introducing card games that provide increased excitement and engagement for players.

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