# Versatile Message Board Games The Scrabble Message Board is an Alternative to Family Game Night By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-10-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrabble-message-board References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/474085362323429135/Scrabble-2-in-1-Message-Board-Edition) With the hectic pace of life these days, it's hard for anybody to coordinate family game nights; the Scrabble Message Board allows for a continuous game of the word play recreation, without having to set a date and time. The 2-in-1 game can be hung in your kitchen or hallway, and comes equipped with a dry erase board and marker so you can keep track of the score. You can make a contribution on your way to work or while grabbing an after-school snack -- whenever you're feeling inspired, really. The game can also function as a message board for your typical "can you pick up the dry-cleaning" or "what's for dinner" inquires. Stay bonded with your family with this fun message board version of a board game favorite. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Continuous Game:** The Scrabble Message Board offers a continuous game experience, allowing players to contribute whenever they feel inspired. - **Multi-functionality:** The Scrabble Message Board serves as both a game and a message board, providing versatile functionality. - **Convenience:** The Scrabble Message Board accommodates the hectic pace of life by eliminating the need for coordinated family game nights. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Board Games:** The Scrabble Message Board is a disruptive innovation opportunity within the board game industry, offering a new way to engage players. - **Home Decor:** The Scrabble Message Board presents a disruptive innovation opportunity within the home decor industry, merging functionality with aesthetics. - **Communication Tools:** The Scrabble Message Board offers a disruptive innovation opportunity within the communication tools industry, providing a creative and interactive messaging solution. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mash-Up Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-scrabble.md) - [Community Board Game Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-scrabble-day.md) - [Bookshelf Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookshelf-board-game.md) - [Strategic AI Wordplay Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vocab-scrabble.md) - [Face-to-Face Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board.md) - [Age-Inclusive Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-5.md) - [Upgraded Family-Friendly Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dat-game-family-edition.md) - [Board Game Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrabble-coffee-table.md) - [Family Board Game Promos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-and-birds-eye.md)