# Creativity-Encouraging Board Games The 'Story Creator' Board Game Requires Players to Imagine By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-11-26 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/story-creator-board-game References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/11/26/this-childrens-board-game-helps-develop-their-creative-storytelling-skills/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/storycreator/story-creator-specially-made-for-childrens-creativity?ref=discovery&term=story%20creator) The 'Story Creator' board game is a different kind of pastime for children that will require them to stretch their imagination instead of simply moving their piece around the board. The hands-on format of the game puts youngsters right into the action and calls on them to [create stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/story-spark) with help from the various plot, background and [character/item cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dat-game-family-edition). This helps provide children with a framework to use, but requires them to go into the various details and come to the closure of the story with an ending that's happy or perhaps not so happy, depending on preferences. The 'Story Creator' board game comes as something of an [improv-inspired pastime](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dungeon-tryouts) that also makes use of QR codes in order to bring various cards in the game to life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Imagination-driven Games:** Develop innovative board games that encourage players to stretch their imagination and create stories. - **Hands-on Interactive Formats:** Explore interactive formats for board games that actively involve players in the action and gameplay. - **QR Code Integration:** Integrate QR codes into board games to enhance the gaming experience and bring physical cards to life. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Board Game Manufacturing:** Manufacture creative board games that inspire imaginative storytelling and engage players in hands-on gameplay. - **Educational Toys and Games:** Design educational toys and games that promote creativity, storytelling, and problem-solving skills in children. - **Technology and Gaming:** Leverage QR code integration in board games to bridge physical and digital play experiences and attract tech-savvy consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Family Storytelling Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidquest.md) - [Adventurous Story-Driven Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rpg-board-game.md) - [Creative Story Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imagine-tales.md) - [Children Storytelling Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-traveler-pretend-play.md) - [Face-to-Face Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board.md) - [Storytelling Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-story-wins.md) - [Emotional Processing Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emo.md) - [Creative Hollywood-Themed Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywoodthemed-games.md) - [Portable Ice-Breaker Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storyology.md)