# Stylish Board Games Brass Skeleton Key Chess Set For the Fashionably Competitive By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2009-04-07 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-board-games-brass-skeleton-key-chess-set References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/skeleton-key-chess-board/11678/) Designed by Dave Pickett, this super stylish [chess set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gochess-wizard) was created using actual brass skeleton keys as pieces. The top of each key differentiates it as the chess piece while each piece shares a common key bottom to fit into any slot on the keyhole studded chess board. Created for a [3D design class](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foros-game), this maple and walnut chess board features one set of sandblasted brass skeleton keys and the other set of keys has a liver sulfur patina. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Steampunk Aesthetics in Gaming:** Combining vintage-inspired designs with modern gameplay mechanics creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the board game industry. - **Upcycled Materials in Game Design:** Using repurposed objects as game pieces opens up possibilities for sustainable and eco-friendly game production methods. - **Customizable and Collectible Game Elements:** Designing games with interchangeable components allows players to personalize their gaming experience, leading to increased engagement and customer satisfaction. ### Who This Affects Most - **Board Game Design:** Integrating fashion and design elements into board games offers a unique selling point that captures the attention of trend-conscious consumers. - **Craftsmanship and Artisanal Products:** Collaborating with skilled artisans to create stylish and handcrafted game pieces can cater to niche markets and attract collectors. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Implementing upcycling practices in game production aligns with the growing demand for environmentally friendly products and can differentiate brands in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ceramic Chess Seating Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-chess.md) - [Minimalist Artful Chessboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarek-elkassouf.md) - [Stealthy Automotive Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-chess.md) - [Minimalist Monolithic Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-chess-set.md) - [Celestial Anti-Conflict Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/another-kingdom-light-stage-chess-set.md) - [Incredibly Elegant Chess Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-chess-set.md) - [Flat-Pack Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jigsaw-chess-set.md) - [Luxury Game Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-board-game.md) - [Brutalist Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mohmaya.md)