# Holographic AR Tabletop Games Spatial's Augmented Reality Tabletop Gaming Requires No Headsets By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-08-30 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabletop-gaming References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1539770337/spatial-multiplayer-ar-tabletop-gaming) 'Spatial' is a [multiplayer holographic AR tabletop gaming system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixedreality-puzzle-game) that allows for people to make the most of their mobile devices and avoid having to wear a headset to engage in gameplay. The Spatial MRX is a [mobile accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viture-x-8bitdo-ultimate-mobile-controller) that's responsible for turning a phone or a tablet into a next-gen gaming machine that works alongside physical pieces. When it comes to tabletop gaming with Spatial, players have the option to choose between many different kinds of augmented games, each of which is made by a different studio. While Mythico takes the form of a card-based game, HoloCraft appeals to [fans of Dungeons & Dragons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demeo-x-dungeons-dragons-battlemarked) and WarTable is a strategy game that unfolds in real-time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Holographic AR Tabletop Gaming:** Innovative way of making tabletop gaming more engaging and interactive through the use of holographic augmented reality. - **Mobile Gaming Accessories:** Opportunities for companies to develop mobile phone or tablet accessories that can turn these devices into high-powered gaming machines. - **Multiple Augmented Reality Game Options:** Potential to create a wide variety of augmented reality games that can be played on the same tabletop system. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming Industry:** Opportunity for gaming companies to venture into the fast-emerging holographic augmented reality space for tabletop gaming enthusiasts. - **Mobile Device Accessory Industry:** Chance for businesses to develop and sell mobile phone and tablet accessories specifically designed to enhance the holographic augmented reality gaming experience. - **Augmented Reality Technology Industry:** Potential for companies to develop cutting-edge augmented reality technology that can be used for a variety of purposes, including tabletop gaming and more. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive XR Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sportrack.md) - [AR-Based Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffity.md) - [Augmented Reality Projection Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetop.md) - [3D Holographic Game Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vividq-call-of-duty.md) - [Digital Board Game Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arena.md) - [Gaming-Ready AR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qualcomm-snapdragon-ar2-platform.md) - [Headset-Free 3D Gaming Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-spatiallabs-truegame.md) - [Cardboard-Made Holographic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-holographic-display.md) - [Phygital Kids Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacto.md)