# Wall-Mounted Board Games Straight Up Chess By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2008-11-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-mounted-games-vertical-chess-boards References: [rockyrook.blogspot](http://rockyrook.blogspot.com/2008/10/straight-up-chess.html) & [straightupchess](http://straightupchess.com/) Straight Up Chess has transformed the [traditional chess board](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-chess-set) into a novel piece of functional art. These unique [vertical wall-mounted chess boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chess-verse) allow you to hang the game on the wall and make a move each time you pass by. Nifty if you don't mind the possibility of your game of chess being dragged out for a week or more. **Implications** - With the rise of portable video games and mobile phone gaming, [traditional board games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-board-game) have largely lost favor with today's kids. By turning standard board games into interactive art, designers can revive this dying phenomenon and give families a fun way to interact with each other that doesn't involve modern technology. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Board Games:** Designers can revive the decline of traditional board games by creating interactive versions that merge art with gameplay. - **Vertical Gaming:** Vertical wall-mounted chess boards open up opportunities for creating unique gaming experiences and new dimensions of strategy. - **Alternate Game Interfaces:** Exploring non-traditional game formats like wall-mounted boards presents disruptive innovation opportunities for reimagining how games are played and experienced. ### Who This Affects Most - **Game Design:** Game designers can leverage the trend of wall-mounted board games by incorporating interactive, artistic elements into their creations. - **Home Decor:** The integration of functional board games into home decor offers opportunities for designers and retailers to cater to consumers looking for unique and engaging pieces. - **Family Entertainment:** Developing new variants of board games that promote family interaction without relying on modern technology presents a promising niche for family entertainment businesses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intelligent Portable Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eifplay.md) - [Vertical Drinking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-pong.md) - [Compact Game Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roll-up-chess-and-checkers-set.md) - [Bookshelf Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookshelf-board-game.md) - [Magnetic Portable Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ventureboard.md) - [Inclusively Designed Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dot-chess.md) - [AI-Powered Chess Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-chess-board.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)