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# Odorous Scratch-and-Sniff Games
The WowWee What's That Smell? Party Game Has Over 50 Smells

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-12-21 | Life-Stages
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wowwee-whats-that-smell
References: [dudeiwantthat](http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/entertainment/games/whats-that-smell-party-game.asp) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0794LSWH4/?tag=trenhunt0f-20)

The WowWee What's That Smell? Party Game is a new kind of [board game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emo) that aims to bring a [sensory experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moviescent) for players that is sure to either be loved or hated, depending on how strong their stomachs are.

The game features over 50 different smells that are contained on [scratch-and-sniff cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grab-the-sweet) that have players take turns trying to guess what the odor is. The player to guess correctly will earn the win the ability to dole out Whiffs of Shame to players of their choosing that include such options as Diaper Blowout, Hot Chunky Vomit and several other disgusting scents.

The WowWee What's That Smell? Party Game is suitable for between two and six players aged 14 and up to play.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.6/10
- Popularity: 28% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Smell-based Board Games:** The rise of smell-based board games that offer a differentiated and immersive sensory experience for players.
- **Augmented Reality Board Games:** The convergence of augmented reality technology with traditional board games to create new and engaging experiences for players.
- **Interactive Party Games:** The demand for interactive and social party games that bring people together in a fun and engaging way.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Board Games Industry:** The board games industry can leverage smell-based games to offer unique and fun experiences for players.
- **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry can capitalize on the integration of traditional board games with augmented reality technology.
- **Event Planning Industry:** The event planning industry can incorporate interactive party games as activities for corporate events, team building or social gatherings.

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