Blockchain-powered board games tablet preparing for launch

Board games like Medici, Tigris & Euphrates and Abandon Ship are the latest to be added to the blockchain-powered tabletop gaming tablet PlayTable. Blok Party, the company behind the tabletop tablet, struck a deal with German board game designer Reiner Knizia. As a result his most popular board games will now appear for the tablet when it launches within the next few months.

Blok Party already has the rights to popular titles like Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride and Love Letter. Together with a series of social multiplayer games all these titles will be available for PlayTable at launch.

PlayTable uses blockchain technology to store data on individual game pieces. The 8Hours Foundation is responsible for bringing all elements together. They’ve partnered with blockchain company VeChain to create an RFID system that creates a link between digital content and physical items for their tablet-based board games.

• Game developers that can offer unique game mechanics, and integrate gameplay into physical toys. In addition they can mint in-game currencies.
• Publishers can secure and track their IP, and create a community to further monetize their games.
• At the same time toy manufacturers have a platform that’s suitable for collaboration