Norwegian TV Hits Live On as Board Games
Story House Egmont in Norway is turning hit reality shows from TV 2 like The Farm and The Traitor into exciting board games. So far, 75,000 Norwegians have brought these games into their living rooms to compete in their favorite TV concepts at home.
The newest board game release, 71 Degrees North, is yet another proof that Norwegians’ love for reality TV does not stop at the screen. The game is already nearly sold out, and retailers are asking for more.
Just like the celebrities on the TV version of 71 Degrees North, players are challenged with tasks inspired by the show, as they make their way from Lindesnes, the southernmost tip of Norway, to the North Cape in the far north.
“That is why the board games work,” she adds, “and why they appeal to such a wide audience.”
Norwegians love bringing their favorite programs home. There is nothing like stepping into the reality experience yourself. By transforming these TV universes into board games, fans get the chance to test their own skills, strategy, and teamwork around the table.
Grethe Kristensen is confident about the future of board games based on TV hits:
“The potential is enormous. These popular shows have hundreds of thousands of viewers, and when a concept lives across TV, board games, and social media, it becomes a complete entertainment package that people won’t want to miss.”