Gaming consoles have become popular among adults and kids alike. These consoles do not only offer entertainment but also come in the form of educational resources. The only problem is, to date, the majority of gaming consoles consist of a device that is plugged into television; and once turned on, the gamer gets lost in the game that they are playing. The result? Families are spending less time together, and each person is going about gaming their own way.

We seek to do the opposite of this. PlayTable is a movement that took the idea of a traditional gaming console and turned it into a device that brings the whole family together. Now, PlayTable is partnering up with ToyBox; a 3D printer with an ever-expanding easy to use marketplace app. This means, not only will people gain access to a gaming console that makes board games more accessible; but they will also be able to print their own toys and link a VIM (Virtual Integrated Metadata - a non-fungible token) to it, in order to make it come to life on PlayTable’s interactive surface.

But, how do we keep track of all of your in-game purchases and collectibles and how are we able to link them to your favorite toys? Well, as part of the 8Hours Ecosystem, the PlayTable uses RFID combined with VeChain Blockchain technology to securely store all of your gaming information in one convenient place. PlayTable uses VeChain as it is the most advanced blockchain available today.

VeChain’s integration and research into RFID and NFC are what make it a perfect fit for the PlayTable. With PlayTable and VeChain, playing is possible anywhere.

Toybox 3D printer

The PlayTable Gaming Console

The PlayTable is the world’s first interactive tabletop gaming device that enhances social interactions and establishes stronger connections between kids of all ages. Powered by the VeChainThor blockchain technology and the native EHrT token, PlayTable is the pioneer for Toy-Reality, which is the interaction between physical toys in digital games.

With Toy-Reality, we can now utilize RFID-tagged toys to bridge the gap between physical and digital play, breathing new life into board games, video games, and educational programs. By utilizing and burning EHrT tokens to mint NFTs, this process ensures that every toy is unique with its own story and statistics.

PlayTable is a gaming device that has a shape similar to that of a tablet, but with a larger screen than current tablets on the market. The platform allows for board games to be played in a digital environment but combines physical objects in order to create a more interactive experience. Toys that are equipped with RFID technology is used alongside the console, allowing players to control characters in the real world, and have their moves updated on display.

Many game development companies such as Catan and Asmodee have already become part of the PlayTable ecosystem, and the company is expecting even more releases on its platform following the launch of the public release.

Where ToyBox Fits Into The Project

ToyBox is another unique invention that consists of a 3D printer that is able to print a wide selection of different toys within hours. As seen on Shark Tank, ToyBox is one of the most affordable 3D printers that have hit the market and is the perfect way to provide children with hours’ worth of entertainment, as well as educating them about modern technologies such as 3D printing.

While ToyBox on its own already provides a lot of fun, PlayTable has recently joined up with this company in order to bring a more captivating experience to gamers.

With the ability to quickly and easily print out 3D toys using the ToyBox printer, RFID tags can be easily attached to these toys and programmed by the PlayTable console by consuming EHrT tokens. Once programmed, the toy can then be used in a series of different games that are installed on the PlayTable gaming console.

What this essentially means is that there will be an unlimited variety of games for people to play, along with an endless number of opportunities for designing and printing toys that can go with these games.

How PlayTable And ToyBox Will Work Together