New $500 AI Console Lets You Build Board Games From Scratch
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
EverBoard is launching a $500 AI-powered digital game table that lets users generate custom board games using text prompts, alongside a subscription model and traditional Hasbro titles.
The hardware race for family game night is getting an upgrade. EverBoard is a new 21.5-inch touchscreen console launching this holiday season through Best Buy for $499.99, and its defining feature is the EverVibe Game Creator. By typing or speaking a few words, players can use generative AI to spin up an entirely original playable game complete with custom rules, art, and mechanics. The device features a 10-point touchscreen, a built-in battery, and physical privacy films that slide over the display to keep hidden cards or secret hands secure during multiplayer sessions.
While generating a game from a simple prompt sounds like a fun novelty, the subscription model behind it adds some friction. The initial hardware purchase includes a one-month EverPass, but continued access to the broader game library and creation tools costs $29 for three months or $99 annually, with a pricier premium tier offering increased generation limits. Alongside the AI tool, the platform supports pre-loaded digital classics from Hasbro like Monopoly and Scrabble, positioning itself as a modern successor to previous digital board game tables.
Of course, packing generative AI into a consumer device designed for families invites plenty of questions. EverBoard states that prompts are handled through commercial cloud partners with strict content moderation and promises that user data will not be used to train future AI models. However, the broader gaming community remains rightfully cautious about AI generation tools taking over creative labor like art and design. Whether users will actually want to play AI-generated games more than once will ultimately determine if this $500 experiment finds a permanent home in the living room.
Tags: Tabletop, AI Gaming, Hardware, Board Games
Original article: Polygon