This study challenges constitutional problems of the identification regulation on online web-board Games, which is about to be reviewed by Ministry of Government Legislation. The regulation comprises imposition of duty for online web-board game publisher to identify every game user whenever the game user plays or accesses the online web-board game. The regulation is deemed to be unconstitutional because 1) it is not an effective mean to prevent online web-board game from being misused as gambling 2) it violates free speech right, right on personal information as well as privacy. As the Constitutional Court of Korea has already decided that internet real-name system, which imposed identification duty online bulletin board, is unconstitutional, any regulator or legislator should not use identification regulation without eliminating its unconstitutionality.

The recent introduction of numerous outstanding tabletop games from Europe and America, coupled with the thriving domestic tabletop game crowdfunding platforms, highlights the huge potential of the board game market in China. Additionally, studies have demonstrated that board games not only provide leisure and entertainment, but also have a positive impact on children’s education, corporate management, and the medical field. However, the Chinese board game industry is facing certain challenges in the digital age. The lack of excellent domestic board game works, designers, and brands are hindering its development. This paper examines the Chinese tabletop game brands from a digital perspective and offers suggestions for the building of strong Chinese board game brands.