Category
Tech
Deskside Sound
Trend cluster
Category
Wellness Gaming
2.0
The enhancement of health through games is taken further.
3.3
Trend score
What's Happening
What is the Wellness Gaming 2.0 trend?
Wellness Gaming 2.0: Wellness gaming has evolved to include social aspects to not only enhance quality of life in a fun way, but spread the word to a network of people. This ties to a new view of health and wellness as a mark of status, and is especially helpful for brands in the industry looking to make closer connections to their consumer.
Evidence
Examples of the Wellness Gaming 2.0 trend
CategoryTech
Amicable Medical Toys
The CHRU DOUD is an Informative and Comforting Friend to Child Patients
The healthcare industry can explore the development of hi-tech medical toys and use them as tools to improve the patient experience, especially for children.
CategorySocial Good
Depressing Adventure Games
The Depression Quest Game Explores Important Mental Health Issues
The mental health industry can explore creating and integrating more text-based games and gamified therapy resources to help individuals manage their mental health.
CategoryTech
Active Challenge Apps
Hotseat Encourages Workers to Stop Sitting and Interact With Each Other
The health and wellness industry can benefit from incorporating interactive and challenge-based apps that encourage greater physical activity.
CategoryTech
Healthy Eating Digital Games
Pixelate by Sures Kumar and Lana Z Porter Makes Diners Compete
The health and wellness industry can leverage gamified technologies and devices to promote nutrition and encourage healthier eating habits.
CategoryTech
Pain-Reducing Video Games
This Augmented Reality Game Allivates Pain in Amputee Patients
Implementing virtual reality and augmented reality solutions for pain management and rehabilitation in the healthcare industry.
CategoryLifestyle
Breath-Controlled Games
Zenytime Wants to Make Concentrated Breathing Fun
The integration of breath-controlled gaming can create innovative experiences in the gaming industry.
CategoryTech
Stroke Victim Rehab Games
The Nintendo Wii Console is Being Adapted to Help Stroke Victims
Integrating gaming technology into healthcare settings to enhance rehabilitation and therapy for stroke victims.
Trend themes
Themes within the Wellness Gaming 2.0 trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Social Wellness Gaming
Wellness gaming has evolved to include social aspects to enhance quality of life in a fun way and to spread the word to a network of people.
02
Health Focused Digital Game
Digital games focusing on health, wellness or medical issues provide an engaging way to learn and bring awareness to important health issues.
03
Physiotherapy Gaming Console
Using gaming consoles like the Nintendo Wii as part of stroke victim rehabilitation provides a fun, cost-effective and efficient way to help individuals regain movement control.
Industry implications
What the Wellness Gaming 2.0 trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Healthcare
These trends presented provide wide-ranging opportunities for healthcare organizations to engage with patients in a fun, engaging and innovative manner.
For
Gaming
The trends show how the gaming industry can take on a more social and health-focused direction, providing unique and engaging game experiences and narrative.
For
Mental Health
Gaming, apps, and tools that remotely promote mental and emotional well-being for individuals are fundamental in addressing mental health concerns.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Wellness Gaming 2.0
Trend score 3.3 out of 10, from popularity 58%, activity 33%, freshness 8%.
Popularity58%
Activity33%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X (not a primary audience)
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Asia-Pacific
