# Collaborative Game Reflecting an interest in maker culture, brands offer DIY gaming options. By [Courtney Scharf](https://www.trendhunter.com/Courtney), Chief Client Officer | Published May 16, 2017 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/diy-gaming ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.1/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Collaborative Game trend? **Collaborative Game:** Consumers continue to be interested in creating and designing products for themselves, seeking out DIY experiences to create everything from clothing to home decor. Inspired by this shift, toy brands are offering up products that allows players to put their creativity to use by creating their own face-to-face games. Adding an entirely new element to game products, this shift is reflective of an increasing desire for extreme personalization and an opportunity to collaborate on products. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 9, 2016 to May 30, 2017 - Published: May 16, 2017 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Collaborative Game trend ### DIY Gaming As consumers continue to desire personalized experiences, and an opportunity to collaborate on products, they seek out DIY Gaming experiences. ### 3D Printing The emergence of 3D printers, and the ability to create game pieces at home, has provided consumers with the opportunity to personalize their gaming experience like never before. ### Board Game Resurgence With the increasing number of new board game releases, there is a clear evolution in consumer desires toward creating and designing their very own board game designs for a game that is entirely their own. ## What the Collaborative Game trend means for industry ### For Toy & Game Industry The growth in popularity of DIY gaming experiences can lead to new market opportunities within the toy and game industry. ### For Technology Industry The increased use of 3D printing and digital tools to create gaming pieces and experiences presents growth opportunities within the technology industry. ### For Education Industry As DIY gaming experiences can stimulate creativity and enhance problem-solving skills, creating gaming experiences that are also educational presents opportunities within the education industry. ## Workshop question How can you involve your customer in the creation of products? ## Trend signals for Collaborative Game Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 59%, activity 55%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 59% - Activity: 55% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Collaborative Game trend 5 featured examples from Feb 9, 2016 to May 30, 2017. - [DIY Board Game Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-game-designs): 'The White Box' Lets You Create Your Own Board Game Designs (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: 'The White Box' kit offers a DIY approach to board game design, presenting opportunities for innovation in the toy and game industry. - [Dry-Erase Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-board-game): This DIY Board Game Kit Boasts a Reusable Base and Cards (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The DIY board game trend presents an opportunity for toy manufacturers to provide customizable options that engage and inspire customers. - [Inventive Board Game Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-game-kit): The Game Inventors Kits Let Consumers Design Their Own Activities (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The board game industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating customizable features into their game designs. - [3D-Printed Game Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dungeons-dragons-miniatures): These DIY Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures Can Be Printed at Home (Category: Tech) Implication: The 3D printing industry can capitalize on the demand for printable game miniatures by providing equipment and materials specifically tailored for tabletop gaming. - [DIY Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-chess-set): This Micro Chess Set Can Be Made at Home with a 3D Printer (Category: Tech) Implication: The increasing accessibility of 3D printing technology opens up new possibilities for personalized production of board game sets. ## Recent trend clusters - [Constructible Franchises](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/constructible-franchises) (Life-Stages) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Life-Stages - [Retro Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-graphic-tees) - [Screen-Free Kids Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-free-kids-phones) - [Edible Oil-Based Lubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-lube) - [Women's Health-Focused Probiotic Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-health-probiotic-capsules) All articles: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages)