# Predictive Play Predictive technology shifts into areas of entertainment. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Mar 13, 2015 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/predictive-play ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.0/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Predictive Play trend? **Predictive Play:** Often used for added efficiency in the workplace, predictive technology is expanding into more leisurely activities for heightened customization. Integrating predictive technology into games and online activities, brands are not only adding an element of customization, but also helping to make elements of play more technologically efficient. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 30, 2014 to Mar 3, 2015 - Published: Mar 13, 2015 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Predictive Play trend ### Predictive Technology Integration Integrating predictive technology into leisure activities for heightened customization and efficiency. ### Data-Driven Personalization Developing unique taste profiles and making data-driven suggestions based off of individual preferences. ### Technological Randomness Incorporating randomness and chance into daily activities through predictive technology. ## What the Predictive Play trend means for industry ### For Entertainment Industry Integrating predictive technology into gaming and other leisure activities for enhanced user experience. ### For Software Industry Developing predictive software for various applications including but not limited to age progression and personalization. ### For Retail Industry Creating personalized recommendations for products using data-driven algorithms. ## Trend signals for Predictive Play Trend score 3.0 out of 10, from popularity 50%, activity 32%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 50% - Activity: 32% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Predictive Play trend 4 featured examples from Jan 30, 2014 to Mar 3, 2015. - [Fortune-Telling Chronographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foretell-watch): The Foretell Watch Answers Life's Tough Questions Every Five Seconds (Category: Tech) Implication: Fashion brands can capitalize on the demand for predictive accessories, creating innovative designs that fuse fashion and technology. - [Predictive Age Progression Software](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/age-progression): This Software Predicts What a Baby Will Look Like as an Adult (Category: Tech) Implication: The technology industry can explore the development and application of predictive age progression software. - [Predictive Drinking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next-glass): Next Glass Learns the Drinks You Like to Make Data-Driven Suggestions (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity for app developers to create personalized and data-driven apps for the beverage industry. - [Predictive Search Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/query-game): The Query Game Plays Off Google's Predictive Search Feature (Category: Tech) Implication: Incorporating popular online culture into board game design presents a niche opportunity to differentiate and appeal to younger audiences. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)