# Tabletop Play Active indoor gaming offers a comforting source of play. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Mar 23, 2014, updated Apr 3, 2014 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/tabletop-play ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.5/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Tabletop Play trend? **Tabletop Play:** With modern youths swaying toward less active experiences due to digital technology, parents are looking to more engaging at-home recreations to add athletics to routine behavior. Tabletop games that encourage play with others allows individuals to engage in lively activities in the comfort of their own home, combining convenient methods of entertainment with the desire for more private, and comforting sources of play. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 18, 2012 to Mar 18, 2014 - Published: Mar 23, 2014 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Tabletop Play trend ### Active At-Home Recreation Parents seek to encourage more active play for children at home. ### Incorporating Play Into Furniture Design Designers create furniture that doubles as playful activity areas. ### Novelty Gaming Adaptations Traditional table games adapted with new twists, creating unique gaming experiences. ## What the Tabletop Play trend means for industry ### For Furniture Incorporating playful elements into furniture design, enabling users to switch between use and play. ### For Recreation Combining traditional games with new adaptations and twists, creating novel gaming experiences. ### For Children's Toys Adapting tabletop games to allow for more active play, appealing to parents and children alike. ## Trend signals for Tabletop Play Trend score 2.5 out of 10, from popularity 31%, activity 36%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 31% - Activity: 36% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Tabletop Play trend 6 featured examples from Jan 18, 2012 to Mar 18, 2014. - [Rotating Ping Pong Doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ping-pong-table-door): This Ping Pong Table Door Makes Furniture Fun (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The furniture industry can tap into the multi-functional furniture trend and incorporate sporting activities into furniture design to appeal to more customers. - [Tiny Table Tennis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ping-pong-by-huzi-design): The Ping Pong by Huzi Design is a Playful and Flexible Surface for All (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Furniture manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of multipurpose and interactive furniture by incorporating new designs and features that cater to the needs of consumers. - [Sporty Breakfast Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foosball-coffee-table): The Foosball Coffee Table Lets You Score Goals and Sip Joe (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The Foosball coffee table presents an opportunity for furniture manufacturers to explore the integration of interactive gaming elements into their designs, catering to consumers s… - [Quartet Ping Pong Counters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quad-table-tennis-game): Quad Table Tennis Game Gives the Classic a Crazy Twist (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The Quad Table Tennis Game can revolutionize the table games industry by introducing innovative and engaging gameplay mechanics. - [Building Block Playtime Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-activity-table): The LEGO Activity Table Features a Built-In Board for Building (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Creating furniture specifically designed for children can be a disruptive innovation opportunity in the furniture industry. - [Scaled-Down Pool Table Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/putter-pool-indoor-game): The Putter Pool Indoor Game Can Be Used for Playing Pool or Mini Putt (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Businesses that offer indoor gaming experiences, such as bowling alleys, arcades, and game rooms, can expand their offerings with scaled-down pool tables and hybrid games. ## 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)