# Tactile Gaming The video game industry extends to real life to satisfy consumer needs. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published May 6, 2013 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/tactile-gaming ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.6/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Tactile Gaming trend? **Tactile Gaming:** In the digital age, a bit of tactile entertainment is refreshing. Consumers who feel they've lost touch with the real world are seeking methods of reconnecting with it, yet are not willing to give up the fast-paced, competitive tone of digital entertainment. Tactile gaming allows them to indulge in the best of both worlds. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 15 to May 4, 2013 - Published: May 6, 2013 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/nostalgia), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Themes within the Tactile Gaming trend ### Tactile Gaming Consumers seek tactile experiences while still indulging in the competitive tone of digital entertainment. This trend presents an opportunity for the gaming, entertainment, and recreation industries to develop products that blend both physical and digital experiences. ### Modular Furniture The trend of modular furniture presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the furniture, construction and home decor industries to create customizable furniture with practical applications that can be rearranged to fit different spaces. ### Gamification of Phone Cases The trend of phone cases incorporating games presents an opportunity for phone case, gaming and tech companies to add value and entertainment for consumers, without depleting battery life on smartphones. ## What the Tactile Gaming trend means for industry ### For Gaming The gaming industry can capitalize on trends like Tactile Gaming by developing products that offer physical experiences in addition to digital entertainment. ### For Furniture Industries such as Furniture and Home Decor could benefit from incorporating the modular trend into versatile designs that allow for customization and practical applications. ### For Phone Accessories The phone case industry can benefit from adding gamification features such as the PureGear Retro Game Cases which provide entertainment and protection to smartphone users. ## Trend signals for Tactile Gaming Trend score 3.6 out of 10, from popularity 52%, activity 49%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 52% - Activity: 49% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Tactile Gaming trend 5 featured examples from Jan 15 to May 4, 2013. - [Tactile Pastime Phone Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puregear-retro-game-cases): PureGear Retro Game Cases Entertain Without Depleting Power (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The market for innovative phone cases presents opportunities for companies to create unique and entertaining products. - [Modular Tetris Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brackets-furniture): Brackets Furniture by Nendo Can Surround Users Like Parentheses (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation potential for furniture manufacturers to create modular and customizable furniture solutions. - [Real Mario Kart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-mario-kart): Waterloo Labs Faithfully Recreates the Classic Nintendo Racing Game for Real (Category: Autos) Implication: The real Mario Kart project opens up possibilities for game developers to design and build real-life gaming experiences that blur the line between virtual and physical worlds. - [Sci-Fi Lawn Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-star-game): ThinkGeek's Star Wars Death Star Game is Out of This World (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The growing demand for unique outdoor leisure activities creates a market for sci-fi themed lawn games. - [Building Block Chalk Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-chris-carlson): Artist Chris Carlson Recreates Tetris Using Chalk and Animation (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The art and design industry can embrace the trend of retro gaming art to attract a wider audience and offer unique, nostalgia-inducing products. ## 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)