# Wellness Gaming 2.0 The enhancement of health through games is taken further. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Dec 18, 2014 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/wellness-gaming-20 ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.3/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 31, 2013 to Dec 12, 2014 - Published: Dec 18, 2014 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Examples of the Wellness Gaming 2.0 trend 7 featured examples from Mar 31, 2013 to Dec 12, 2014. - [Amicable Medical Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chru-doud): The CHRU DOUD is an Informative and Comforting Friend to Child Patients (Category: Tech) Implication: 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. - [Depressing Adventure Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/depression-quest): The Depression Quest Game Explores Important Mental Health Issues (Category: Social Good) Implication: The mental health industry can explore creating and integrating more text-based games and gamified therapy resources to help individuals manage their mental health. - [Active Challenge Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stop-sitting): Hotseat Encourages Workers to Stop Sitting and Interact With Each Other (Category: Tech) Implication: The health and wellness industry can benefit from incorporating interactive and challenge-based apps that encourage greater physical activity. - [Healthy Eating Digital Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelate-by-sures-kumar): Pixelate by Sures Kumar and Lana Z Porter Makes Diners Compete (Category: Tech) Implication: The health and wellness industry can leverage gamified technologies and devices to promote nutrition and encourage healthier eating habits. - [Pain-Reducing Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-game): This Augmented Reality Game Allivates Pain in Amputee Patients (Category: Tech) Implication: Implementing virtual reality and augmented reality solutions for pain management and rehabilitation in the healthcare industry. - [Breath-Controlled Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenytime): Zenytime Wants to Make Concentrated Breathing Fun (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The integration of breath-controlled gaming can create innovative experiences in the gaming industry. - [Stroke Victim Rehab Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stroke-victim): The Nintendo Wii Console is Being Adapted to Help Stroke Victims (Category: Tech) Implication: Integrating gaming technology into healthcare settings to enhance rehabilitation and therapy for stroke victims. ## Themes within the Wellness Gaming 2.0 trend ### 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. ### 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. ### 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. ## What the Wellness Gaming 2.0 trend means for industry ### For 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 for Wellness Gaming 2.0 Trend score 3.3 out of 10, from popularity 58%, activity 33%, freshness 8%. - 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