# Wellness Gaming Enhancing health and providing treatment through games. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Jan 29, 2012 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/wellness-gaming ## Key Figures - Trend score: 1.9/10 - Evidence articles: 8 ## What is the Wellness Gaming trend? **Wellness Gaming:** Video games are still considered by many consumers to be a waste of time, and while that might be the case for some games, there is a growing market for wellness-based games, which actually help to enhance a person's quality of life. These games, whether they're used for stress-relief, treatment, fitness or overall mental health, are products that appeal to people who would never classify themselves as typical "gamers." And therein lies the advantage: by appealing to non-gamers, video game brands can secure an entirely different customer and market segment to augment overall sales. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 8 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 18, 2011 to Jan 28, 2012 - Published: Jan 29, 2012 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Wellness Gaming trend ### Wellness-Based Gamification Gamification of wellness and fitness is becoming a trend as it appeals to non-traditional gamers and promotes the overall market segment with smarter and healthy products. ### Therapeutic Video Games The development of therapeutic video games is on the rise and creates an opportunity for affordable and accessible mental and physical health treatments for patients who are resistant to conventional therapies. ### Biofeedback Technology Integration Biofeedback technology is being integrated with modern games to help reduce stress and anxiety, presenting an opportunity to target the market segment that faces high-stress lifestyles. ## What the Wellness Gaming trend means for industry ### For Healthcare Industry The healthcare industry is witnessing the rise of innovative technology-enabled gamification treatments for patients who were resistant to conventional treatments. ### For Gaming Industry Gaming companies are now venturing into wellness-based gamification, opening up an entirely new market segment to augment overall sales. ### For Entertainment Industry The development of innovative video games is a great opportunity for the entertainment industry to promote mood-enhancing, life-enriching and motivational content. ## Trend signals for Wellness Gaming Trend score 1.9 out of 10, from popularity 25%, activity 23%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 25% - Activity: 23% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Wellness Gaming trend 8 featured examples from Aug 18, 2011 to Jan 28, 2012. - [Real-Life Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/explorence-app): The Explorence App Provides Activity Incentives Through Races and Wagering (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Fitness and wellness industry can benefit from incorporating gamification and technology into their offerings. - [Patient Empowering Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pe-interactive): PE Interactive Hopes to Strengthen the Resolve of Cancer Victims (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity for the healthcare industry to incorporate therapeutic video games into patient treatment plans, particularly for children with cancer. - [Vibration-Sensitive Racing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fit-freeway): Fit Freeway App Allows Users to Speed to the Winning Diet (Category: Tech) Implication: Mobile gaming industry can leverage the demand for fitness-focused games by developing more interactive and competitive experiences. - [Therapeutic Entertainment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-games-saved-my-life): 'How Games Saved My Life' Shines a Light on the Positivity of Gaming (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunities for innovative game development that focuses on therapeutic benefits. - [Geriatric Gaming Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-smith1): Neuroscientist Stuart Smith Finds Medical Potential in Video Games (Category: Tech) Implication: Implementing video game solutions in neurological rehabilitation to enhance patient outcomes. - [Motivational Well-Being Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindbloom-life-game): Mindbloom Life Game Helps You Improve Your Quality of Life (Category: Tech) Implication: Developing video games that can improve personal health and wellness. - [Stress-Relieving Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biofeedback-technology): Biofeedback Technology is Helping Build Anxiety-Fighting Video Games (Category: Tech) Implication: The use of biofeedback technology provides game developers with an innovative way to create games with a focus on mental health and well-being. - [Combative Motion Gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-defense-training-camp): 'Self Defense Training Camp' Teaches Lifesaving Fighting Skills (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for the gaming and fitness industries to collaborate in creating immersive virtual workouts ## 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)