# Arcade Game ID Art The Amusement Field Identification Kit Brings Back the Era of Pac-Man and Pong By Angela Rajic | Published 2014-01-15 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusement-field References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/20/5229652/a-field-guide-to-classic-arcade-design) & [society6](http://society6.com/komboh) Canadian design and illustration firm Komboh released the Amusement Field Identification Kit, which is a set of illustrations and blueprints of [classic arcade video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-arcade-pro). The games depicted date from 2007 all the way back to the early 70s, at the dawn of arcade game creation. Games mentioned include Pong, [Ms Pac-Man](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-pacman-collection), Donkey Kong and Space Invaders II. This art collection hearkens back to a recently bygone era, as [hand-held electronics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-classic) and online game play replaced arcade games. It brings up fond memories of all the most popular games and large, clunky stationary boxes on which we used to play them. The Amusement Field Identification Kit is a great piece of modern memorabilia for anyone who grew up playing in arcades as a kid. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Classic Arcade Game Revival:** The resurgence of classic arcade games creates opportunities for companies to innovate and modernize older games. - **Nostalgia-based Design Merchandise:** Producing merchandise that evokes nostalgia for past eras and products can be a lucrative market. - **Retro Illustration and Blueprint Art:** Creating retro-inspired art and design can appeal to consumers seeking nostalgia while also providing a unique and modern twist. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry can capitalize on the revival of classic arcade games by developing new technologies that enhance the gaming experience. - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can use nostalgia-based merchandise for marketing and branding purposes, as it appeals to consumers seeking retro items. - **Art and Design Industry:** The art and design industry can provide consumers with unique and retro-inspired creations, merging past designs with modern materials and techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Arcade Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/class-of-81.md) - [Retro Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro.md) - [Video Game Crochet Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woobles-pacman-crochet-kit.md) - [Pillow-Like Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade1up-pacman-couchcade.md) - [Nostalgic 3D-Printed Arcade Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock.md) - [Micro Tabletop Arcade Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-arcade-machines.md) - [Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-arcade-gamestation-portable.md) - [Retro Plug-and-Play Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-plug-play-systems.md) - [Design-Conscious Arcade Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-basketball-game.md)