# Competitive Playground Pastimes The Arch Rival Game Encourages Safe Sport By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-07-14 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arch-rival-game References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/arch-rival-playground-equipment-design-for-the-park/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/joshh/Arch-Rival-Fitness-Activity) Children are built with a great deal of pent up energy, and the Arch Rival Game has definite potential for tiring them out before they return home. A clever proposal for a [safe yet engrossing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-chase) [piece of playground equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-swings), this invention will instill a competitive edge that a kid may require to push himself later in life. Essentially, the setup of Josh Hodgkinson's creation incorporates five arching poles that are rooted in the earth on either side of a central partition. Each bar is embraced by a single [low-friction disk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connect-4-frenzy) which can travel quickly from one side of the post to another with a substantial push. With a youngster or two positioned on each side, the aim of the Arch Rival Game is to accumulate points by launching saucers into the other player's score zone, while protecting your own. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Safe Playground Equipment:** Designing safer playground equipment can reduce risk of injury and increase playtime for children. - **Active Play:** Encouraging more active play can help children develop healthy habits and reduce sedentary behaviors. - **Competitive Play:** Creating opportunities for competitive play can help children develop goal-oriented skills and an edge for later in life. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Playground Equipment Manufacturing:** Companies that manufacture playground equipment can innovate by designing safer and more engaging equipment like the Arch Rival Game. - **Sports and Recreation:** Organizations that promote active play and competitive games like the Arch Rival Game can inspire children to be more physically active. - **Education:** Schools can incorporate games like the Arch Rival Game into physical education programs to encourage healthy lifestyles and develop competitive skills. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Inspired Outdoor Play](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/getting-kids-outdoors.md) - [Hybrid Backyard Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-game.md) - [Fitness-Inspired Backyard Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-playsets.md) - [Generational-Lasting Dynamic Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mike-hewson-2.md) - [Trampoline-Enabled Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekygo.md) - [Contemporary Playroom Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/randle-wall-climbing-handle.md) - [Abstract Colorfully Vibrant Playscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wired-scape.md) - [Explorative Artwork Playground Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cuddly-playground.md) - [Interactive Screen-Free Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spin-play.md)