# Connected Balancing Toys 'Beasts of Balance' Combines Elements of Tabletop and Digital Gaming By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-11-27 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balancing-toys References: [packagingoftheworld](https://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2018/11/beasts-of-balance.html) & [beastsofbalance](https://beastsofbalance.com/) There are countless [balancing toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta-jenga) that have been introduced to challenge kids and adults alike over the years but 'Beasts of Balance' sets itself apart as a hybrid stacking game that incorporates elements of both tabletop gaming and digital storytelling. The [app-connected](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-my-world) Beasts of Balance game has players stack animal-shaped figures atop one another to create a towering creation, as each has a flat component that makes balancing possible. As well as offering a "Build" mode, the game also has a "Battle" variation that updates classic tabletop gaming. Some of the fun figurines in the game include dragons, unicorns and whales that can be collected and leveled up. The dynamic packaging for Beasts of Balance rejects conventional rectangular shapes and takes inspiration from the disruptive in-game volcano. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Hybrid Gaming:** Beasts of Balance combines elements of tabletop gaming and digital storytelling, creating a new hybrid gaming experience. - **App Integration:** The app-connected Beasts of Balance game enhances gameplay by providing additional modes and features. - **Collectible Figures:** Beasts of Balance features collectible animal-shaped figurines that can be collected and leveled up within the game. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can explore the potential of hybrid gaming experiences like Beasts of Balance to create innovative and engaging products. - **App Development:** Developers can capitalize on the trend of app integration in gaming by creating apps that enhance the gameplay experience. - **Collectibles Market:** The collectible figures in Beasts of Balance present opportunities for the collectibles market to expand and create new lines of products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Phygital Kids Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacto.md) - [Blockish Oversized Stacking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-tumble-xl.md) - [Innovative Game Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-game-collection.md) - [Engaging 3D Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foros-game.md) - [Multifunctional Game Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lego-group.md) - [Face-to-Face Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board.md) - [Phygital Fairy Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holobrite-pixie-lantern.md) - [Experiment-Based Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-lab.md) - [Phygital Baseball Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/base-on-board-20.md)