# Gamer Lunch Boxes This Bento Lunch Box is the Perfect Geeky Accessory for Back to School By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-08-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bento-lunch-box References: [chiclaunches](http://chiclaunches.com/gamebox/) & [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2015/08/12/game-box-bento-box-press-start-to-lunch/?utm_source=Technabob%20-%20Newsletter%20Subscribers&utm_campaign=3880731465-Technabob_Daily_RSS_Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4edc43716b-3880731465-72773445&mc_cid=3880731465&mc_eid=2c7b1f5c58) A bento lunch box is very common in elementary school lunchrooms. The mealtime carryall features multiple sections which allow kids to pack several of their favorite dishes without having to cross-contaminate. The 'Game Box [Bento](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentoinspired-school-lunches) Box' refashions the usual lunch box design to appeal to gamers. This bento lunch box is inspired by retro [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-set) [Game Boy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-flip-concept) devices and will remind one of their childhood. The lid of this gamer-friendly lunch box features a painted screen, arrow keys, and colored buttons as well as 'Start' and 'Menu' elements. In addition to its geeky and retro design, this bento box is also spill-proof, ensuring one's lunch is mess-free. Requiring no batteries, the 'Game Box Bento Box 'will be released for purchase this coming September. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Geeky Lunch Boxes:** Creating lunch boxes with designs inspired by tech gadgets and pop culture appeals to nostalgic gamers and geeky individuals. - **Retro-inspired Designs:** Incorporating nostalgia-inducing designs from past eras into everyday items like lunch boxes creates a sense of familiarity and connection with consumers. - **Mess-free Lunch Solutions:** Developing spill-proof lunch boxes provides convenience for individuals who want to enjoy their meals without worrying about mess or cross-contamination. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Goods:** Consumer goods companies can explore partnerships with tech and entertainment brands to create innovative lunch boxes that cater to geeky consumers. - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can consider packaging their products in themed lunch boxes to attract customers who value unique and visually appealing mealtime experiences. - **Children's Products:** Designing lunch boxes with spill-proof features and appealing designs can provide a competitive edge in the children's products industry, ensuring parents feel confident in their child's lunchtime experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Compartmentalized Lunch Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venn-bento-box.md) - [Meal Preparation Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memobento.md) - [Convenience-Focused Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-bundle.md) - [All-Inclusive Leakproof Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-box1.md) - [Landscape-Inspired Bento Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyobodo-fiume.md) - [Steam Heating Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfheating-lunch-box.md) - [Japanese Bento-Inspired Stationery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bento-jot.md) - [Vibrant Freezable Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezable-lunch-boxes.md) - [Playful Freezable Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playtime-lunch-box.md)