# Fist-Bumping Games The Bro Fist Simulator Teaches Players How to Properly Salute Each Other By M | Published 2016-02-06 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bro-fist References: [steamed.kotaku](http://steamed.kotaku.com/bro-fist-simulator-reveals-the-true-pain-of-being-a-bro-1757401011) & [steamcommunity](http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=615681540) Fist bumping is a [customary greeting gesture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connection-apps) amongst many young Millennials, and the Bro Fist Simulator helps consumers correctly learn how to do the handshake with a [simulated gamified experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belkins-challenge). The game lets consumers practice bumping fists till they get it just right. The Bro Fist Simulator is a nod to [classic video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/product-guesser) with an 8-bit aesthetic, simple graphics and a singular playing goal. Users are encouraged to fist bump with the opponent and if done correctly, they score points. However, if the fist bump is less than sub-par the players can lose their limbs in a bloody finger slicing. As the game instructs, "But be careful! If your fingers aren’t closed to a fist when fist bumping the other bro, they will snap off!” The simulator offers consumers new to slang or customary gestures a convenient place to learn. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Virtual Handshakes:** The Bro Fist Simulator exemplifies the potential for virtual reality to teach and refine physical interactions. - **Gamified Learning Experiences:** The Bro Fist Simulator demonstrates the potential for gamification to enhance learning experiences for consumers. - **Gesture-based Communication:** The popularity of fist-bumping among Millennials suggests a trend towards more casual and physical forms of communication. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** The Bro Fist Simulator exemplifies the potential for gaming to be used for educational purposes and create new types of gameplay experiences. - **Virtual Reality:** The Bro Fist Simulator exemplifies the potential for virtual reality to create immersive, educational experiences for users. - **Communication Technology:** The popularity of new and unique physical communication trends, such as fist-bumping, creates opportunities for the development of technologies that help people connect in meaningful ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creative Frustration Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punch-your-client.md) - [Finger-Focused Dancing Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orb-finger-dance-machine.md) - [Interactive Number Estimation Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunch-punch.md) - [Exercise-Focused Gaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-5min-x-suika-game.md) - [Proactively Challenging Boxing Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxing-trainers.md) - [Gamified Fitness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tae-bo-reboot-app.md) - [Branded Button-Masher Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cold-justice.md) - [Simplistic Dynamic Game Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-egg.md) - [Color-Blasting AR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-you-beat-the-box.md)