# Tablet-Top Racing Games The Pocket Racing Game Lets You Place a Toy Car On Your Tablet Screen By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-04-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-racing-game References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/pocket-racing/42889/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/560773543/pocket-racing-20-race-a-real-car-on-your-ipad?token=0e1370dd) We've all played car racing games that involve controlling a virtual vehicle on a tablet screen, not to mention old-school ones that actually involved running a toy car over a [physical track](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/race-track-desk) -- but the Pocket Racing game blends the best of both worlds. What's great about this particular car racing game is the fact that it requires you to actually place a physical, small toy car on top of your tablet's screen. The game screen zips across the screen, giving off the illusion that the physical toy car is exactly racing down the screen's roadway. Amazingly, when the car encounters an on-screen obstacle, it physically jiggles on the tablet. Ultimately, the Pocket Racing car racing game is an extremely immersive game that will appeal to both children and adults alike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Physical-digital Hybrid Gaming:** The Pocket Racing game combines physical toy cars with virtual gameplay, creating an immersive and interactive gaming experience. - **Augmented Reality Gaming:** By overlaying virtual obstacles on a physical toy car, Pocket Racing adds an extra layer of excitement and immersion to the gaming experience. - **Multi-modal Interactions:** Pocket Racing utilizes touch-based interactions on a tablet screen along with physical manipulation of a toy car, creating a unique and engaging gameplay. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** The Pocket Racing game opens up opportunities for toy manufacturers to create innovative products that integrate with digital gaming platforms. - **Mobile Gaming:** The combination of physical toy cars and tablet gaming presents opportunities for mobile game developers to create new and interactive experiences. - **Augmented Reality Technology:** Pocket Racing showcases the potential of augmented reality technology in gaming, highlighting the need for advancements in AR hardware and software. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [VR Track Racing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-machines-mini-challenge-mayhem.md) - [Mixed Reality Racer Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rift-rally.md) - [Racing-Inspired Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacorsa-grand-prix-game.md) - [Racing Strategy Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escape-road.md) - [Travel-Ready Racing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-2-fast-card-racers.md) - [AI-Powered Racing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-racing.md) - [In-Car Gaming Integrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-x-airconsole.md) - [Eco-Friendly Racing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turbo-edge-riders.md) - [Transforming Racetrack Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racetrack-toy.md)