# Environmental Ninja Games Carbon Runner is an Endless Runner Video Game About Climate Change By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-07-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-runner References: [fastcoexist](http://www.fastcoexist.com/3061033/these-4-games-will-teach-kids-how-we-can-tackle-climate-change) & [vimeo](https://vimeo.com/165415139) Environmental video game Carbon Runner takes a nostalgic approach to addressing a very present and problematic issue. Developed by Pew Pew Studios, Carbon Runner helps teach kids about climate change and implementing sustainable practices to make the Earth a better place. The endless runner game lets players jump and punch as a green ninja sent to make the world a greener place to live. They encounter things that are both good for the environment (worth collecting) and bad for the environment (for punching). Quizzes and databases teach students eco facts while also helping them to make environmentally friendly decisions. This game is a fun and interactive way to get young people immersed in important issues while still ensuring they learn loads. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Endless Runner Games:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more educational endless runner games that teach important social or environmental issues. - **Environmental Education Games:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create interactive games that educate players about environmental sustainability and encourage environmentally friendly decisions. - **Nostalgic Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine nostalgia with educational gaming experiences to engage and teach younger audiences about important topics. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Video Game Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate educational content and sustainability messages into video game development to create engaging and informative experiences. - **Environmental Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use technology and gamification to enhance environmental education methods and make learning more interactive and enjoyable. - **Edutainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine entertainment and education through gaming to create new opportunities for learning and engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Conscious Puzzle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kwalee.md) - [Mission-Based Play Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windy-weatherfoot-game.md) - [In-Game Tree-Planting Initatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/match-masters.md) - [Climate Change Betting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climate-bet.md) - [Vegetarian-Promoting Game Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subway-surfers-veggie-hunt.md) - [Carbon Footprint Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbongauge.md) - [Impactful Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanity-games.md) - [Social-Focused Childrens Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-snacks-games.md) - [Wildlife Awareness Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-cards.md)