# Game-Inspired Cat Toys This Cat Jungle Gym is Straight Out of Super Mario World By Paul Maccarone | Published 2013-08-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-jungle-gym References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/07/26/The-Ultimate-Gamer-Cat-Complex/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/156709888/super-mario-cat-complex) CatastrophiCreations' cat jungle gym was inspired by the world of ‘Super Mario’ and is literally a dream come true for gamer fans and feline lovers alike. The jungle gym is perfect for those curious cats who are always looking for another adventure. What better place for them to find it than in a scene straight out of a [video game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-australia-1)? Sporting the [iconic boxed question mark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invincibility-star), the creative design inspires the desire to jump underneath it just like you would do when playing the game. It will be hilarious to watch as your feline companion jumps into the infamous flower pots with the idea that they might be transported to a whole new world. Such a clever creation certainly deserves recognition, both for its authentic 'Super Mario' design and its efficacy as a cat jungle gym. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Game-inspired Pet Toys:** Combining elements of popular video games with pet toys creates a new market for innovative pet toy designs. - **Interactive Cat Furniture:** Incorporating interactivity into cat furniture can provide a unique and engaging experience for both cats and their owners. - **Nostalgic Pet Products:** Drawing inspiration from nostalgic childhood memories can create a marketable and emotionally appealing product niche. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Accessories:** The pet accessories industry could benefit from incorporating features of popular media into their product designs to engage customers with both their pets and beloved media franchises. - **Home Furniture:** The home furniture industry could create a unique niche of interactive cat furniture products for cat owners aiming to add a playful component to their home design. - **Toys & Games:** The toys and games industry could expand into the pet product market by creating game-inspired pet toys with designs that appeal to both pets and their owners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feline Adventure Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventures-in-friskies-world.md) - [Cat-Friendly Conceptual Playful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neko-yama.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-home-adventure-life.md) - [Premium Cat Tree Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-cat-tree.md) - [Contemporary Cat Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Cat-Furniture-1.md) - [Modular Cat Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-cat-trees.md) - [Stylish Stimulating Cat Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catit.md) - [Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscreen-mist.md) - [Game-Inspired Cat Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stray-1.md)