# Strategy Game Spice Shakers Checkmates Salt & Pepper Shakers Bring the King and Queen Together By Michael Hines | Published 2010-07-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkmates-salt-pepper-shakers References: [thegreenhead](http://www.thegreenhead.com/2010/07/checkmates-salt-pepper-shakers.php) & [uniquedaily](http://www.uniquedaily.com/checkmates-salt-n-pepper-shakers/) With the Checkmates salt & pepper shakers you'll be able to train for your big chess match even when you're cooking. These shakers are based on the [iconic strategy game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-chess-set) and double as replacement pieces should you happen to need them. I love seeing [cool takes on otherwise boring items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-game-collection). The Checkmates salt & pepper shakers are sure to ignite memories of previous chess matches as soon as you start to shake them. Relive your past gaming glory every time you sit down for a meal. These shakers are Bobby Fischer-approved. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Game-inspired Kitchen Accessories:** Designing kitchen accessories inspired by classic board games, such as salt and pepper shakers shaped like chess pieces. - **Nostalgia-based Products:** Creating products that evoke positive memories and emotions, such as shakers that remind users of past chess matches. - **Multi-purpose Kitchen Items:** Developing kitchen items that can serve more than one purpose, such as salt and pepper shakers that can also be used as chess pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchenware Industry:** Innovating designs of culinary tools to make cooking more playful and exciting, such as game-inspired shakers. - **Consumer Goods Industry:** Exploring creative ways to tap into customers' nostalgia, such as developing products that spark positive experiences and emotions. - **Toy Industry:** Partnering with kitchenware manufacturers to create dual-purpose products, such as shakers that also serve as game pieces, to expand product lines and cater to new demographics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chocolate Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compartes-chocolate-chess.md) - [Chess-Themed Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkmate-collection.md) - [Compact Game Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roll-up-chess-and-checkers-set.md) - [Chess-Inspired Ceramic Vase Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kish-o-mat.md) - [MSG Shaker Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaker-sets.md) - [Electromagnetic Conduction Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masteek-lightup-chess-set.md) - [Chess-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-games-soulmate-collection.md) - [Celestial Anti-Conflict Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/another-kingdom-light-stage-chess-set.md) - [Republic-Honoring Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chess-set-concept.md)