<!-- canonical: https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crackables -->
<!-- robots: noindex -->

# Competitive Puzzle Games
OnePlus' 'Crackables' is an Intense Puzzle Game with a Distinct Prize

By Justin Lam | Published 2018-09-20 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crackables
References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/oneplus-crackables-news/) & [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2018/09/17/oneplus-google-crackables-prize/)

Developed as a partnership between China-based [OnePlus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneplus) and [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-original-chips), 'Crackables' is a new game combining puzzles in both the digital and physical worlds. Playable through the OnePlus website, this game is "comprised of a [series of compelling puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzlit) that need a combination of skill and speed to complete.” Players will be tasked with completing as many levels as possible until OnePlus selects its winner. Only the first 1,000 people to get through the three challenges will be allowed to continue playing. The challenges presented to the player will be crypto-focused.

The 1,000 players chosen to continue playing Crackables will then be sent an actual microcontroller that will allow them to finish the final puzzle and win the game. The winner will receive the "ultimate gaming setup," valued at $30,000. Runner-ups will also receive digital prizes.

Image Credit: OnePlus

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.6/10
- Popularity: 91% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Crypto-focused Games:** The rising trend of combining digital and physical puzzles with a crypto focus presents opportunities for innovative gaming experiences.
- **Competitive Puzzle Gaming:** The popularity of competitive puzzle games like 'Crackables' highlights the potential for engaging and intense gaming experiences.
- **Hybrid Gaming Experiences:** The fusion of online and offline gameplay in 'Crackables' opens up possibilities for unique and immersive gaming experiences.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Gaming:** The gaming industry can explore disruptive innovations in competitive puzzle games to attract and engage players.
- **Cryptocurrency:** The crypto industry can leverage the growing interest in crypto-focused games to drive adoption and showcase the potential of blockchain technology.
- **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can tap into the trend of hybrid gaming experiences to create new and exciting products that bridge the gap between digital and physical entertainment.

## Related on Trend Hunter

- [Code Cracking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/locked-crack-the-code.md)
- [Prize-Offering QR Code Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2-million-dollar-puzzle.md)
- [Daily Puzzle Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decodex-puzzle-game.md)
- [Social Puzzle Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubiks-run.md)
- [Streaming Service Brainteaser Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netflix-puzzled.md)
- [Overbearing Password-Guessing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-password-game.md)
- [Interactive Puzzle Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzle-board-game.md)
- [Math Puzzle Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summatch.md)
- [Mixed-Reality Treasure Hunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixed-reality-treasure-hunt.md)