# Gameplay Condiment Cubes Dice Salt & Pepper Shakers are Playful Spice Receptacles By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-03-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dice-salt-pepper-shakers References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2011/02/28/dice-salt-pepper-shakers/32045) & [perpetualkid](http://www.perpetualkid.com/dice-salt-and-pepper-shakers.aspx) There's a charming element to the iconic Casino Dice Salt & Pepper shakers; however, one should not try to use them in the conventional way. Modeled on the [small six counter spotted cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubiks-wowcube), these [lucky die dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habit-dice) are for shaking but not rolling. Offering up a pair of twos, they could be quite generous depending on your game. Of course, the only trick about the Dice Salt & Pepper shakers is making sure you can tell them apart. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gaming-inspired Kitchen Accessories:** Opportunities for creating unique and playful kitchen accessories that incorporate elements of popular games. - **Dual-purpose Tableware:** Innovative tableware designs that serve multiple functions, such as the Dice Salt & Pepper shakers which can be used as both spice receptacles and playful game pieces. - **Personalized Kitchen Decor:** The ability to customize kitchen decor with playful and unique accessories, such as the Casino Dice Salt & Pepper shakers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming and Toys:** Opportunities for popular gaming and toy companies to expand into the home and kitchen decor space with game-inspired designs. - **Home Goods and Decor:** Potential for home goods and decor companies to incorporate playful and unique designs, such as the Dice Salt & Pepper shakers, into their product lines. - **Kitchenware and Tableware:** Opportunities for kitchenware and tableware companies to offer innovative, dual-purpose designs that bring an element of fun and playfulness to the dining experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dice-Shaped Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unidice.md) - [MSG Shaker Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaker-sets.md) - [Dual Spice Shaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stui.md) - [Gilded Role-Playing Game Dice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/precision-play-signature-series-dice.md) - [Tabletop Seed Shakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/munchy-seeds-need-seeds.md) - [Multiple Dice-Inspired Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d20-digital-watch.md) - [Cloud-Shaped Stevia Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowy-cubes.md) - [Functional Table Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-seasonings.md) - [Gamified Task Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dice-my-day.md)