# Retro Game Cookies These DIY Tetris Sugar Cookies are Formed to Look Like Video Game Pieces By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-08-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-tetris References: [sugarandcloth](http://sugarandcloth.com/2015/08/diy-tetris-cookies/) These DIY Tetris cookies take playing with your food to a whole new level. If you are a fan of [retro games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hundreds-and-tetris), these tasty treats are something you will need to try as soon as possible. From Sugar and Cloth, the cookie recipe is basically whatever your favorite [sugar cookie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillsbury-basketball-shape-sugar-cookies) is, plus you'll need your very own [Tetris shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-tumble-xl) cookie cutters. Using a rolling pin, fondant (or Royal icing), corn syrup and a mini dowel or toothpick, you can make the DIY Tetris cookies look just like the real thing. These are the perfect sweet snack to enjoy the next time you are feeling particularly nostalgic. You get bonus points for decorating them in a color scheme, just like the game. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Gaming-inspired Food:** Opportunity for creating unique food products inspired by classic video games. - **DIY Food Crafts:** Opportunity for developing recipes and tools to help consumers create fun and customized edible creations. - **Nostalgic Snacks:** Opportunity for producing snacks that evoke feelings of nostalgia and appeal to consumers seeking a taste of the past. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for creating innovative and nostalgic food products. - **Gaming:** Opportunity for collaborations between gaming companies and food brands to create game-themed snacks and merchandise. - **Baking and Pastry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for developing new baking tools and techniques for creating unique and customizable treats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Gaming Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario.md) - [Game-Inspired Playable Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-solid.md) - [Puzzle Video Game Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sara-hyat-tetris-sofa.md) - [Streaming Series Cookie Cutters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-cookie-cutters.md) - [Gamified Cookie Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-pacman.md) - [Nostalgic Cookie Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-butter-cookie-tin.md) - [Video Game-Honoring Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-a-minecraft-movie.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-cookie-cruiser.md) - [Chicken Nugget-Shaped Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-device.md)