# Hands-On Digital Learning Games The 'Toyji' Smart Toy is an Educational Game for Ages Three and Up By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-11-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-game References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/toyji-smart-toy-unveiled-by-sensible-play-28-11-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/845299818/personalized-smart-toy-gaming-platform-for-fun-lea) Devices such as tablets and devices are used today by children as a way to play and learn, but the 'Toyji' smart toy is an educational game that aims to remove children from focusing so much on the screen. 'Toyji' merges a hands-on experience with the digital experience in order to help improve [tactile capabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-educational-system), while also enabling the functionality of tablet gaming. This could potentially help to make the learning experience for viable for young ones as opposed to being somewhat one-dimensional like with an app. The 'Toyji' smart toy educational game consists of a game board and [3D-printed game pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makerworld-cyberbrick) that can be moved around the playing surface. Players can partake in a number of different games that help to build a number of skills and aid children in their educational experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hands-on Digital Learning Games:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating educational games that combine hands-on and digital experiences to enhance learning for children. - **Tactile Capability Improvement:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing products or experiences that focus on improving tactile capabilities in children through interactive play. - **Enhanced Educational Experiences for Children:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating multi-dimensional learning experiences for children that go beyond traditional apps and screens. ### Where This Applies - **Education Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating smart toys and digital learning games into educational technology to enhance learning outcomes. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating 3D printing technology into toy manufacturing to create interactive and customizable game pieces. - **Childcare and Early Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing hands-on digital learning games into childcare and early education settings to provide interactive and engaging educational experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Enhanced STEM Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidx-classbox.md) - [Phygital Kids Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacto.md) - [Cognitive Play Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toddlr.md) - [Interactive Educational Toy Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-toy-line.md) - [AI-Powered Toy Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toypal-one.md) - [Interactive Toy Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toypal.md) - [Digital Magnetic Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenki-spliced-magnetic-attraction-toy.md) - [Technical Education Car Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocar.md) - [Hybrid Educational Toy Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-little-feelings.md)