# Miniature Office Sports The Finger Hockey Game Brings the Rink to Your Work By Sarah Robson | Published 2012-06-18 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finger-hockey-desktop-office-game References: [thisiswhyimbroke](http://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/finger-hockey-game) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Finger-Hockey-No-Poke-Checking/dp/0762442573?tag=trenhunt0f-20) Not everyone can play hockey on the ice, but anyone can play the [finger hockey desktop office game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prime-monday-night-hockey). While other co-workers are working hard at their desks you can be celebrating by playing a competitive game that only uses your fingers. This finger-sized mini hockey rink is portable, and comes with a puck, sticks, two goals and goalie pads. This game is played with similar rules to actual ice hockey, and the arena has been detailed to look identical to a rink. This is an ideal distraction from the [chaos going on in the office](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-office-set), and you can pretend to be Sydney Crosby for the entire day! Additional Photos: [Finger Hockey Desktop Office Game](http://www.thinkgeek.com/geek-kids/3-7-years/edd6/#tabs) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Miniature Office Sports:** Opportunity for creating more miniaturized versions of popular sports games for office use. - **Interactive Desktop Games:** Innovation opportunity to develop a range of interactive games designed to be played on a desktop. - **Office Distractions:** Creating more office-friendly distractions to help relieve stress and promote productivity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to create and market mini sports games specifically designed for use in an office setting. - **Office Supplies:** Opportunity for office supply companies to expand their product offerings by including interactive desktop game sets. - **Corporate Wellness:** Potential to incorporate office-friendly games and distractions as part of corporate wellness programs to promote employee engagement and reduce workplace stress. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Finger-Sized Throwing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactic-games.md) - [Korean Game-Inspired Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-desk-accessories.md) - [Hockey-Inspired Pizza Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hockey-box.md) - [Miniature Bowling Toy Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-n-bowl.md) - [Encapsulated Soccer Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-football-game.md) - [Active Wearable Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-wearable-tech.md) - [Pocket-Sized Fidget Toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slidergamemackey.md) - [Finger-Focused Dancing Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orb-finger-dance-machine.md) - [Slacking Support Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-slacker.md)