# Playful Customized Forts Nothing Says Fun Quite Like the Fort Factory Fort Building Kit By Ariel Weber | Published 2012-12-17 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fort-building-kit References: [gizmodiva](http://www.gizmodiva.com/other_stuff/the-fort-factory-by-quirky-an-interactive-building-game-for-kids.php) & [quirky](http://www.quirky.com/products/73-Fort-factory-modular-fort-building-kit) The Fort Factory Fort Building Kit by [Quirky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fishy-squishy-crusty-quirky) allows kids to get back in touch with their imaginative side. In a world where technology dominates children's free time, the fort building kit will get kids off of their computers and get them to invent a world all on their own. The kit comes with five components, which allows users to connect the pieces together to create countless combinations. They also come with glow-in-the-dark bands on the main connectors, which means that kids can continue having fun during sleepovers. The kit also challenges and introduces children to [educational concepts such as engineering](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-education-science-kits) and working on their dexterity. For children and adults who are kids at heart, leave your cushions on the kids and go pick up this excellent fort building kit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Imaginative Play:** The rise of technology has created an opportunity for products that encourage imaginative play, such as the Fort Factory Fort Building Kit. - **Offline Activities:** In a world dominated by screens, products like the fort building kit cater to the growing demand for offline activities. - **Educational Toys:** Toys that not only provide entertainment but also introduce educational concepts, like engineering, tap into a market seeking both fun and learning. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Industry:** The customizable fort building kit disrupts the traditional toy industry by offering a unique and interactive play experience - **Entertainment Industry:** With its emphasis on imaginative play, the fort building kit presents an innovative product that can contribute to the entertainment industry's expansion of interactive experiences - **Education Industry:** The fort building kit offers a new avenue for incorporating educational concepts into playtime, making it a potential disruptor in the education industry ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Buildable Paper Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castle-playset.md) - [Structure Building Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-cards-building-kit.md) - [Kid's Felt Building Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knop-knop.md) - [Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiddie-couch.md) - [Green Community Building Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arckit-greenscape-village.md) - [Play-Friendly Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-nook-modular-furniture-system.md) - [Engaging 3D Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foros-game.md) - [Dream-Inspired Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-dreamzzz.md) - [Creative STEM-Based Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jitterygit.md)