# Four Square Silicon Valley Geeks Bring Back Classic Game By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-08-22 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-square-elementary-school-playground-game-a-hit-in-silicon-valley References: [sfgate](http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/08/18/FOURSQUARE.TMP) When I was a kid in Jersey, we called this game "Box Ball". Whatever you choose to call it, it's always entertaining to see what Silicon Valley's geek-elite do to amuse themselves when they're away from their PCs. "Four Square" actually requires [physical effort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grassroots-recreational-initiative), some coordination, and it involves a ball -- three things the classic geek avoided in the past. Maybe, behind the safety of their [corporate walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ballers-sports-venue), and in the company of other geeks, they can finally let loose! Maybe this will give them the opportunity to pursue the [playground game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-ball-games) that, in their youth, would have lead to some very painful atomic wedgies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Virtual Reality Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of virtual reality technology into classic playground games like Four Square for an immersive gaming experience. - **Gamification for Exercise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop fitness apps or wearable devices that gamify physical activities like Four Square to encourage people to be active while having fun. - **Gatherings for Nostalgic Games:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create social events and spaces that revive and celebrate classic playground games like Four Square, catering to adults who want to reminisce or experience them for the first time. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with game developers and technologists to create innovative gaming hardware and software specifically designed for physical games like Four Square. - **Fitness and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new fitness programs or equipment that incorporate classic games like Four Square to make exercise more enjoyable and engaging for users. - **Event Planning and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer unique event planning services that cater to adults seeking nostalgic experiences, including themed gatherings centered around classic playground games like Four Square. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Desktop Miniature Sports Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-beach-volleyball.md) - [Board Game-Inspired Pastimes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-and-table-game.md) - [Hybrid Backyard Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-game.md) - [Tabletop Coin Game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-change-quarter-bouncing-game.md) - [Engaging 3D Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foros-game.md) - [Color-Blasting AR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-you-beat-the-box.md) - [Interactive Outdoor Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-chase.md) - [Gamified Office Worker Exercises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crouch-beat.md) - [Innovative Game Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-game-collection.md)