# Magnetic Marble Playgrounds Frigits Can Be Moved Around on a Magnetic Surface for Endless Play By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-08-02 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frigits References: [craziestgadgets](http://craziestgadgets.com/2013/08/01/frigits-magnetic-marble-playground/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004TXLR?tag=trenhunt0f-20) Whether it's a rainy day or just the waiting time for dinner, Frigits can help to keep a child entertained for hours on end by making use of some [non-digital equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spin-play). A [marble-based game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balance-maze) that uses [magnetic slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-building-set) to guide the small glass ball through a maze, Frigits feature a number of fun attachments that can be arranged in a limitless number of variations. Requiring only the kit itself and a magnetic surface like a refrigerator, Frigits are an excellent tactile toy for engaging and stimulating young minds with a game that needs and attention to detail and a big imagination. What's more, Frigits can help to teach a young child about the basics regarding physics, which means it isn't just fun, but actually beneficial for developing minds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 1% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Non-digital Toys:** Opportunity for developing innovative non-digital toys that engage and stimulate young minds. - **Tactile Learning:** Potential for creating toys that encourage tactile learning and engage children's senses. - **Educational Fun:** Demand for toys that provide entertainment while also promoting learning and skill development. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Potential for toy manufacturers to create new products that combine physical play with educational elements. - **Educational Toys:** Opportunity for educational toy companies to develop products that teach children about physics and other educational subjects. - **Child Development:** Scope for businesses in the child development field to create tools and toys that promote cognitive and sensory development. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Magnetic Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenki-spliced-magnetic-attraction-toy.md) - [Wearable Magnetic Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-fidget-toy.md) - [Magnetic 3D Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-building-kit.md) - [Therapeutic Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speks-magnet-balls.md) - [Buildable Marble Mazes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-magic-maze.md) - [Magnetic Wooden Sculpture Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-sculpture.md) - [Magnetic Building Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magna-tiles-1.md) - [Hypnotic Mechanical Marble Runs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marble-track.md) - [Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funphix.md)