# Grandma Games Granny Foosball Lets You Score With the Elderly By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-06-28 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/games-granny-foosball References: [nerdapproved](http://nerdapproved.com/approved-products/granny-foosball-score-with-the-elderly/) & [thumbsupuk](http://www.thumbsupuk.com/products/Granny-Table-Football.htm?id=4&subid=0&prodid=594&cc=) This army of driven grannys may seem harmless, but they can sure play a mean [game of foosball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afternoon-light). The Granny Foosball game might be perfect for active and competitive [retirement homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rent-elderly-people), where the elderly play games such as Wii and other sports. The Granny Foosball game puts playing bingo and [playing cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-crawl) in the past, and embraces a new more exciting game of grandma flipping fun. **Implications** - Youth consumers are drawn to an ironic twist on a classic product. By substituting grandmas for soccer players, a product is created that stands apart from the rest and has an underlying element of humor. Companies should consider how to offer a twist on a traditional product to capture this demographic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Elderly Gaming:** The trend towards creating games that target an elderly audience, such as Granny Foosball, is an opportunity for gaming companies to cater to a previously neglected market. - **Humorous Spin:** Adding a humorous twist to a traditional product can attract younger consumers looking for a fun and unexpected experience. Companies should consider this approach to stand out from competitors. - **Active Retirement Communities:** Granny Foosball and other competitive games can be a great addition to active retirement communities that offer seniors various recreational activities and promote an active lifestyle. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** The creation of games that cater to the elderly is a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for gaming companies. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can benefit from adding humorous twists to their products to attract younger audiences looking for unique experiences. - **Retirement Living:** Retirement communities that promote an active lifestyle and offer recreational options can benefit from incorporating competitive games such as Granny Foosball as an additional fun activity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Age-Inclusive Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-5.md) - [Adult Board Game Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ageless-innovation-hasbro.md) - [Casual Gaming Furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brannboll.md) - [Elderly-Friendly Gaming Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elderly-friendly-gaming-subscription.md) - [Encapsulated Soccer Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-football-game.md) - [Reimagined Age-Inclusive Classic Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ageinclusive-classic-game.md) - [Senior-Focused Exergames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ludofit.md) - [Generational Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/millennials-vs-boomers-trivia-game.md) - [Engaging 3D Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foros-game.md)