# Interactive Gaming Equipment The Jabber Smart Toy Responds to Different Style of Gameplay By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-10-16 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jabber-smart-toy References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/jabber-a-smart-toy/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1312002583/jabber-the-tossable-talking-toy) Traditional balls are a staple for having a little fun in the backyard or at the park, but if you're looking to up your game (literally) then the Jabber Smart Toy is a clear win for kids and adults alike. Able to sense the kind of gameplay that's being played, the Jabber Smart Toy features [a variety of different game models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-game-collection) to allow kids and adults to customize the kind of game they play depending on conditions or other equipment available. Currently funding on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kulbutoo), the Jabber Smart Toy features a soft, squishy design on the outside as well as a [fun character-inspired face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toypal) that's fun and safe to play with. Ideal for switching up traditional methods of play, the Jabber Smart Toy is a must for players of all ages. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customizable Gameplay:** The Jabber Smart Toy allows users to customize their gameplay experience, introducing a trend of personalization in interactive gaming equipment. - **Smart Sensing Technology:** The use of smart sensing technology in the Jabber Smart Toy creates a trend of interactive gaming equipment that can respond and adapt to different styles of gameplay. - **Safe and Fun Design:** The Jabber Smart Toy's soft and squishy design, along with its fun character-inspired face, taps into the trend of creating interactive gaming equipment that is both safe and enjoyable to play with. ### Where This Applies - **Toy and Game Manufacturing:** The customizable gameplay and smart sensing technology in the Jabber Smart Toy opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the toy and game manufacturing industry. - **Sports and Outdoor Recreation:** The Jabber Smart Toy's ability to switch up traditional methods of play presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the sports and outdoor recreation industry. - **Technology and Gadgets:** The incorporation of smart sensing technology in the Jabber Smart Toy sparks disruptive innovation opportunities in the technology and gadgets industry, specifically in the development of interactive gaming equipment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Training Baseballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-gaming-baseball.md) - [Tech-Enriched Sports Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goal-concept.md) - [Gamified Silicone Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kulbutoo.md) - [Talkative AI Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubblepal.md) - [Multi-Mode Smart Cat Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheerble-wicked-ball-m3.md) - [Smart Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-fidget-toy.md) - [Shelled Smart Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-ball-air.md) - [Hybrid Backyard Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-game.md) - [Innovative Game Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-game-collection.md)