# Reusable Wooden Landscape Puzzles Horizons is a Modern Game Made from Unused Wood Pieces By M | Published 2015-09-16 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landscape-puzzle References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/create-your-own-landscapes-with-these-building-blocks-made-from-offcuts/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [cargocollective](http://cargocollective.com/CarlosJimenezDesign) Carlos Jimenez cleverly repurposes old scraps of wood in his latest design project that recycles the pieces by turning them into a stylishly minimal [landscape puzzle game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gioco). The diverse wooden blocks can be stacked and arranged in a variety of shapes and styles to recreate scenes from nature such as mountains, buildings, trees and other alluring sites. The idea for the [Horizons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cell-based-breast-milk) puzzle game came to Jimenez after noticing so many [unused offcuts of wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series) where ending up in the garbage. Each puzzle set comes with twelve blocks that can be used to recreate the outline of several mountains, an urban cityline or perhaps an abstract landscape of your choosing. This puzzle game showcases how unused natural resources can be repurposed into stylish design pieces for adults and children alike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 56% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycling Scraps Into Puzzle Games:** Designers can explore repurposing unused natural resources into functional and inspiring game products. - **Minimalistic Puzzle Game Design:** There is opportunity to create designs that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, using simple and sustainable materials. - **Sustainable Toy Creation:** Incorporating sustainability into children's toys can decrease waste and instill eco-friendly values in the next generation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can explore creating sustainable and environmentally-friendly toys that are both fun and educational for children. - **Game Design:** Game designers can create innovative and eco-friendly puzzle games that use upcycled or sustainable materials and promote a new approach to gameplay. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate sustainable puzzle games as decorative pieces in homes, creating a unique and interactive appeal while promoting eco-friendly values. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jigsaw Puzzle-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzle-shelf.md) - [Kinetic Optical Illusion Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-woodflow.md) - [Intricate Jigsaw Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intricate-jigsaw-puzzle.md) - [Engaging 3D Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foros-game.md) - [DIY Wooden Pinball Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-wooden-puzzle.md) - [Frameable Jigsaw Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frameable-jigsaw-puzzle.md) - [Lifestyle-Focused Puzzle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ordinary-habit.md) - [Towering Wooden Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tower.md) - [Puzzling Removable Tray Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-puzzle-table.md)