# Puzzle Box Piggy Banks The Money Maze Bank Prompts Users to Solve a Puzzle to Access Cash By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maze-bank References: [odditymall](http://odditymall.com/money-maze-bank-puzzle) & [amzn](http://amzn.com/B0002YDQBY) One part [toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanoodle-dog-edition) and one part piggy bank, the Money Maze Bank is designed to help ensure that savers really want to make a withdrawal from their stash. The crystal clear design aesthetic of the piggy bank enables owners to see just how much cash they've amassed. However, it also enables them to solve the [puzzle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-wood-screw) that's built-in to the device in order to open the bottom hatch. In order to be opened, the Money Maze Bank must have owners correctly direct the stainless steel ball bearing from one end, to the other. Once the ball has been deposited into the appropriate section, the piggy bank will open revealing access to as much or as little cash as desired. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Piggy Banks:** Developing piggy banks that incorporate interactive elements adds a fun and engaging twist to the saving experience. - **Gamified Saving:** Integrating puzzles and games into traditional saving methods can incentivize and motivate individuals to reach their financial goals. - **Transparent Savings:** Utilizing transparent materials in piggy banks allows savers to visually track their progress and stay motivated to save. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can capitalize on the growing demand for interactive piggy banks by creating innovative designs that combine saving and play. - **Financial Technology:** Fintech companies can develop mobile apps or smart devices that gamify the saving process, making it more appealing and engaging for users. - **Home Decor:** The transparent and aesthetically pleasing design of puzzle box piggy banks presents opportunities for home decor companies to incorporate them as functional decorative pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kintsugi-Inspired Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penny-piggy-bank.md) - [Paper-Made Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-piggy-bank.md) - [Wishing Well-Inspired Coin Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coin-bank-concept.md) - [Digital Currency Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-piggy-bank-concept.md) - [Sci-Fi Space Station Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maze-game.md) - [Modular Marble Mazes Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balance-maze.md) - [Buildable Marble Mazes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-magic-maze.md) - [DIY Wooden Pinball Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-wooden-puzzle.md) - [Elegant Desktop Brainteaser Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craighill-tetra.md)