# Gamified Pop-Up Eateries The 'Meal of Fortune' Pop-Up is Part Restaurant and Part Arcade By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-02-29 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meal-of-fortune References: [munchies.vice](https://munchies.vice.com/en/articles/this-pop-up-is-part-arcade-and-part-restaurant) & [moutharcade](http://www.moutharcade.com/mealoffortune/) 'Meal of Fortune' is unique dining experience that was recently held by 'Mouth Arcade' and 'Theory Kitchen.' While many restaurants have been experimenting with elements of gamification, this pop-up eatery took things to the next level by turning the entire restaurant into an arcade. Meal of Fortune was held in January of this year at the Manhattan-based gallery and video-game collective 'Babycastles.' The interactive event consisted of a four-course meal turned into digital and analog games. Some of these edible games involved of dice made from pâte de fruit, while others involved bowling for seasoning-filled shakers with 3D-printed rubber balls. With an emphasis on personalization and interactive play, the event was designed to demonstrate how reimagining the restaurant experience as a full-fledged arcade could make diners appreciate how they eat their food. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Interactive](https://www.trendhunter.com/interactive) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gamified Dining:** Opportunity to create dining experiences that integrate gaming elements, enhancing customer engagement and enjoyment. - **Interactive Dining:** Opportunity to transform the traditional dining experience into an interactive and immersive event, using technology and interactive games. - **Personalized Food Experiences:** Opportunity to offer customized and personalized dining experiences, where customers can play an active role in the preparation and presentation of their food. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can adopt gamification and interactive elements to create unique dining experiences that attract and engage customers. - **Gaming Industry:** Gaming companies can collaborate with restaurants to create gamified dining experiences that combine the best of gaming and food. - **Event Planning Industry:** Event planners can explore the concept of gamified pop-up eateries as a unique and innovative option for corporate events and special occasions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Play-To-Earn Restaurant Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-fortune-arcade.md) - [Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-of-imagination.md) - [Recreated Video Game Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-to-plate.md) - [Augmented Reality Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awaken-your-senses.md) - [Game-Inspired Culinary Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-canada-x-opentable.md) - [Multi-Media Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-3d-journey-through-time.md) - [Convenient Store-Themed Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-kum-kee.md) - [Rewarding Restaurant Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dim-sum-palace.md) - [Toronto Gastro-Gaming Businesses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oche.md)