# 1st Microsoft Surface Game Firefly By Bianca | Published 2008-03-01 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-surface-firefly References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/02/29/firefly-brings-gaming-to-ms-surface/) Just about everyone who's seen the Microsoft Surface is captivated by its possibility, and eager to see more of what it does. I know I can't wait to see it live. This video shows a new game for the touch-screen table top called Firefly. It's the first game developed specifically for the Surface and as basic as the game's premise is, it looks like hours of entertainment. The goal of the multi-touch game is to collect as many fireflies in your own jar as possible, and eliminate the one's your opponent has caught... by squashing them with your finger. They glow different colours and are pretty mesmerizing. I want to play! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multi-touch Gaming:** The trend of developing games specifically for multi-touch platforms like Microsoft Surface offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the gaming industry. - **Interactive Tabletops:** The rise of interactive tabletops, such as the Microsoft Surface, presents disruptive innovation opportunities for various industries, including entertainment and hospitality. - **Collaborative Gaming:** The trend of collaborative gaming on platforms like Microsoft Surface opens up disruptive innovation opportunities that promote social interaction and teamwork. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can leverage the Microsoft Surface and other multi-touch platforms to develop innovative gaming experiences that enhance user engagement. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore the use of interactive tabletops, like the Microsoft Surface, to revolutionize the way people interact with digital media and content. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can adopt interactive tabletops, such as the Microsoft Surface, to provide innovative and engaging experiences for guests, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Board Game Furniture Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandpass-design.md) - [Color-Blasting AR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-you-beat-the-box.md) - [Simplistic Dynamic Game Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-egg.md) - [Work Platform Game Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/games-for-work.md) - [Interactive Digital VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-rumble.md) - [Spatial Bubble Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubbles-everywhere.md) - [Gamified Home Chore Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamified-chore-app.md) - [Captivating Debut Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoon-game.md) - [Hinge-Controlled Mobile Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldy-bird.md)