# 12 Player Ping Pong Tables Modular Table Tennis System By Ayman | Published 2008-06-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-tennis-system References: [gizmowatch](http://www.gizmowatch.com/entry/modular-table-tennis-system-lets-all-your-friends-play-together/) & [nextbigthingaward](http://nextbigthingaward.com/2008_finalists/table_tennis_triples.html) Traditional table tennis (ping pong) games allow only two or four people to play together. *Guenter Arndt* wanted to come up with something more inclusive, so he created **Table Tennis Triples**, a table tennis game with teams of three people playing simultaneously, on a circular table. His **Modular Table Tennis System** (MTTS) allows 1-12 or more players to play table tennis with exciting new game configurations. The benefits of MTTS include reduced waiting times and more socializing as more people play together, they get greater shot range and there is a fairer 'Triples' scoring system. Also, conventional tables can be reversibly 'Triples' retrofitted. MTTS was officially launched at the 10th ITTF Sports Science Congress during World Championships, Zagreb. The prototype system has already secured an International PCT-Patent Application. The designer is looking for sponsors/ manufacturers/ distributors/ licensees worldwide. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 16% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Circular Table Sports:** There is an opportunity to create new circular table sports that enable more players to participate simultaneously. - **Modular Gaming Systems:** Modular gaming systems can create new opportunities for gameplay beyond traditional setups. - **Inclusive Gaming:** Making games more inclusive by designing for more players or diverse needs can result in new revenue streams. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sporting Goods:** Sporting goods companies could explore circular table sports as a new product line to appeal to more players. - **Gaming:** Gaming companies could develop and market modular gaming systems with customizable features for different game types and player numbers. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment venues such as museums and theme parks could incorporate inclusive gaming experiences for visitors with diverse interests and abilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Table Tennis Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nedj-ping-pong-tables.md) - [Hybrid Party Game Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiburon-tables.md) - [Luxury Transparent Game Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/effetto-71-ping-pong-table.md) - [Posh Pastel-Hued Game Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casablanca-ping-pong-table.md) - [Reflective Ping-Pong Parlour Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/match-point-installation.md) - [Fashion-Branded Ping Pong Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-for-wilson-ping-pong-table.md) - [Digital Marble Tabletop Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funpop-tabletop-pinball-game.md) - [Vertical Drinking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-pong.md) - [Digital Board Game Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arena.md)