# Cyclist Card Games This Novel Card Game Challenges Players to Build Bikes By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-12-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novel-card-game References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/815894852/geared-build-your-bike?ref=live) & [gearedcardgame](http://www.gearedcardgame.com/) Geared is a novel card game for two to four players that has participants scramble to collect bike part cards in order to assemble bikes and earn points. Like any good card game, other players have the chance to halt your bike-building progress in its tracks by stealing, removing and swapping out one bike part for another. To add even more interest to the game, bike part cards are assigned different levels to assign value to finished bikes. The game designed for kids ages 12 and up is simple and fast-paced, taking only about 20 to 30 minutes per round. Earlier this year, Geared ran as part of a highly successful [crowdfunding campaign](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-game-collection) that doubled its initial fundraising goals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Card Game Innovation:** Creating unique card games with innovative gameplay mechanics and themes. - **Gamification of Education:** Developing educational games that combine fun and learning. - **Crowdfunding Success:** Utilizing crowdfunding platforms to achieve fundraising goals and gain support. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy and Game Industry:** Incorporating innovative and educational card games into product offerings. - **Education Technology:** Integrating gamified learning experiences into educational software and platforms. - **Crowdfunding Platforms:** Providing a space for creators to showcase unique projects and reach fundraising goals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Real Estate Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaotic-card-game.md) - [Women-Targeted Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girl-code-card-game.md) - [Racing-Inspired Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacorsa-grand-prix-game.md) - [Card-Matching Foodie Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/themed-card-game.md) - [Race-Themed Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uno-elite-formula-1.md) - [One-Minute Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danger-danger.md) - [Upgraded Family-Friendly Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dat-game-family-edition.md) - [Generational Trivia Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/age-gap.md) - [Life-Inspired Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-game-of-death.md)