# Ping Pong Office Apps The 'PongUp!' App Tracks Scores of Workers for a Fun Office Experience By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-03-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-app References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/pongup) & [getpongup](https://getpongup.com) Many modern offices feature hip toys and pastime activities in order to keep employees entertained in their downtime, and the 'PongUp!' office app is a digital extension of this very shift. The 'PongUp!' platform works to track office ping pong scores in order to challenge colleagues, climb the leaderboard and come out victorious. This makes for a fun way to merge online and offline lifestyles to keep everyone excited about something that is office-centric yet not focused on the work aspect. The 'PongUp!' office app comes as a formalized solution for offices that are shifting to make the workplace more fun and inviting for young talent. It reinforces a lighthearted way to make gaming a mainstay aspect of any small or large company's culture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gamified Office Culture:** The 'PongUp!' app demonstrates the trend of incorporating gamification into the workplace, creating engaging and competitive office experiences. - **Hybrid Online-offline Experiences:** The 'PongUp!' app exemplifies the trend of blending online and offline activities to create a seamless, enjoyable experience for employees. - **Digital Tracking and Performance Metrics:** The 'PongUp!' app reflects the trend of using digital platforms to track and measure performance, fostering healthy competition among colleagues. ### Who This Affects Most - **Software Development:** The 'PongUp!' app presents an opportunity for software developers to create similar platforms that track and gamify activities in the workplace. - **Gaming and Entertainment:** The 'PongUp!' app opens doors for gaming and entertainment companies to create office-centric apps that help promote fun and engagement. - **Human Resources:** The 'PongUp!' app may inspire HR professionals to explore new ways of fostering a positive work environment and boosting employee morale through gamification. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Work Platform Game Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/games-for-work.md) - [Gamified Office Worker Exercises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crouch-beat.md) - [Slacking Support Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-slacker.md) - [Gamified Productivity Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-cozy-room-lofi.md) - [Rewarding Quest-Like Work Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/questmate-app.md) - [Social Review Platform Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ping-app.md) - [Video Game-Like Chat Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pfpchat.md) - [Desktop Miniature Sports Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-beach-volleyball.md) - [Creative Frustration Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punch-your-client.md)