# All-Season Billiard Counters The Outdoor Pool Table Lets Players Enjoy the Game in All Conditions By Matt Ho | Published 2011-08-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-pool-table References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/260276277/Outdoor-Pool-Table) & [store.outdoor8ball](http://store.outdoor8ball.com/cart.php?target=product&product_id=16151&category_id=248) The only thing that would make a great game of 8-ball better is if it was outside: enter the Outdoor Pool Table. Just about any social activity done outside is something most people enjoy. Whether it's barbecues, camping or drinking, being out in the open is a favorite past time among many. Billiards is one of those activities that many people wish they could do outside, but can't -- that is until they meet the Outdoor Pool Table. What sets this apart from the others on the market is that it's [water and weather proof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-tv-series), which means it can be enjoyed all-season long. If that's not enough, the [table lights up at night](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vetrite) just for those who like to engage in an intense game of 8-ball when the sky darkens. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Outdoor Gaming:** The trend of creating outdoor versions of popular indoor games presents an opportunity for innovative companies to develop all-weather gaming solutions. - **All-weather Products:** The growing demand for all-weather products, such as the Outdoor Pool Table, opens up possibilities for companies to create weatherproof versions of traditionally indoor items. - **Nighttime Entertainment:** The integration of lighting features in outdoor products, like the illuminated Outdoor Pool Table, provides an opportunity for businesses to offer nighttime entertainment options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Leisure and Recreation:** Companies in the leisure and recreation industry can capitalize on the trend of outdoor gaming by developing innovative all-weather game products. - **Outdoor Furniture:** The outdoor furniture industry has the potential to create and market weatherproof versions of popular indoor items, like the Outdoor Pool Table. - **Entertainment and Events:** Firms in the entertainment and events sector can offer unique nighttime entertainment experiences by incorporating lighting features into their outdoor products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Party Game Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiburon-tables.md) - [Miniature Toy Billiards Table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-billiards-table.md) - [Elevated Pool Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ledge-partypad.md) - [Modern Chromatic Billiards Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monocolor-billiards.md) - [Hybrid Backyard Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-game.md) - [Encapsulated Soccer Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-football-game.md) - [Board Game-Inspired Pastimes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-and-table-game.md) - [Pool Basketball Hoops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-basketball-hoop.md) - [Outdoor Resin-Made Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suncast-backyard-oasis.md)