# Retro Arcade Piggy Banks The PacMan Money Box is a Cute Way to Stash Your Cash By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-12-11 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacman-money-box References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/PacMan_money_box--Gadget--Gear.html) & [craziestgadgets](http://craziestgadgets.com/2012/12/04/pac-man-bank-with-sound/) If you have a soft spot for [retro arcade games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro) and you need a way to organize your spare change, then the PacMan Money Box by [Play Visions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympia-doll) is the perfect item for you. This [piggy bank](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-piggy-bank) would make a great gift for kids who are starting to save their money and need somewhere to put it. Every time you drop a coin into the smiling PacMan face, the money box emits a video game sound as a reward. It’s such a fun device that, in no time at all, you will find that you already saved a whole stash of coins that you can take with you to your next venture at the local arcade. The PacMan Money Box is a cheerfully playful way to save all of your coins. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro-themed Piggy Banks:** Opportunity to innovate by creating piggy banks with designs inspired by retro games and pop culture. - **Interactive Coin Saving Devices:** Disruptive potential in creating piggy banks that provide interactive feedback and rewards when coins are inserted. - **Gamification of Personal Finances:** Opportunity to revolutionize personal finance management by incorporating gamified elements into saving and spending devices, encouraging financial literacy from a young age. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy and Gift Industry:** Innovative piggy banks can capture the attention of consumers looking for unique, nostalgic and interactive gifts. - **Personal Finance and Banking:** Disruption lies in creating interactive savings products that gamify the act of saving and engage users in managing their personal finances. - **Arcade and Gaming Industry:** Incorporating retro gaming themes into piggy banks can tap into the nostalgia market and enhance the connection between arcade gaming experiences and saving money. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pillow-Like Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade1up-pacman-couchcade.md) - [Wishing Well-Inspired Coin Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coin-bank-concept.md) - [Kintsugi-Inspired Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penny-piggy-bank.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-man-side-table.md) - [Pixelated Gamer Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-pacman-gaming-pixel-light.md) - [Paper-Made Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-piggy-bank.md) - [Retro Video Game Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-x-pacman.md) - [Video Game Crochet Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woobles-pacman-crochet-kit.md) - [Gamified Cookie Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-pacman.md)