# Gamer Drink-Chillers The Pal Pac-Man Ice Cube Tray Brings the Arcade to Cooling Beverages By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-02-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pal-pac-man-ice-cube-tray References: [foolishgadgets](http://foolishgadgets.com/201102/pacman-silicone-ice-cube-tray/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003QXY8J2?tag=trenhunt0f-20) Who could truly be satisfied with boring blocks of [frozen water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-ice-makers) when the Pal Pac-Man Ice Cube Tray pops out two of your favorite [arcade characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-x-pacman) with cooler personality? Made of yellow silicone, these freezer-ready receptacles mold tap water into playful forms that will set the mood at your next [geeky gaming party](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-box). Costing just $7, the Pal Pac-Man Ice Cube Tray can make a simple glass of H2O a lot more fun. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gaming-themed Kitchen Accessories:** Opportunity for innovative products that bring gaming culture to the kitchen. - **Silicone Mold Products:** Potential for new and unique silicone mold products to add personality to everyday items. - **Novelty Ice Trays:** Disruptive opportunity for creative, unique ice trays that bring personality to beverages. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchenware:** Expansion for game-inspired kitchen accessories to add personality to everyday items. - **Consumer Goods:** Opportunity to create unique and interesting silicone mold products that appeal to niche markets. - **Food and Beverage:** Innovative ice trays could set businesses apart and add a sense of fun to beverages served. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Inspired Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-man-side-table.md) - [Pillow-Like Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade1up-pacman-couchcade.md) - [Pixelated Gamer Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-pacman-gaming-pixel-light.md) - [Drink-Shaped Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-devices.md) - [Stylish Ice Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-ice-sets.md) - [Star-Shaped Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-shaped-ice-cubes.md) - [Gamified Cookie Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-pacman.md) - [Joystick Whiskey Decanters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joystick-decanter.md) - [Cannabis-Infused Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdration-kitchen.md)