# 8-Bit Gamer Mats 'Quest 8-Bit Mats' Can Turn Your Room into a Fantasy Land By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-06-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quest-8bit-mats References: [walyou](http://walyou.com/quest-8-bit-mats/) & [jbox](http://www.jbox.com/product/SEA778) Gamers' digital worlds are being introduced to reality through the '[Quest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-health-coaching-service) 8-Bit Mats.' Combining mythical creatures, knights and green landscapes from iconic video games like Super Mario, Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest with pixelated graphics, these soft floor mats are perfect for video game enthusiasts and children alike. The mats are easily customized, so you can create your own fantasy world to walk upon, be it in your bedroom, basement or child's playroom. Every set of 'Quest 8-bit Mats' essentially acts as [building blocks that snap together](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-set). Each set comes with only four blocks, but for only $6.85 a set you can compile a nice collection. Due to their soft cushioning, they also act as a sound dampener. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gamers' Digital Worlds:** Opportunity to bring virtual gaming experiences into the physical world through customizable floor mats. - **Pixelated Graphics:** Opportunity to tap into the nostalgia of retro gaming with pixelated designs on soft floor mats. - **Customizable Mats:** Opportunity to offer personalized fantasy-themed floor mats for gamers and children. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create physical gaming products that bridge the gap between virtual and real worlds. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to incorporate customized floor mats as a design element in home interiors. - **Children's Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to provide interactive and customizable floor mats for children's play spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Edible Adventure Game Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gummyquest.md) - [Customizable All-Purpose Floor Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-floor-mat.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Smart Bath Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/issin.md) - [Modular Protective Floor Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mylle-puzzle-mat.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) - [Puzzle Video Game Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sara-hyat-tetris-sofa.md) - [Pixelated Tile Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/click-tile-construction-set.md) - [Retro Gaming Room Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-box.md)