# Real-World Video Games Moment Factory's Real-World Pong Brings Social Aspects Back to Gaming By Justin Lam | Published 2018-02-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realworld-pong References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2018/02/12/giant-pong-using-self-driving-tech/) & [momentfactory](https://momentfactory.com/lab/grid) Moment Factory has created a real-world Pong system that they are calling GRiD. The came allows players to play the iconic video game in a real-world space, with their bodies acting as the controllers. GRiD works by using a LiDAR sensor -- the same time of tech used in self-driving cars -- to create an enormous 40-by-60 foot playing field in which to project the game. Players can control the Pong paddles by shuffling their feet, providing a fairly intensive workout for all players involved in the game. The goal of this real-world Pong system is to bring back a [social dimension in video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-snacks-games). This version of GRiD is currently a prototype in a series of [arcade inspired products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-box). However, the game has already managed to show the ability of public gaming experience that work without the use of VR or other technologies that take you out of the real-world. Image Credit Moment Factory ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Real-world Gaming:** Opportunity for the development of more interactive and physically engaging gaming experiences using real-world environments. - **Social Gaming:** Potential to create gaming experiences that prioritize social interaction and multiplayer engagement. - **Non-vr Gaming:** Opportunity to design innovative gaming experiences that do not require virtual reality technology. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** Potential for entertainment companies to create immersive and socially engaging gaming experiences for their audiences. - **Fitness:** Opportunity for fitness industry to incorporate gamification and interactive elements to enhance workout experiences. - **Technology:** Potential for tech companies to develop advanced sensor technologies and motion tracking systems for real-world gaming applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Face-to-Face Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board.md) - [Full-Body Motion-Tracking Game Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebuff-reality-bodylink.md) - [Immersive XR Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sportrack.md) - [Screen-Free Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picoo-gaming-console.md) - [Active Entertainment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nex-playground.md) - [Tech-Enriched Sports Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goal-concept.md) - [Series-Inspired Life-Sized Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifesize-squid-game.md) - [Digital Dartboard Game Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-throwing-game.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Outdoor Play](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/getting-kids-outdoors.md)