# Nostalgic Gamer Cookies These Retro Cookie Treats are Decorated with an Old-School Game Boy Theme By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-07-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-cookie References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/play-with-your-food/nerdy-cookie-nostalgia/) & [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2015/07/12/ayaka-matsunos-retro-geeky-cookies-game-girl-scout/) Ayaka Matsuno has created these playful retro cookies that are iced and intricately decorated to look like [old-school video game accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-classic). The fresh batch of cookies look just like the [retro Game Boy cartridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-set) that your inner nerd will vividly recall. The cookies don't just represent nostalgia through video games, Ayaka Matsuno also iced some cookies that pay tribute to the old-school music and television scenes as well. There are a few [cassette tape cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-retro-wireless-mechanical-keyboard) and ancient televisions that have antennas and dial knobs on them. The tasty treats are created so you can enjoy dessert and take a little trip down memory lane. These adorably detailed retro cookies present game consoles and your favorite cassette tapes to will bring out your inner child. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro-inspired Treats:** Create and market retro-inspired treats that tap into nostalgia, such as video game, music, or television-themed desserts. - **Intricately Decorated Sweets:** Offer unique and intricately decorated sweets that are aesthetically pleasing and will attract customers seeking a visually appealing experience. - **Nostalgia-driven Consumer Goods:** Develop and market consumer goods that tap into nostalgia, an emotion that has been shown to drive consumer purchasing decisions. ### Where This Applies - **Bakery:** Innovate and garner a competitive edge in the bakery industry by creating unique, nostalgia-driven desserts that stand out from competitors. - **Confectionery:** Market intricately decorated, nostalgia-driven confectionery products to attract consumers who value aesthetically pleasing experiences with their food. - **Retail:** Create and sell nostalgia-driven consumer goods in the retail industry, catering to consumers' desire to reconnect with their childhood or past experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gamified Cookie Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-pacman.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-cookie-cruiser.md) - [Video Game Cookie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth.md) - [Nostalgic Gamer Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-pacman-collection.md) - [Nostalgic 90s-Inspired Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-3d-funtastic.md) - [Video Game-Themed Sundaes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-cold-stone-creamery.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-and-bandai.md) - [Video Game-Themed Chocolate Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-and-godiva.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillsbury-minecraft-cookies.md)