# Educational Sculpting Games Sculptapalooza Challenges Players to Make Foam Masterpieces By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-03-05 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptapalooza References: [newsday](https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/family/hot-new-toys-2018-1.16803228) & [educationalinsights](https://www.educationalinsights.com/) At the North American International Toy Fair, Educational Insights revealed an all-new [party game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-game-collection) called 'Sculptapalooza.' In the same way that those who play Pictionary must create a drawing based on a word, Sculptapalooza simulates a charades-style experience by having players [sculpt objects like dinosaurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-adventure-pack), sunglasses and trophies from a [soft, squishable Playfoam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squishmallows-x-bldr). While some players will find this creative activity to be enough of a task on its own, the game also adds in extra challenges, such as asking players to sculpt with their eyes closed, or with the help of another player and more. The game for kids ages 10 and up is organized for teams of two players, where the first team to get to 20 points will win. Educational Insights' Sculptapalooza is set to be available for purchase as of the spring. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Educational Sculpting Games:** Sculptapalooza is an example of using sculpting games in an educational setting. ### Where This Applies - **Toy and Game Industry:** The toy and game industry can embrace educational sculpting games as a way to combine creativity and learning for children. - **Education and Learning:** The education and learning industry can incorporate sculpting games as a hands-on, interactive method to engage students in a creative learning process. - **Team Building and Entertainment:** The team building and entertainment industry can utilize sculpting games like Sculptapalooza for group activities that promote creativity and fun. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plush-Themed Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-do-you-meme.md) - [Engaging 3D Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foros-game.md) - [Memory-Based Adult Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arschmallows.md) - [Interactive Educational Toy Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-toy-line.md) - [Sensory Dough Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdoh-6-variety-compounds.md) - [Adult-Focused Modeling Dough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-doh.md) - [Experiment-Based Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-lab.md) - [Word-Shouting Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/really-loud-librarians.md) - [Innovative Toy Creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-building-system.md)