# Educational-Promoting Block Games The Stacking Veggie Game Puts a Brainy and Healthy Spin on Jenga By Nicole Ballantyne-Choo | Published 2014-03-11 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stacking-veggie-game References: [kidcrave](http://kidcrave.com/games/hape-stacking-veggie-game/) & [thewoodentoybox.co.nz](http://www.thewoodentoybox.co.nz/Products-Shop/HAPE/Games-/Stacking-Veggie-Game_57278/) The stacking veggie game is a fun and educational way to get your kids on team veggie. The game is similar to Jenga with a few minor tweaks. For example, instead of using wooden rectangular blocks, the pieces are [colorful and are shaped like vegetables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chop-drop-chili). The set includes 54 pieces that resemble carrots, peppers, pickles, celery, squash and corn. The game has the same set up as Jenga; players must set up the game by stacking up the blocks in groups of three. However, instead of pulling out any piece you wish, players must roll a set of dice to determine which vegetable they must remove, encouraging kids to learn their vegetables. Finally, the ultimate goal of the stacking veggie game is the same as Jenga: don’t let the tower fall! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Educational Games:** Developing educational games that make learning fun and engaging can disrupt the traditional methods of teaching. - **Health-focused Games:** Creating games that promote healthy eating habits can disrupt the market by combining entertainment with wellness. - **Alternative Game Formats:** Exploring new game formats and variations, like the stacking veggie game, can lead to innovative gaming experiences for both kids and adults. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Industry:** Introducing educational games like the stacking veggie game can create a new market segment within the toy industry, appealing to health-conscious parents. - **Education Industry:** Incorporating educational games into the curriculum can revolutionize traditional teaching methods and make learning more interactive and enjoyable for students. - **Wellness Industry:** Leveraging the concept of health-focused games can open up opportunities to create more wellness-oriented products and services that cater to a growing health-conscious consumer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Memory Challenging Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/match-up-memory-game-snack-pack.md) - [Food-Inspired Children’s Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noodle-knockout-fine-motor-game.md) - [Blockish Oversized Stacking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-tumble-xl.md) - [Shocking Stacking Block Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stacking-block-game.md) - [Engaging 3D Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foros-game.md) - [Luxury Block Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta-jenga.md) - [Stone-Like Supportive Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stapelstein.md) - [Card-Matching Foodie Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/themed-card-game.md) - [Skill-Building Cooking Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastic-food-truck.md)