# Trekkie-Themed Card Games 'Star Trek' Playing Cards are Perfect for Playing Klingon 21 By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-playing-cards References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/08/16/star-trek-playing-cards/) & [neatoshop](http://www.neatoshop.com/product/Star-Trek-Playing-Cards) Bring geekiness back to the blackjack table with these 'Star Trek' Playing Cards. These cards feature famous faces from the iconic show and are sure to be a hit at your next poker night. Imagine splitting two Captain Kirks and doubling down on a Spock and Kahn. These 'Star Trek' Playing Cards make all of your wildest geeky dreams a possibility. You can even get a collectible tin to further show your love for 'Star Trek.' Hit me Scottie. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Geek-themed Card Games:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop card games with themes that cater to geek culture, appealing to a niche market of enthusiasts. - **Iconic Show Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create merchandise featuring famous faces from popular TV shows, tapping into fan culture and expanding product lines beyond conventional items. - **Collectible Tin Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce collectible tin packaging for card games, enhancing the value and appeal for collectors while providing a unique marketing angle. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate popular TV show themes into traditional card games to attract new players and engage existing fans in a unique way. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand merchandise offerings to include items that appeal to niche fan cultures, creating new revenue streams and fostering fan engagement. - **Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative and collectible packaging solutions for various products, offering added value and differentiating from competitors in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Replica Sci-Fi Toy Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playmobil-star-trek-klingon-bird-of-prey.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Themed Dart Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starfleet-phaser-blaster.md) - [Indie Game Playing Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balatro-playing-card-deck.md) - [Mid-Century Modern Playing Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-playing-cards.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Virtual Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roddenberry-archive.md) - [Sci-Fi Film Franchise Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picard-tea-cup-set.md) - [Sci-Fi Media Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buildabridge-mini-bridge.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-the-gathering-x-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles.md) - [Themed Whiskey Decanters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-decanters.md)