# Stone Stacking Games Steinmannli is a Swiss Mountain Game of Skill By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-02-28 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steinmannli References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/38388/) & [taet-tat.ch](http://taet-tat.ch/produkte_detail_en.cfm?ID=163&kat=4) Steinmannli is a game from the Swiss Mountains in which players [stack stones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drifting-stones). The Steinmannli set contains 40 pieces of Andeer gneiss, a base and pin made of Andeer gneiss, and a felt cloth. There are multiple ways to play Steinmannli: you can play on your own in a [solitaire mode](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elephant-in-the-room1) or compete in [games for two to four people](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta-jenga). Steinmannli definitely seems like it would be interesting to play; I bet a few drinks would probably make it really exciting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Stacking Games:** Opportunity for developing new and innovative stacking games that can engage players of all ages. - **Swiss Mountain Games:** Potential to create a range of unique games inspired by Swiss mountain traditions and culture. - **Competitive Solitaire:** Chance to create a competitive version of solitaire games that can be enjoyed by multiple players. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy and Game Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in designing and manufacturing new stacking games and game sets. - **Tourism and Leisure Industry:** Potential for creating Swiss mountain-themed attractions and experiences around the concept of Steinmannli. - **Hospitality Industry:** Opportunity to introduce Steinmannli as a fun activity in bars and restaurants, enhancing the overall customer experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Calming Stacking Stone Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-stacking-stones.md) - [Cubic Mountaineer Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubeclimbers-board-game.md) - [Modular Marble Mazes Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balance-maze.md) - [Blockish Oversized Stacking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-tumble-xl.md) - [Finger-Sized Throwing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactic-games.md) - [Buildable Marble Mazes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-magic-maze.md) - [Prehistoric Puzzle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/block-puzzle-in-the-stone-age.md) - [Engaging 3D Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foros-game.md) - [Month-Long Memory Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memory-workout-game.md)