# Screen-Free Activity Toys The 'Story Ball' Helps Children Develop Their Motor Skills By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-06-25 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/story-ball References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/smart-toy-25-06-2018/) The 'Story Ball' is a simple piece of equipment that is integrated with smart technology that will enable children to play and grow through a series of fun, [interactive games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toddlr). The ball-like toy is capable of being customized with an exterior character of your choosing and can be uploaded with a number of different activities to keep users entertained at all times. The toy will respond to your movements with audio feedback, helps children to develop their [motor skills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensory-balls) and is suitable for use by one or many to increase the social aspect of the device. The 'Story Ball' also [doesn't feature a screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodi-flip) to increase the amount of time children actually spend physically playing with the device. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 99% | 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) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Toy Integration:** Opportunity for integrating smart technology into traditional toys to enhance play and learning experiences. - **Screen-free Gaming:** Opportunity to develop toys and games that promote physical play and reduce screen time for children. - **Interactive Toy Customization:** Opportunity to create customizable toys that allow users to choose their preferred character and activities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to explore integrating smart technology into their product offerings. - **Gaming Industry:** Opportunity for game developers to design screen-free games that encourage physical activity and social interaction. - **Educational Toy Market:** Opportunity for the educational toy industry to develop interactive toys that promote motor skills development and learning. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-and-multisensory-toys.md) - [Screen-Free Play Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabli.md) - [Interactive Early Education Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidos-playcubes.md) - [Screen-Free Entertainment Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toniebox-2.md) - [Screen-Free Audio Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qubitunes.md) - [Interactive Toy Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toypal.md) - [Tech-Enriched Sports Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goal-concept.md) - [AI-Powered Toy Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toypal-one.md) - [Screen-Free 3-in-1 Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-storytime-projector.md)