# Stress-Relieving Rage Rooms Toronto's 'Rage Room' Provides a Novelty Experience in Smashing Things By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-09-01 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stressrelieving References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2015/08/rage-room-stress-relief-battle-sports-facility.html) & [battlesports](http://www.battlesports.ca/rage-room/) The latest craze in [stress-relieving practices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punch-your-client) is here, and it's not yoga or meditation-related. Toronto's 'Rage Room' plain and simply lets visitors rent protective gear and smash things. While a hilariously unsual concept, this room is actually really good for those who bottle stress up and need a physical way to safely release it. 'Battle Sports' provides a full-body protective suit and mask, objects to break and a half-hour of alone time at bat. Among the breakable items to choose from are a vase, wine glass, picture frame and wooden chair, all varying in price. Novelty experiences are on the rise in big cities, with things like [axe-throwing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batl-grounds) and [escape-rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-escape-room) gaining popularity. Good for stress-relieving as well as entertainment, Toronto's 'Rage Room' will likely do extremely well seeing as there is no shortage of bored and stressed out millennial city dwellers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarreworld) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Novelty Experiences:** The rise of novelty experiences like rage rooms, axe-throwing, and escape-rooms present disruptive innovation opportunities for the entertainment industry. - **Stress-relief Practices:** The increasing demand for stress-relief practices indicates the potential for disruptive innovation in the wellness industry, providing unique and physical methods of releasing stress and tension. - **Millennial Entertainment:** Catering to the bored and stressed-out millennial population, rage rooms and similar experiences offer potential innovation opportunities for the leisure and entertainment industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** The rise of novel experiences and stress-relief practices presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the entertainment industry. - **Wellness:** The demand for unique stress-relief practices indicates potential disruption opportunities in the wellness industry, providing innovative ways to manage stress. - **Leisure:** Catering to the entertainment needs of millennials, rage rooms and similar experiences offer potential disruptive innovations in the leisure industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheeky Custom Rage Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-rage-room.md) - [Holiday-Themed Rage Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holidays-are-brutal.md) - [Kitchen-Themed Rage Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-nightmares.md) - [Premium-Quality VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandbox-vr.md) - [Mental Relaxation Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-oasis.md) - [Mental Wellness-Boosting Workouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-workout.md) - [Emotional Release Rituals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-your-mind1.md) - [Experience Cocktail Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirithouse-toronto.md) - [Updated Axe Throwing Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batl-grounds.md)