# Sushi-Building Children's Toys Toyella Created a Skill-Developing Sushi Maki Puzzle Game for Kids By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-02-26 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-maki-puzzle References: [toyella](https://www.toyella.com/toys/milaniwood/makemaki-sushi-game) Toyella, a popular toy company, created 'MakeMaki,' a sushi maki puzzle game for kids. The object of the game is to build a piece of sushi faster than the opponent. Each individual player is given a card of ingredients, which determines the size and design of each piece required for the puzzle. The set comes with placemats, chopsticks and [wooden sushi pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-wood-screw) enough for two people to play at once. The game is designed to heighten [color recognition and spatial awareness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidos-playcubes) with a fun twist. The MakeMaki sushi maki puzzle game is a fun and educational game for children of all ages, made up of real wood and child-friendly paint. Image Credit: Toyella ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: Asia ## 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 Toy Games:** Creating educational games that combine fun and learning can disrupt the toy industry by providing value to parents and children. - **Skill-developing Puzzles:** Developing puzzles that enhance specific skills, such as color recognition and spatial awareness, can offer unique and innovative gameplay experiences for children. - **Interactive Tabletop Games:** Designing tabletop games that foster social interaction and competition can revolutionize how children engage with traditional board games. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Industry:** Integrating educational aspects into toys can create a niche market and give companies a competitive edge. - **Childcare and Early Education:** Using skill-developing toys and games in early childhood education can provide a hands-on learning experience that promotes cognitive development. - **Board Game Industry:** Incorporating interactive and skill-based elements into tabletop games can attract a new generation of players and revitalize the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sushi Boat Blocked Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funamori-platter-set.md) - [Alien-Inspired Math Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-space-sudoku.md) - [Memory Challenging Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/match-up-memory-game-snack-pack.md) - [Recycled Rice Husk Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-toy-game.md) - [DIY Food Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-from-scratch.md) - [Smart Sensory Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peel-play.md) - [Baby-Focused Learning Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matchstick-monkey.md) - [Digital Magnetic Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenki-spliced-magnetic-attraction-toy.md) - [Buildable Marble Mazes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-magic-maze.md)