# Playable Arcade Game Buildings This Building's Facade was Turned into a Playable Tetris Monitor By Joey Haar | Published 2016-09-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-monitor References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/tetris-tel-aviv/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [dldtelaviv](http://dldtelaviv.com/) As a celebration of the upcoming DLD Tel Aviv Innovation Festival, the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality building's facade underwent a dramatic, unconventional transformation: it became a giant, [playable Tetris monitor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-fully-loaded). Rather than receiving a fountain or an art installation, the DLD Tel Aviv Innovational Festival chose to stay true to the innovation in its name, using colored LEDs to illuminate the broad side of the government building. More than just a light show, the Tetris monitor is fully playable. It allows two gamers to face off against one another, rotating the orientation of the gigantic Tetris blocks by pushing human-sized joysticks that look something like boxer's heavy bags. The 3,000 square meter Tetris monitor gets lit up through 480 coordinated LED lights. It is also capable of playing two other [classic arcade games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nes-version): Pong and Snake. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Playable Arcade Game Buildings:** Transforming building facades into interactive arcade game displays presents opportunities for immersive and engaging experiences. - **LED Facade Innovations:** Incorporating LED technology into building facades opens up new possibilities for interactive and visually stunning displays. - **Giant-scale Gaming:** Creating massive playable game installations on buildings introduces novel social gaming experiences in unexpected locations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Urban Design:** Architects and urban designers can explore the integration of interactive gaming elements into building facades to create unique and captivating structures. - **LED Technology:** LED technology providers have the chance to develop innovative lighting solutions specifically designed for large-scale interactive displays on buildings. - **Entertainment and Events:** Event organizers and entertainment companies can consider incorporating playable arcade game buildings as a unique attraction and interactive experience for festivals and events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory Stacking Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-forever.md) - [Drink-Shaped Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-devices.md) - [Animated Game-Inspired Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-road.md) - [Chicken Nugget-Shaped Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-device.md) - [Block Game Collaborative Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-collaboration.md) - [Blockish Oversized Stacking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-tumble-xl.md) - [Gaming Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-watch.md) - [Game-Inspired Large Scale Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donkey-kong-arcade-cabinet.md) - [Game-Honoring Energy Drink Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bull-tetris.md)