# Bread-Toasting Games This Unusual Video Game Follows a Slice of Bread's Journey to Get Toasted By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-11-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unusual-video-game References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3037648/this-is-a-very-important-game-about-toasting-bread) & [bossastudios](http://www.bossastudios.com/games/i-am-bread/) If you are looking for a leisurely activity that is unlike other gaming endeavors, it is of the utmost importance that you check out this unusual video game immediately. From Bossa Studios, I am Bread is an awesomely absurd game described as "the beautiful story of one slice of bread's epic and emotional journey as it embarks upon a [quest to become toasted](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breville-eye-q-auto)." In the unusual video game, players control the four corners of an untoasted slice of bread and make it wobble toward a range of different household items that might, hopefully, turn it from bread to toast. According to [Fast Company's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-sleep-headband) CoDesign, it combines Katamari Damacy's rolling aspect with Elebits's suburban setting. Another challenge involves balancing meters relating to edibleness and deliciousness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Unusual Video Games:** Exploring unconventional and unique gaming experiences that stand out from traditional games. - **Gamification in Unexpected Scenarios:** Applying game mechanics and elements to non-gaming activities, such as toasting bread. - **Emotional Storytelling in Gaming:** Integrating narratives that evoke emotions and create a deeper connection with the player in video games. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming:** Exploring how the gaming industry can further incorporate unconventional game concepts and mechanics. - **Food and Beverage:** Identifying opportunities for gamified experiences and storytelling within the food and beverage industry, such as creating interactive cooking games. - **Virtual Reality:** Exploring the potential of virtual reality technology to enhance and immerse players in unusual gaming experiences, like controlling a slice of bread. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Game-Inspired Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minecraft-green-creeper-toaster.md) - [Gamified Budgeting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-budgeting.md) - [Modern Japanese Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-toaster.md) - [Touchscreen Interface Smart Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasty-one.md) - [Gamified Budgeting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-budgeting1.md) - [Immersive Cereal Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weetos-world.md) - [Simplistic Dynamic Game Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-egg.md) - [Minimalist One-Slice Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toast-appliance.md) - [Precision Touchscreen-Enabled Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tineco-toasty-one.md)