# Swedish-Inspired Lawn Games 'V:King' is Old-Fashioned Fun for the Entire Family By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-07-28 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/v-king References: [inhabitots](http://www.inhabitots.com/2010/07/25/swedish-inspired-vking-lawn-game-offers-outdoor-family-fun/) & [playvking](http://playvking.com/) V:King will get the whole family out and about to enjoy the glorious weather. The lawn game, inspired by an [old Swedish pastime](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauna-games), can be played in your background, in a park, on a lawn, on snow, or essentially anywhere with a flat surface. V:King is made for [people of all ages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battle-orb), so parents won't get bored when learning this sport. The object of the game is to use 'Battle Axes' to bring down your opponent's 'Shields.' **Implications** - To further reintegrate just how cool this game is, consider that it is based on a tradition Swedish Viking game that was once vastly popular all over the world. It's a [unique outdoor game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-chase) that would be fun for family and friends to indulge in on a lazy Sunday afternoon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Outdoor Gaming:** The rise of Swedish-inspired lawn games like V:King highlights the growing trend of outdoor gaming activities. - **Traditional Recreation:** The resurgence of old Swedish pastimes such as V:King showcases the trend of reviving and modernizing traditional recreational activities. - **Multi-generational Entertainment:** V:King's appeal to people of all ages reflects the trend of seeking entertainment options that can be enjoyed by multiple generations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sporting Goods:** The Swedish-inspired lawn game trend presents an opportunity for the sporting goods industry to create innovative outdoor gaming equipment and accessories. - **Recreation and Leisure:** The resurgence of traditional Swedish pastimes like V:King opens up opportunities for the recreation and leisure industry to offer unique and nostalgic experiences to consumers. - **Family Entertainment:** V:King's appeal as a multi-generational game creates new opportunities for the family entertainment industry to develop engaging outdoor activities for families to enjoy together. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Outdoor Play Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-swings.md) - [Engaging 3D Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foros-game.md) - [Hybrid Backyard Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-game.md) - [Finger-Sized Throwing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactic-games.md) - [Boozy Backyard Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-darts.md) - [Football-Style Bowling Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triumph-fowling-set.md) - [Upgraded Family-Friendly Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dat-game-family-edition.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Outdoor Play](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/getting-kids-outdoors.md) - [Cultural Trivia Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culture-king.md)