# Gamer Bento Boxes The Zelda Bento Box Features Iconic Nintendo Characters By Michael Hines | Published 2011-02-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zelda-bento-box References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://thatsnerdalicious.com/play-with-your-food/link-and-princess-zelda-bento-dinner-time/) & [mymealbox](http://mymealbox.com/bento/cartoon-link-bento) The Zelda Bento Box combines two of life's greatest pleasures, [gaming and eating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-chef-x-minecraft), into one awesome package. Created by the geniuses over at My Meal Box, the Zelda Bento Box was commissioned to celebrate the release of the latest [Legend of Zelda game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-legend-of-zelda). Chicken nuggets, fried rice, broccoli, corn, beef sausage, strawberry jelly, and a slice of lemon make up the delicious Zelda Bento Box. Check out all four boxes here, and be sure not to drool on your keyboard. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gamer Food:** There is a strong trend for food packages or boxes inspired by gaming characters. - **Gaming Crossovers:** Opportunities to create themed food products for other gaming franchises. - **Nostalgic Eating:** Opportunities to create playful food products that tap into consumers' fondness of entertainment from their childhood or past. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can develop more gaming-themed products or crossovers to appeal to a growing demographic of younger gamers who want to eat and play at the same time. - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can partner with the food and beverage industry to offer character and franchise-themed food boxes or products as part of a promotional campaign or merchandise lineup. - **Packaging:** Opportunities for packaging and design industries to create fun, eye-catching, and hack-proof packaging that resonates with young gaming audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cross-Cuisine QSR Bento Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-makunouchi-bento.md) - [Chef-Made Bento Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erewhon-1.md) - [Landscape-Inspired Bento Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyobodo-fiume.md) - [Kid-Focused Meal Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-box.md) - [Collectible Game Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tears-of-the-kingdom-collectors.md) - [Affordable Lunch Combos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-bento.md) - [Sleek Compartmentalized Lunch Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venn-bento-box.md) - [Gamer-Targeted QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bull-gamer-box.md) - [Video Game-Themed Chocolate Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-and-godiva.md)