# Head-Rolling Zombie Sports This Bowling Game is Perfect for Walking Dead Fans By Jonathon Brown | Published 2012-12-07 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombie-bowling References: [holycool.net](http://www.holycool.net/zombie-bowling-game/) & [urbanoutfitters](http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=26870378&parentid=A_NEWARRIVALS) Zombies are on the rise, well not literally, but this Zombie Bowling Game keeps them coming back. With the popularity of The Walking Dead TV show as well as a resurgence of zombie movies over the last decade, the consumer appetite for zombie-themed merchandise is hefty. In response to this trend, [Urban Outfitters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eastside-bowl) (of all people) jumped into the ring and is offering this Zombie Bowling Game for only $24 for the holidays. The Zombie Bowling Game features 10 zombie pins, each with their own hand-painted face, but the same "I'm coming for you" expression. Also included is the actual bowling ball which is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. This is a great stocking stuffer for any [zombie fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashers-horror-house). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Zombie-themed Merchandise:** Opportunity for companies to capitalize on the consumer appetite for zombie-themed products. - **Pop Culture Tie-ins:** Creating products that align with popular TV shows and movies can contribute to increased sales and customer engagement. - **Novelty Stocking Stuffers:** Creating unique and affordable gift options, like the Zombie Bowling Game, can attract customers during the holiday season. ### Who This Affects Most - **Retail:** Retailers can stock and promote zombie-themed merchandise, like the Zombie Bowling Game, to cater to the consumer demand. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can develop partnerships with TV shows and movies to create merchandise that capitalizes on their pop culture popularity. - **Gift and Novelty:** Companies in the gift and novelty industry can seize the opportunity to offer unique and fun stocking stuffer options, like the Zombie Bowling Game. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Football-Style Bowling Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triumph-fowling-set.md) - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Zombie Survival Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullets-brains.md) - [Hybrid Backyard Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-game.md) - [Film-Inspired Bowling Alleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eastside-bowl.md) - [Halloween-Themed Bowling Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-boowling-spooktacular.md) - [Fashionable Bowling-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-x-brain-dead-x-dsm.md) - [Sporty Minimal Bowling Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lefty-shoe.md) - [Upbeat Bowling Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ballroom-bowl-expands.md)