Make a Game Out of a Trend You Love

Making a game out of a trend means grabbing hold of a hot new thing, like a viral challenge or meme, and making it into a game people can play. It doesn’t need to be hard just an idea, a few rules and some imagination. You can even use platforms such as Astrocade to create digital versions for friends to play together.

Have you ever noticed an online trend and thought, “I wish that was a game”? It’s fun to think you can play instead of just watching. But sometimes, it’s not obvious how to start or how to make it engaging.

In this guide, we’ll teach you how select a trend, formulate simple rules and playtest it. You’ll discover easy methods for turning a popular concept into a compelling activity, whether it’s for a handful of friends or a potentially massive online audience. 

Pick a Trend 

First, select a trend that you are passionate about. It could be a viral challenge, a comedic meme, a song, or even a top social media subject. Choosing the right trend makes sure that your game is relevant and fun to play from the very beginning.

Seek out trends that are malleable to incorporate simple rules or challenges. Consider how people could interact with it. Visual, funny or common trends are usually the best ones to use. Don’t overthink it, sometimes the funnest Simple Games are the ones with the most basic concepts. 

Make a Game

Now it’s time to turn your trend into reality. Set a goal for the players: Are they guessing, racing, or doing challenges? Make the rules short and clear so anyone can jump in.

You can add small twists to make it more fun. For instance, convert a meme into a scoring challenge, or a social media trend into a creative task. Include timers, points or silly punishments to keep players’ nerves rattled. The trick is to keep it lighthearted, participatory and, most importantly, fun. 

Play Your Game

Play your game yourself before you let it out into the world. Playtest rules and challenges and see how long it takes to play through. It will give you a good feeling for how good and bad the experience is, especially if you are tweaking a TRON game with fast play.

Gather a handful of friends and get playing. Their feedback and reaction are priceless, and can help you tweak your game. Occasionally, a tiny tweak, say the scoring or subtracting from the length of a challenge, can make the game a lot more fun. 

Try and Fix

Your first draft is supposed to be rough. Maybe a rule is unclear, a challenge is too difficult, or a trend item just doesn’t work. Tweak these little things and you’ll have a better, more fun and fair game.

Iterate fast then test again. Every change makes the experience better. You may also find other new ways to extend your game, such as by including bonus rounds, optional challenges or cooperative play. It’s a polished, fun game anyone can grab and play. 

Show Friends 

When you feel your game is polished enough, it’s time to share! Send it to friends online, put it on social media, or organize a small game night. Seeing your players enjoy your game is a great feeling and encourages more creativity.

Invite players to remix the game, or add their own challenges. Sharing the game might spawning new ideas to extend the trend, potentially creating more playful interactions. A humble game can become a joint experience that expands ever more enjoyable as time passes. 

Conclusion

Making trends into games is simpler than it looks. With a bit of imagination and work, you can turn any viral content into something interactive and entertaining.  Whether you play by yourself, with your friends, or share it online, you can now turn anything you love into a game, including a House of Guinness game based on popular trends.

Keep in mind, the key is simple. Make the rules straightforward, the challenges fun, and the trend meaningful. Using this method, you’ll generate games that bring fun, laughter, and socializing, all from a single concept. 

FAQs

What does “Make a Game” mean?

It’s taking an idea, trend, or meme and making it into a game you can play. The emphasis is on the enjoyment of fun simple rules and easily accessible. 

Can I create games without digital tools?

Yes! Simple games can be played on paper, on whiteboards, or with household items. Tools such as Canva or Kahoot are digital and optional and not necessary. 

How long does it take to make a game from a trend?

This varies on complexity, but most simple games can be made in 10-30 minutes. Testing and small adjustments might add additional time. 

Can kids play these trend-based games?

Definitely, as long as the trends and challenges are geared to age. These are wonderful games to play as a family or during school. 

Do I need artistic or programming skills?

No way. Creativity and firm rules are more important than art or programming. Interaction is what matters for fun.