Pocket Ninja Permainan by Martin Oberhauser

Pocket Ninja Permainan by Martin Oberhauser is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Perunggu in Desain Mainan, Permainan dan Produk Hobi Competition Category.

PerungguMainan· 2025

Pocket Ninja Permainan

by Martin Oberhauser

Client: Climball

A' Design Award Perunggu Winner in Mainan Category

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The Design

About Pocket Ninja Permainan

Pocket Ninja adalah permainan berukuran ringkas yang dirancang untuk melatih keterampilan dan ketangkasan. Permainan ini berukuran 70 milimeter dan muat di dalam saku, sehingga dapat digunakan di rumah, di pusat kebugaran, atau saat bepergian. Pocket Ninja dikirim dalam keadaan belum dirakit, dan pemain menyusun permainan ini dari bagian-bagian yang disediakan beserta panduannya, layaknya sebuah teka-teki tiga dimensi. Cengkeraman berbentuk khusus pada permainan ini mendukung latihan yang disebut DYNOs, yaitu permainan dilempar dan ditangkap dengan dua jari sambil mengganti posisi cengkeraman. Permainan ini diproduksi di Italia dengan teknik cetak injeksi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perunggu

Pocket Ninja Permainan adalah pemenang A' Design Award Perunggu, pengakuan yang sangat bergengsi yang diberikan kepada desain luar biasa yang dicirikan oleh kreativitas, kecerdikan, dan ketajaman. Pemenang Perunggu adalah artefak yang sangat terampil dan sangat kreatif yang membuktikan pengalaman luas, imajinasi, dan kelihaian para desainernya. Pocket Ninja Permainan diharapkan menjadi objek yang sangat dihargai, dikagumi, dan dicintai, sangat profesional dan inovatif. Desain pemenang A' Design Award Perunggu ini menyertakan praktik terbaik dalam seni, sains, desain, dan teknologi, dan sangat baik dalam perhatiannya pada detail. Pocket Ninja Permainan memuaskan kebutuhan dengan indah, menyentuh keinginan, memikat perasaan, dan menarik rasa ingin tahu.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This compact and versatile game is designed to fit perfectly in your pocket, making it an ideal companion for anyone looking to enhance their dexterity on the go.
It's developed to improve mental acuity and physical dexterity through a unique combination of physical engagement and cognitive challenges.
Dimensions & Packaging: The dimensions are 70mm
Tags: Game design, ninja worrier game, game for children and adults, improve mental acuity, improve physical dexterity
Production Technology: The Pocket Ninja boasts an innovative design that ensures cost-effective production without compromising on quality. Injection molding manufactured in Italy and also the packaging is manufactured in Italy.
Design Challenge: The Pocket Ninja’s compact nature and portability make it a convenient and accessible training aid. Whether at home, in the gym, or on the go, the Pocket Ninja is ready to help enhance skills and dexterity. So the main challenge was to find a way to connect the primary structure of the Pocket Ninja.
Research: Skill and dexterity training are at the core of the Pocket Ninja’s design. Its small size and innovative grips make it a perfect tool for anyone looking to improve their climbing abilities or general hand dexterity. The game’s design encourages continuous engagement, making it easy to incorporate into daily routines or training sessions. So the main research was about Skill and dexterity training.
Inspiration: Inspired by the famous Ninja Warriors, this dynamic motion not only enhances finger strength but also improves hand-eye coordination and reaction time.
Project Duration: The project started in September 2023 in Bolzano and finished in the end of 2024 also in Bolzano.
Operation Flow: The Pocket Ninja, arrives unassembled. Therefore, before the fun begins, players must build the Pocket Ninja using the provided pieces and guide like a 3D puzzle. Created by experts in sports and cognitive science, the BoulderBall has been praised for its ability to enhance creativity, concentration, and finger grip strength. The Pocket Ninja builds on this legacy, introducing new and exciting features that take training to the next level.
One of the standout features of the Pocket Ninja is the optimization for DYNOs. This exercise challenges players to throw and catch the Pocket Ninja using only two fingers, constantly changing grips. Inspired by the famous Ninja Warriors, this dynamic motion not only enhances finger strength but also improves hand-eye coordination and reaction time. The DYNOs exercise is a fun and engaging way to keep your skills sharp, whether you’re a seasoned climber or just starting.
Patents: Climball OHG 2024
Image Credits: studiooberhauser