Pocket Ninja Oýun by Martin Oberhauser is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Bürünç Baýragy in Oýunjaklar, Oýunlar we Güýmenje Önümleri Dizaýny Competition Category.

BürünçOýunjak· 2025

Pocket Ninja Oýun

by Martin Oberhauser

Client: Climball

A' Design Award Bürünç Baýragy Winner in Oýunjak Category

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The Design

About Pocket Ninja Oýun

Pocket Ninja - ussatlyk we çeýeligi ýokarlandyrmak üçin niýetlenen ykjam oýundyr. Oýnuň ölçegi 70 millimetr bolup, jübä sygýar, şonuň üçin ony öýde, sport zalynda ýa-da syýahat wagtynda ulanyp bolýar. Pocket Ninja ýygnalmadyk görnüşde gelýär, oýunçylar bolsa oýny üç ölçegli baş döwme ýaly, berilýän bölekler we gollanma esasynda özleri gurnaýarlar. Şekillendirilen tutawaçlar DYNOs diýlip atlandyrylýan maşky ýerine ýetirmäge kömek edýär, bu maşkda oýun iki barmak bilen tutulyp zyňylýar we tutawajy üýtgedip alynýar. Oýun Italiýada sanjym galyplama usuly bilen öndürilýär.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Bürünç Baýragy

Pocket Ninja Oýun A' Design Award Bürünç Baýragynyň ýeňijisidir; bu döredijilik, ussatlyk we ýiti akyl bilen tapawutlanýan tapawutly dizaýnlara berilýän aşa abraýly ykrarnamadyr. Bürünç ýeňijileri dizaýnerleriniň giň tejribesini, hyýalyny we tapawutlylygyny tassyklaýan örän ussat we geň galdyryjy derejede döredijilikli eserlerdir. Pocket Ninja Oýun uly baha berilýän, haýran galynýan we söýülýän, üns çekiji derejede hünärmenlikli we täzelikçi zat bolmagy garaşylýar. A' Design Award Bürünç Baýragyny gazanan bu dizaýn sungatda, ylymda, dizaýnda we tehnologiýada iň oňat tejribeleri öz içine alýar we jikme-jiklige edýän üni bilen ajaýypdyr. Pocket Ninja Oýun zerurlyklary ajaýyp derejede kanagatlandyrýar, isleglere degýär, duýgulary özüne çekýär we gyzyklanmany çekýär.

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