With the rise of social gaming, there's a huge opportunity for brands to create marketing games that are able to show off the features of a new product or service, offer incentives or even just a fun way to pass the time.
These examples of gamification take the form of apps or experiences that encourage play in real life. By nature, most games are fun, which is what makes them great for giving mundane products a boost. Although there are plenty of games that will satisfy your need for action or adventure, sometimes a game doesn't even have to be exciting for it to be successful, as proven by the extremely frustrating Flappy Bird, or classic arcade games with a nostalgia factor. Taco Bell's 'The Waiting Game' is a fantastic example of how a game can be intentionally tedious, boring, and still something that people want to play because there's a desirable prize to be won at the end.
28 Online Marketing Games
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Soccer Hospitality Campaigns
TripAdvisor Makes Predictions for Wins Based on World Cup Hotel Stays
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World Cup Fry Packaging
McDonald's World Cup App Turns the Iconic Fry Packaging into a Soccer Game
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Shark-Inspired Automotive Games
Volkswagen Shark Week Campaign Features Shark-Centric Car Games
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Mind-Controlled Gaming Billboards
Mindpong Uses Interactive Billboard Advertising to Beat Cancer
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Gamified Social Accounts
Adidas' Social Media Campaign Turns Instagram into a Game
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Interactive Social Adventure Games
This Instagram Hosts an Interactive Choose Your Own Adventure
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Interactive Avatar-Making Billboards
McDonald's Little Piccadilly is an Interactive Advertisement
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Period Arcade Games
Kotex Advertises Its 3D Capture Core Pads with Two Marketing Games
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Retro Diner Arcade Apps
Denny's Atari Remix App Turns Arcade Classics into Breakfast Games
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Fantasy World Cup Apps
The FIFA 14 by EA Sports App Lets You Build a World Cup Fantasy Team
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Facebook-Controlled Foosball Tables
The Lidl Fan Cup Let World Cup Fans Compete Remotely
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Playful Soccer Vending Machines
The Pepsi Football Vending Machine Tests Your Soccer Skills
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Song Snatching Apps
Air France Music Utilizes Augmented Reality to Let Flyers Download in the Sky
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Urinal Football Games
Captain Morgan's World Cup Game Campaign Takes Place in the Washroom
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App-Connected Commercials
McDonald's Fruit Match Commercial Plays a Game with Smartphones
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Unifying Sports Campaigns
Carlsberg's Border Football World Cup Campaign Unites the Divided
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Interactive Melting Advertisements
Virtually Cooling McDonald's Ice Cream Ad Promises a Treat
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Competitive Vending Machines
Knacki's Vending Machine Game Pit People Against Leo Van Der Elst
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Mobile Phone-Snooping Games
Norton's 'Enjoy Your Privacy' Game Shows Mobile Security Breaches
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Kinetic Racetrack-Building Games
KIA's GT Ride App Lets You Build a Racetrack by Moving Your Body
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Shoppable Dress-Up Games
Covet's Fashion Game App Lets You Try on and Buy Designer Clothing
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Workout-Encouraging Subway Stations
This Exercise Machine Trades Squats for Subway Fares
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Online Soccer Scavenger Hunts
This World Cup 2014 Campaign by Adidas and Google is Interactive
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Interactive Gaming Campaigns
Perrier Takes on the Gamer Market with a First-Person Party Game
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Interactive Injury Games
Spencers Solicitors Launches Game Called 'Should They Claim?'
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Tedious Lineup Games
This Taco Bell Game Simulates the Torture of Waiting Around in Line
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Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Celebrity-Fronted Mobile Game Commercials
Supercell Debuts Squad Busters with an Exciting Campaign
Family Board Game Promos
Hasbro and Birds Eye Teamed Up to Encourage Family Bonding
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
Emotionally Rewarding Multiplayer Games
Toca Boca Days Helps Tweens Find a Sense of Belonging
Personalized Digital Playgrounds
Pringles Poptopia is an Immersive, Engaging Experience for Fans
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Promotional Game-Themed Collabs
Microsoft Partnered with Several CPG Brands to Offer Xbox Rewards
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
In-Game Billboard Advertising
Gameloft Enables Partners to Advertise Natively in its Games
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Streaming Series Games
Netflix Stories Invites Viewers to Participate in Their Own Adventures
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Gamer-Centric Fast Food Campaigns
Burger King's Gaming Campaign to Rewards “Burger-to-King” Goals
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Fashion Styling Games
Revolve Provides an Immersive Shopping Experience on Bellemint
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Modern Update Mobile Games
Flappy Bird is Getting Another Launch with New Modern Changes
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
Active Lifestyle-Supporting Campaigns
Kellogg's® Vector® Launches the Become Your Player Campaign
Drink-Shaped Gaming Devices
7-Eleven is Giving Fans the Chance to Win a Slurpee-Shaped Tetris Game
Gamified Stress Reduction Apps
The 'URSO' Mental Health Gaming App is Fun and Engaging
Interactive Gaming Phone Cases
Bitmo Lab Introduces the Protective GameBaby Transformative Case
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Gamified In-Airport Activations
Haribo's Mobile Games Gives People of All Ages the Chance to Win
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Supersized Delivery Sweepstakes
DoorDash's Big Game Ad Shares Stuff from All the Ads with a Winner
Professional Social Media Games
LinkedIn Released Three Games to Build Connections on its Platform
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
QSR Game-Inspired Fitness Partnerships
WithU and McDonald's MONOPOLY Make Strides in the UK
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
In-Game Advertising Services
StackAdapt Offers Engaging Game Advertising for its Clients
Car-Specific Video Commerce
Audi and Bambuser Make a Significant Evolution in Business Strategy
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Social Professional Productivity Apps
The 'LikeMind' App Connects Users to Other Hustlers
Social Sports Applications
EA is Launching the EA Sports Social App on Web and Mobile
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Saucy High-Definition Screen Campaigns
Zaxby’s is Leveraging the Busy Black Friday Shopping Period
Fashion Gaming App-Updates
Fashion Gaming App 'Drest' Launches New Update
Music-Themed Fashion Apps
Upstream Allows You to Shop the Same Brands Your Favorite Musicians Do
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
E-Commerce Advertising Solutions
Reddit is Enhancing its Reach with the New Dynamic Product Ads
Gamified Education Platforms
Trust Wallet Has Introduced a New Feature Called Trust Wallet Quests
Musician-Themed Online Games
Fortnite Festival Lets Players Get in on the Concert Action
Logo Guessing Games
Not a Logo Tasks Players with Selecting the Right Option of Two Images
Dynamic Mobile Fashion Games
Tommy Hilfiger Unveils a New Mobile Fashion Game Called FashionVerse
Advertising E-Commerce Tools
Tokens Launches the Valor E-Commerce Platform for QR Code Advertising
Interactive AR Experiences
The Sendit App Engaged Gen Alpha on Valentine's Day
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
Interactive App-Themed Game Maps
Twitch Unveiled 'The Glitch' Brand Map in Fortnite for Twitchcon
Casual Mini Games
This Online Hub Allows for Players to Easily Learn Engaging Games
Gamified Shopping Carts
Instacart Unveils New Updates to its Smart Shopping Carts
Video Game Refreshment Campaigns
The Suntory x Super Mario Campaign is Playful
Comprehensive Math-Learning Experiences
Math Learner Uses Games to Make Math Fun for Young Kids
Exercise-Focused Gaming Apps
The Smart 5min x Suika Game is Entertaining and Beneficial
Screen Time Reduction Apps
BePresent Gamifies Limiting Phone Usage with Daily Challenges
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
Gamified Yogurt Tube Campaigns
The Frubes Freeze ‘Em Campaign Includes a New Online Game
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
AI-Powered Marketing Solutions
BrandPilot AI Unveils a New Marketing Campaign Management App
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Family Entertainment Apps
The Chick-fil-A Play App Shares Shows, Games, Activities and More
Interactive Juice Packaging
Gulf Union Foods Launched Fun Connected Packaging for its Juices
Music-Based Fitness Apps
Feed.fm Highlights the Significant Role Music Plays for Fitness Apps
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Mini Musical Productivity Ads
Slack's The Big Meeting Takes on a Musical Number
Socially Connected Workout Apps
The 'SocialPump' App Connects Athletes to Their Friends
Simplistic Dynamic Game Experiences
Joelle Tindall Created the Unique Touch Egg Game
Drone Marketing Initatives
LEGO Takes to the Sky with Drone Show and Aerial Messages
Accessible Game Development Apps
CrazyGames Partnered with 'Struckd' to Enable In-Browser Creation
Web3 Game Development Platforms
Play and TapNation Launched 'Build Play' to Streamline Development
Luxe Skiwear Metaverse Games
Balenciaga Launches the Balenciaga Skiwear Mini Game
Hidden Social App Mini-Games
Instagram Entices Users with Hidden Games in Their DMs
Gamified Sustainability Platforms
The Carbon Games is an App that Makes Sustainability Competitive
Gamified Budgeting Apps
Bread Budgeting Makes Budgeting Fun By Integrating Challenges
Gamified Shopping Experiences
Browse Booster Rewards Coupons for Product Views
Gamified Plastic Bottle Journeys
Last Bottle Takes Users on an Informative After-Recycling Journey
Functional Gaming Toys
Nintendo's Latest Gashapon Toys Can be Added as Controller Parts
Interactive Image Mapping
Image Mapping Lets Businesses Create Designs Seamlessly
AI-Powered Marketing Strategies
The M1 Marketing Strategy Generator Will Build a Strategy
Immersive Restaurant Rewards App
Bella Italia is Unveiling a New Digital App for its Guests
Interactive Choice Wheels
Pick The Wheel Gamifies Decision Making While Making it Engaging
Game-Collaborative Phygital Apparel
Balenciaga Unveils a Collaboration with Need for Speed Mobile
Gamified Children's Productivity Apps
Kangaroutine Helps Kids Who Struggle with Routines
Gamified Office Worker Exercises
Crouch Beat Encourages Workers to Get Up and Moving
Interactive Football Game Venues
TOCA Social Delivers a Blend of Sports, Entertainment, and Dining
Relaxing Brain Teaser Games
Sprinkle Words Takes a Non-Competitive Approach to Phone Games
Immersive Fighting Math Games
Karate Math Dojo Combines Fighting with Learning
Game Day-Inspired Shots
Game On Shots Bottle the Fun of Stadium Snacks & Tailgating
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Private Label Product Promotions
This Target Game Day Promotion is Shawn Johnson-Approved
Seamless Automotive Shopping Apps
Awin Group of Dealerships Launches Mobile App to Enhance CX
Web-Based Mobile Game Stores
Microsoft Mobile Games is Launching a Web-Based Store
Playful Food-Themed Games
Taco Vs Burrito Offers a Fun and Lighthearted Card Game
Gamified Spelling Bee Preparation
RoBee Helps Spellers Master Challenging Words for Competition
Goal-Oriented Health Apps
The 'Bright' App Offers a Holistic View of One's Health
Video Game-Inspired QSR Promotions
Chipotle Customers Can Now Earn Tekken 8 Rewards with Purchase
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Interactive Entertainment Board Games
MONOPOLY GO! Transforms Digital Mobile Game into Real Play
Stimulating Word Association Games
Worlds of Words Challenges Players to Think Outside the Box
Connective Sports Apps
Acti Forges Connections Between Like-Minded Sports Lovers
Parental Guidance Shopping Apps
The 'Auggie' App Connects Experienced Parents to New Ones
Networking Platform In-App Games
LinkedIn is Working on Integrating Games to its Platform
Mentally Stimulating Game Collections
Fresh Words: Word Game Boasts Engaging and Challenging Games
Bubble Tea Art Games
Call of Boba is a Fun Game where Players Sell Bubble Tea Drinks
Fitness Studio Gamification Tools
Xplor Mariana Tek Enhances Member Motivation & Engagement
Strategic Running Gameplay
Battle Run Invites Joggers to Conquer Territories on Their Runs
Phone Puzzle Games
Word Search Game Offers Mental Stimulation with Word-Based Challenges
Subtle Marketing Pop-Ups
FOMO Nudge Encourages Users to Buy with Subtle Pop-Ups
Interactive Mapping Solutions
Mapplic Turns Static Images Into Engaging Maps
Engaging Grammar Games
Grake, the Grammar Snake is Available in Four Languages
Live Music Booking Apps
Gig App is an All-in-One Platforms for Artists and Venues
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Lighthearted Meme Apps
Goodday is a Meme App Designed to Inspire Happiness
Interactive Challenge Platforms
Join and Witness Online Challenges in One Place, at Tigbar
Creative Hollywood-Themed Games
'Greenlight' Tasks Players with Pitching Ideas to Studio Heads
Comprehensive Sports Apps
OutyPlay Builds Community for Sports Enthusiasts
Branding Trivia Games
Decode the Identity is a Playful Homage to Iconic Brands
Phone-Based User-Targeted Campaigns
PlugSMS Helps Users Launch Campaigns From Their Phones
Re-Imagined Adult Party Games
Fluttr Spin the Bottle Features 150 Naughty Challenges
Daily Gaming Mystery-Solving
Players are Tasked to Guess the Game with 'Daily Game Trivia'
Gamified Productivity Boosters
Focus Dash Uses Rewards and Fun to Help You Stay on Track
Gamified Inspiration Networks
Dailycrowds Gamifies Social Interaction for Motivation and Insights
Gamified Personal Goal Platforms
GoalQuest Transforms Goal-Setting into an Adventure
Gamified AI Quizzes
SnapQuiz Offers a Vast Library of Quizzes with Something for Everyone
Adorable Goal-Setting Apps
CanGoal Keeps Users Engaged With Cute Characters