Corona Vending Machine
An engaging, memorable experience for fans at live events.
An engaging, memorable experience for fans at live events.
Corona was looking to create a branded activation that captured the laid-back spirit of the beach while delivering an engaging, memorable experience for fans at live events. The goal: create a game that didn’t just entertain, but also reinforced brand recognition, drove product interaction, and left participants with a tangible takeaway.
BGWG Monster Media designed and developed a fully custom, mobile-controlled game experience powered by vending machine hardware. Here’s how we made it work:
We built a web-based system that allowed users to scan a QR code displayed on the vending machine. Instantly, their phone became a controller—no downloads or installations. This created a low-friction entry point and ensured high participation rates.
Players used their smartphones to control a beach-themed game on a vending machine screen, jumping obstacles and collecting virtual Coronas in a real-time, console-like experience.
Our software tied gameplay performance directly to physical rewards. The more points players earned, the higher the tier of prizes they could win—ranging from branded merchandise to premium summer giveaways. This kept users invested and encouraged competitive replay.
Device pairing and session management.
Game state syncing and scoring.
Prize logic based on performance tiers.
Vending machine hardware control.
High engagement: The intuitive mobile controls and beach-themed game captured attention and kept lines moving efficiently at the activation site.
Brand immersion: The game world reflected Corona’s brand identity—relaxed, social, and summer-forward—while making users
part of the narrative.
Memorable takeaway: Physical prizes tied to in-game success created lasting impressions and extended brand reach post-event.