# Gamified Egg Cartons Happy Egg's Cartons Come to Life with Augmented Reality By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-07-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-egg-carton References: [packagingoftheworld](https://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2021/07/happy-island.html) & [happyegg](https://happyegg.com/) [Happy Egg's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-egg-pastureraised-eggs) freshly redesigned egg cartons feature the first [gamified](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frubes-freeze-em-campaign) augmented reality experience and those who (virtually) step into the magical world have the chance to claim real-life surprises during gameplay. The augmented reality packaging for eggs is packed with plenty of personality, bold colors and fun characters that express what sets the brand apart. The Happy Island Egg Hunt offers up to $50K in prizes and it can be accessed by scanning the QR code on the carton with a mobile device. While there are many augmented reality packaging examples that help to connect consumers to more information or product campaigns, this dynamic approach gets people of all ages excited to play in AR and potentially even be rewarded with great prizes for participating in the Happy Island Egg Hunt. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gamified Packaging:** Augmented reality gamification is an effective way to engage consumers and drive sales, opening up opportunities for innovative packaging design. - **AR Branding:** Augmented reality branding can be an effective way to differentiate one's product from competitors and connect with consumers in a unique way. - **Marketing Through Incentives:** Offering incentives such as prizes for participating in AR experiences can be an effective marketing tool, increasing brand loyalty and driving sales. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Packaging:** Augmented reality gamification can be utilized in food packaging to create interactive experiences that engage consumers and build brand loyalty. - **Consumer Goods:** Augmented reality branding can be effective in the consumer goods industry to differentiate products and create engaging consumer experiences. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Incorporating augmented reality gamification and incentives into marketing and advertising campaigns can help attract and retain customers while driving sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AR Yogurt Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-yogurt-packaging.md) - [Egg-Centric Metaverse Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-egg-board.md) - [Spooky AR Yogurt Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-edition-halloween-packaging.md) - [Gamified Wine Labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-wine-packaging.md) - [Spooky Interactive Yogurt Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chobani-flip-greek-yogurt.md) - [AR-Powered Cereal Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journey-to-the-magic-gems.md) - [AR Restaurant Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-castle-3.md) - [Interactive Connected Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nteractive-connected-packaging-experience.md) - [AR-Powered Cereal Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-mills-1.md)