# Fantasy Game-Themed Candies Nerds and Dungeons & Dragons Created a Snacking and Gaming Experience By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-08-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerds-and-dungeons-dragons References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nerds-candy-and-dungeons--dragons-align-in-historic-first-to-provide-fans-with-exclusive-snacking-and-gaming-experience-301365368.html) & [nerdscandypromotion](https://www.nerdscandypromotion.com/) [Nerds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-gummy) and [Dungeons & Dragons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantasysagainspired-whisky-bottles) are teaming up for a first-of-its-kind collab that treats fans to an exclusive snacking and gaming experience. Inspired by the fantasy tabletop role-playing game, there's new limited-edition creations like the Nerds Gummy Clusters and Rainbow Nerds Theater Box. This special packaging features a team of Nerds inspired by [D&D](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-immersive-quest) characters. For a limited time this year, fans who purchase these special candy boxes have the chance to upload their receipt online and join an exclusive campaign called Restoring Harmony. The single PDF adventure and character sheet can be played in under an hour, led by a Dungeon Master and a player starting out at level one. There are six characters, each of which captures the spirit of a different personality: Curiosity, Creativity, Spontaneity, Deep Thinking, Logic and Humor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fantasy-themed Food and Gaming:** The combination of food and gaming, especially with a fantasy theme, provides opportunities for unique and immersive experiences. - **Fan-created Campaigns:** Campaigns that involve fan-made content can create a more engaged fan base and increase loyalty. - **Cross-branding Collaborations:** Partnerships between brands can create mutually beneficial opportunities and expand brand reach. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can benefit from creating unique and engaging partnerships with other industries. - **Gaming:** Collaborations with other industries, like the food and beverage industry, can provide fans with even more immersive experiences. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Creative branded campaigns that involve fan participation can build brand loyalty and engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Edible Adventure Game Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gummyquest.md) - [Gaming-Themed Gummy Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trolli-x-xbox.md) - [Playful Juicy Confectionery Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-gummy.md) - [Limited Edition Sports Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grape-strawberry-blitz.md) - [Multisensorial Gourmet Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerds-sugar-crush-cookie.md) - [Show-Inspired Fantasy Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hellfire-club-game.md) - [Juicy Textural Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerds-juicy-gummy-clusters.md) - [Interactive Fantasy Universe Attractions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-immersive-quest.md) - [Classic Board Game Remakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dungeons-dragons.md)