# Game-Honoring Energy Drink Branding The Red Bull Tetris Can Celebrates the Game's 40th Anniversary By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-09-26 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bull-tetris References: [cstoredecisions](https://cstoredecisions.com/tetris-themed-energy-drink-can/) & [redbull](http://www.redbull.com)  The 'Red Bull [Tetris'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hundreds-and-tetris) can has been created in partnership between the energy drink brand and the video game franchise to help pay homage to the iconic game's 40th anniversary. The branding boasts the classic Red Bull can covered in cubic Tetris pieces alongside specialty details on how consumers can get in on the gaming action. The can is paired with a QR code that users can scan to give the Red Bull x Tetris competition a try. Players who score big could get a spot at the US National Tetris Final in Hollywood, Florida with the final winner heading to the World Final in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Red Bull Tetris can is arriving now to encourage consumers to get in on the action this fall. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.8/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 51% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Branding:** Brands are increasingly incorporating interactive elements such as QR codes into their packaging to engage customers and enhance the consumer experience. - **Video Game Cross-promotions:** Collaborations between beverage companies and video game franchises are leading to innovative marketing strategies that capture the interest of gaming enthusiasts. - **Anniversary-inspired Marketing:** Commemorating iconic game anniversaries with limited edition products can create unique opportunities for engaging both nostalgic and new audiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Energy Drinks:** The energy drink industry is leveraging video game partnerships to expand their market reach and engage with younger, tech-savvy consumers. - **Video Game Marketing:** The video game marketing industry benefits from novel collaborations that promote games through unexpected consumer products, broadening their traditional marketing channels. - **Augmented Reality Experiences:** The integration of AR elements, such as QR codes on physical products, is transforming customer engagement in various sectors by blending digital interactions with real-world items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Esports Tetris Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bull-2.md) - [Drink-Shaped Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-devices.md) - [Energizing Video Game-Themed Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gong-cha-enerteas.md) - [Game-Themed Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-energy-1.md) - [Promotional Game-Themed Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-game-pass-promotion.md) - [Retro Arcade-Themed Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hundreds-and-tetris.md) - [Game-Themed Soft Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coca-cola-2.md) - [Gamer Energy Drink Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucozade-energy-onpack-promotion.md) - [Sports-Inspired Beverage Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sportsinspired-beverage-collaborations.md)