# Video Game-Themed Cannabis Time Machine is a New Cannabis Brand that Takes Cues From Gamer Culture By Elena Rahman | Published 2022-04-13 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-machine-is References: [timemachinebrand](https://timemachinebrand.com/)  [Time Machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialty-elixirs) is a new cannabis brand that offers premium, greenhouse-grown hydroponic flower at value prices. The brand's style and its image are an ode to gamer culture. Its merchandise is sourced from [Pacific Stone's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-shop-canada) family of farms on California's central coast. Time Machine's packaging boasts interactive, graphic-novel-themed packaging that allows consumers to experience a modern story about an ancient plant. QR codes are located on each product's packaging that direct customers to engaging brand content. The content is an ideal addition to a cannabis smoking session. In addition to the cannabis retailer's gamified products, the brand is the first in the industry to introduce a 28-count jar of [hand-rolled pre-rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoke-breaks) that contain half an ounce of flower per jar. Image Credit: Time Machine ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gamified Packaging:** Brands can incorporate interactive design elements into packaging to enhance the consumer experience and create a stronger brand connection. - **QR Code Marketing:** QR codes on packaging can be used to create engaging brand content and provide additional value for consumers. - **Large Pre-roll Packs:** The introduction of larger pre-roll packs can provide more convenience and value for consumers and could potentially disrupt the cannabis industry. ### Where This Applies - **Cannabis:** The cannabis industry can use interactive packaging, QR codes, and larger pre-roll packs to enhance the consumer experience and differentiate their brand. - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can explore potential collaborations or licensing deals with cannabis brands to create unique product lines that appeal to the gaming community. - **Marketing:** Marketing agencies can help cannabis brands incorporate interactive packaging and QR code campaigns into their marketing strategies to increase brand engagement and attract new customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgia-Branded Cannabis Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-90s.md) - [Carnival-Style Cannabis Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pre-packaged-flower.md) - [Nostalgic Art-Inspired Cannabis Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kristofferson-san-pablo.md) - [Cannabis-Inspired Golf Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeless-golf-capsule.md) - [Affordable Cannabis Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-cannabis-brand.md) - [Colorful Cannabis Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-cannabis-brand1.md) - [Cannabis-Friendly Gift Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-golden-state.md) - [Cannabis Mini Marts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeeter.md) - [Pre-Rolled Cannabis Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prerolled-cannabis-packs.md)