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The games are not isolated elements, but part of a broader experience that accompanies the user over time. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How we created it<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main challenge was to design a gamification system consistent with the Nutella and Kinder universe, capable of integrating progression, objectives and rewards within an accessible and ongoing experience.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We worked on multiple levels: from defining engagement and progression mechanics, through to designing the gaming experiences and their integration within the platform.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this context, the interface and the visual and sound feedback system played a key role. Every element was designed not only to be immediate and intuitive, but also to reflect the brand&#8217;s visual language and values. The interactions accompany the user and celebrate every success at the exact moment it occurs, maintaining constant consistency with the Ferrero universe.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Project <\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customer need<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ferrero&#8217;s goal was to evolve the &#8220;Quelli della Colazione&#8221; platform by enriching it with a gamification system and gaming experiences capable of speaking directly to children and families.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The experience needed to be both engaging and educational, stimulating linguistic and cognitive skills &#8211; such as attention, memory and creativity &#8211; without feeling didactic. At the same time, it was essential to maintain strong consistency with the brand&#8217;s visual and values-driven identity. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Identified Solution: gamification<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We designed a gamification system based on progression, objectives and rewards, built to accompany the user over time and establish a positive habit.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The system was structured to support an ongoing experience throughout the entire year, through varied activities, immediate feedback and progressive milestones. Narrative plays a central role in this process: the character of Custode Lino and his cat Nocciolina guide the user, creating continuity and strengthening engagement. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Identified Solution: gaming<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Within the system, two word games integrated into the platform were developed:<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Il Custode delle Parole<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A word game in which players form words by connecting adjacent letters on a grid. The objective is to build as many words as possible, earning the points needed to unlock new levels and rewards within the platform. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lettere Misteriose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A riddle-based experience in which players must identify answers within a letter grid. The game integrates with Ferrero promotions, using narrative and thematic content to enhance specific products and campaigns. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Brand consistency<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every visual and interactive element was designed in continuity with the Ferrero universe, avoiding any forced overlap between brand and game.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result is an experience in which the brand does not merely feature, but becomes an integral part of the system: the game is configured as a natural extension of Ferrero&#8217;s values, helping to strengthen an authentic relationship with the user.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opportunities for the company<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project made it possible to transform the &#8220;Quelli della Colazione&#8221; platform into a daily point of contact between the brand and families.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through Game Thinking, the platform builds a positive, recurring habit: users return to complete challenges, advance through the progression and earn rewards. This spontaneous return generates a form of ongoing engagement, deeper and more lasting than traditional promotional activities. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gamified structure also allows marketing campaigns to be integrated naturally within the experience, avoiding interruptions and maintaining a high quality of interaction.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusions<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project demonstrates how a Game Thinking approach can transform traditional promotional activities into ongoing experiences capable of generating real, lasting engagement.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The model developed for &#8220;Quelli della Colazione&#8221; is not tied to a specific context, but represents a replicable and adaptable framework applicable across different sectors, in which content, objectives and dynamics can be tailored according to the brand and target audience.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designing systems of this kind means building relationships over time, transforming interaction with the brand into a meaningful and conscious habit.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transforming the sweetest moment of the day into an opportunity for growth. 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