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The brief
The NBA wanted fans interacting with its digital hub, NBA Play, not just visiting it. One conversion goal sat on top: new NBA ID sign-ups.
A match-3 game inside NBA Play
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The NBA wanted fans interacting with its digital hub, NBA Play, not just visiting it. One conversion goal sat on top: new NBA ID sign-ups.
A match-3 game inside NBA Play
NBA
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NBA Blast: a custom match-3 game for the NBA Play hub. Fans line up jerseys, sneakers and basketballs to clear the board and chase high scores across 40 levels. A mechanic everyone already knows, so every fan plays instantly, casual to hardcore.
Gameplay loop: A match-3 game inside NBA Play
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Gameplay is linked to account creation, so every play feeds the NBA ID funnel. Where a traditional ad holds attention for about a second and a half, a session here runs minutes.
The result
Thousands of new NBA Play registrations, an activated digital hub and fans who keep coming back to beat their score.