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Client

KFC is one of New Zealand’s leading quick-service restaurant brands.

Requirements

Create a Super Rugby direct-to-digital game to drive app engagement, with instant SMS prize redemption and high-quality kick playback for sharing.

Delivery

Built and launched the Super Rugby game experience, implemented instant-win mechanics with SMS prize redemption safeguards, and delivered social-ready kick playback visuals to protect quality.

Experience Applied

Strategy & Growth
  • Set the campaign direction around app engagement, instant reward mechanics and Super Rugby participation.
  • Facilitated workshop inputs to align gameplay, prize redemption, campaign and technical requirements.
  • Prioritised the game roadmap around quick play, prize redemption safeguards and shareable playback moments.
  • Connected campaign participation with direct-to-digital growth for the KFC app experience.
UX/UI
  • Researched and designed the play flow around quick understanding, repeat attempts and mobile-first interaction.
  • Prototyped and iterated prize redemption pathways so instant-win moments stayed clear and controlled.
  • Used user testing feedback to improve gameplay comprehension, flow and reward clarity.
  • Applied clear interaction feedback across score moments, kick playback visuals and accessible game states.
Build & Delivery
  • Led delivery of the game experience with SMS prize redemption safeguards and instant-win mechanics.
  • Set technical direction for the social-ready kick playback output.
  • Supported release readiness from game concept through to launched app experience.

APP LAUNCHED FEBRUARY 2023

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