MAD STARSCitizens' Award
CULTUREChina

CAPYBARAPY

세상에서 가장 느긋한 게임

AdvertiserAB InBev
AgencyMcCANN CHINA

Campaign board

CAPYBARAPY — Campaign board

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About the campaign

Amid China's flashy, high-stimulation nightlife culture, Hoegaarden wanted to stand out by doing the opposite — leaning into leisureliness. 'Capybarapy' turned the capybara, a beloved symbol of relaxation, into a life-size game device: insert a beer bottle and pet it slowly to activate it. With no score and no time limit, this 'anti-game' created a moment of rest right in the middle of a bar, turning calmness itself into a brand experience worth photographing and sharing.

AI summary

Amid China's flashy, high-energy nightlife scene, Hoegaarden set out to stand out by embracing the opposite: leisureliness. Capybarapy turned the capybara — a beloved symbol of relaxation — into a life-size game device that activates when you insert a beer bottle and pet it slowly, with no score and no time limit.

Cultural context

The capybara is widely beloved across Asia as a symbol of leisurely calm, and this campaign is a strong example of turning that cultural icon into a physical interactive device that naturally aligns with the brand's tone.