Brain Games

OUR ROLE

Creative Concept
Execution

NatGeo approached SpecialGuest to concept and create one of our favorite guilty pleasures.

context

The TV show BrainGames is NatGeo’s most watched show, known for its optical illusions and playful cognitive science. But for its third season, the show needed to shake up its style.

collaboration

NatGeo approached SpecialGuest to concept and create one of our favorite guilty pleasures.

concept

We developed a strategy and story that took the illusions to a more emotional place, playing with the viewer’s suspense, drama, and romance sensors. The BrainGames project was nominated at the Emmy's for Outstanding Promotional Announcement.

OUR ROLE

Creative Concept
Execution