Trade Games
Trade games are all those games that are played at trade shows.
Here are a few popular trade games.
- Corporate Trivia, General Trivia, Educational Content.
- 17' High Striker – an old fashioned game that is played at carnivals and trade shows. It is an all time favorite.
- Electronic golf – this game is for individuals or can be played by 4 people.
- Quiz.
- Spin to Win – where people spin to match numbers and try their luck.
- Mini golf – 8 people can participate in this.
Why do they have games at trade shows?
To provide a break from long and tedious presentations: At seminars, conventions or trade show, experts often give long presentations, which can quickly become a drag. So everyday time is kept for games to make the entire affair more fun and enjoyable. Executives are often seen having a ball at these game sessions.
Increase participation and draw the crowd: There are obviously several booths in a trade show, so the participating crowd is naturally divided among all. Organizing trade games is a way to raise the interest level and draw the crowd in. These games have proved time and again that it is a great way to motivate the audience. The energy and excitement created during a game never fails to leave a lasting impression.
Fill up the break times: No booth at a trade show runs programs throughout the day – there are always gaps where there is no activity. These gaps really look bad when the organizers themselves roam about to visit the other booths. Even there are times when not a single person can be seen in a booth or very few. Many companies hold games at these intervals as fillers.
To teach ‘team building' skills: Since trade shows are outside the office environment, most employees tend to come out of their shells and interact with each other differently. Many companies leverage this opportunity to build team sprit and team building skills by organizing games and competitions.