Sticker Fun TimeActivations

A sticker is ordinary, but a Sticker Fun Time is an experience that STICKS! With the right activation model, turn it into a game, a team-builder, a data tool, an identity shaper, or a reason to explore.Need help designing an activation? SFT offers full-service experiential support!

From Grab & Go to Fully Designed

Design the experience around the pull

The models below are starting points. Every one is customizable, most can be combined.

The pull triggers a reward, a surprise, or a reason to act

The activation moves guests through space or time

The pull tells you who you are or where you belong

Guests make a choice or the sticker carries creative weight

πŸ‘‡ Select a category to see how activations can come to life

Activations β€”

Stimulate

The pull triggers a reward, a surprise, or a reason to act

01

Golden Ticket

Guests get to pull a sticker; some designs will unlock something extra special! Premium swag, freebies, VIP access, discounts, event entry, digital rewards and more.


Requirements

β–Έ2+ sticker designs
β– 1+ standard
β– 1+ special value
β–ΈDispense Order: Custom
β–ΈDispense Method: Open Access or Token
β– Custom tokens available (6 week lead)
β–ΈRedemption plan:
β– Messaging/Instruction
β– How/Where to access
β– Reward procurement
β– Reward distribution
β– Staff to execute

πŸ”₯ Folder Customization

β–ΈOutside front/back for instant visual recognition and energy
β–ΈInside top/bottom for redemption instructions
02

Earned Reward

Do a thing, get to pull a sticker! Guests complete a client-directed actionβ€” watch a demo, sign up, download an app, leave a comment, try a sample, etc β€” the action unlocks the sticker.


Requirements

β–Έ1+ sticker design(s)
β–ΈDispense Order: Mono, Solo, Random, Custom
β–ΈDispense Method: Open Access or Token
β– Custom tokens available (6 week lead)
β–ΈDistribution plan:
β– Action(s) to earn
β– Guest path from action to sticker
β– Messaging/Instruction
β– Staff to execute

πŸ”₯ Folder Customization

β–ΈOutside front/back for extra branding, color pop, and messaging
β–ΈInside top/bottom for campaign copy, QR codes, urls, discounts, and CTAs that engage after the pull.
03

Welcome Token

Guests receive a token on paired with printed instructions on how to use the token and where to find the machine. Add anticipation and turn the sticker machine into a destination!


Requirements

β–Έ1+ sticker design(s)
β–ΈDispense Order: Mono, Solo, Random, Custom
β–ΈDispense Method: Token Required
β– Custom tokens available (6 week lead)
β–ΈDistribution plan:
β– How guests receive token
β– Token prep/stuff
β– Guest path from token to sticker
β– Instruction card style, copy & design
β– Wayfinding (printed signage, floorplan inclusion, etc.)

πŸ”₯ Folder Customization

β–ΈOutside front/back for event name, sponsor or partner logos
β–ΈInside top/bottom for agendas, program highlights, access passes, maps, QR codes, or additional CTAs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a sticker vending machine activation?+

A sticker vending machine activation turns a simple sticker pull into a designed guest experience β€” a game, a quest, a vote, a team-builder, or a branded moment. SFT offers 12 activation models that can be customized and combined to fit any event.

What's the difference between token and free dispense activations?+

Free dispense lets guests walk up and pull with no gate. Token activations require guests to earn a branded token first. Most activation models work either way β€” the choice depends on the experience the client wants to create. See how dispense mechanics work.

Can you combine multiple activations?+

Yes. Many activation models are designed to pair with each other. Golden Ticket layers onto several models. Micro Quest can feed into Sword in the Stone. Collectible Series pairs with Artist Collabs. Every activation shows which models it pairs with.

How do custom folders work with activations?+

Every sticker is dispensed in a cardstock folder. Standard folders are blank. Custom folders turn that surface into four printable sides β€” redemption instructions, event maps, brand messaging, QR codes, or game extensions. Each activation uses folders differently.

Do you design the activation or does the client?+

Both options. Clients can bring a fully designed concept, or SFT can design the full experience β€” quest routes, token distribution, slot configuration, folder content, signage β€” as a creative add-on.

How many activations can one machine support?+

One machine can run one activation model or layer multiple together. A 4-slot machine running Golden Ticket with Collectible Series uses all four slots with rotating designs where some are redeemable.

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