Sticker Fun TimeDispense Style

Dispense style is two parts: how guests access the machine and how stickers are dispensed. Together, they shape the energy, anticipation, and meaning behind each pull.

How dispense works

Two parts to every pull

How guests reach the machine, and what's waiting when they pull — together they set the energy of the moment.

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How guests access it

SFT runs two machines — both work with either access method.

My Little Friend — 3-slot sticker vending machine

My Little Friend

3 slots · twist

Brand Betty — 4-slot sticker vending machine

Brand Betty

4 slots · slide

Open Access

Slide or Twist ▸ Sticker Fun Time!

Guests walk up to the machine and pull the slide on the slot of their choice to dispense a sticker, packaged in a cardstock folder.

Pull or Twist
on selected
machine slot

Token Required

Earn a token ▸ Use the token ▸ Sticker Fun Time!

Tokens are earned through a client managed action and then used to dispense a sticker, packaged in a cardstock folder. Tokens provide controlled access and additional engagement opportunities.

Insert token
into desired
machine slot
Pull or Twist
on selected
machine slot
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How it's loaded

See examples for both machines

Mono Sticker

Every slot loaded with the same sticker so each guest pulls the same design. Perfect for collectibles, tours, or single-statement power-moments.

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1 design over 4 slots

Same Pull for All

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does a sticker vending machine work at events?+
Guests walk up to a custom-loaded sticker vending machine and slide or twist on the slot of their choice to dispense a sticker, packaged in a cardstock folder. SFT offers two machines — Brand Betty (4-slot, slide mechanism) and My Little Friend (3-slot, twist mechanism). The machine can be set to Open Access — anyone walks up and pulls — or Token Required, where guests need a branded token to dispense. The client chooses the sticker designs, dispense method, folder style, and how stickers are loaded across the columns. SFT handles printing, production, delivery, setup, and pickup nationwide.
What's the difference between Open Access and Token Required?+

Open Access lets guests walk up and pull with no barrier — your hand is the only gate. Token Required means guests need a branded token to activate the slot. The difference is guest behavior: Open Access means guests can pull multiple times and gravitate toward designs they want, so fewer designs work best. Token Required controls access to one pull per token, so you can run more designs without waste. Both are free for the guest — the token controls access, not price.

How many sticker designs should I use in a vending machine activation?+

It depends on your dispense method. For Open Access events, 4 or fewer designs work best — when guests can pull freely, they gravitate toward designs they want, creating waste. For Token Required events, you can run more designs because each guest gets one pull and keeps what they get. The right number depends on your activation goals, guest count, and whether access is controlled.

What is a Token Required vending machine activation?+

A Token Required activation gates the sticker vending machine — guests need a branded token to dispense. Tokens are earned through a client managed action: visiting a booth, completing a challenge, attending a session, checking in at registration, or any action the client wants to incentivize. The token turns the pull into a reward, not just a handout.

Can I control which sticker goes in which column?+

Yes. Each column on the machine is independently loaded. You can run one design per column, multiple designs per column, or a mix. You control the quantity per column and the order stickers are loaded. For golden ticket activations, a specific sticker can be placed at a specific position in a specific column — placement is engineered, not random.

How do golden tickets work in a sticker vending machine?+

A golden ticket is a special sticker design placed at a precise position in a specific column. When a guest pulls and gets the golden ticket, it can be redeemed for a prize, upgrade, experience, or perk. Because placement is controlled — not random — you decide exactly when in the event the golden ticket appears. It's engineered surprise and delight.

Can I use a sticker vending machine for a brand activation or trade show?+
Yes — brand activations and trade shows are the most common use cases. The machine can be wrapped with custom branding, loaded with branded sticker designs, and paired with custom folders and tokens. It works as a standalone engagement piece or as part of a larger activation strategy. SFT handles creative, production, and logistics so the machine shows up ready to go.
Can I customize the tokens?+

Every Token Required rental includes standard Sticker Fun Time tokens. Custom tokens — your logo, your brand colors, your design — are available as an add-on (min order 1,000 tokens, 6 week lead from artwork approval, $850). Custom tokens turn the token itself into a branded keepsake and part of the activation experience.

How many dispense methods can one machine use?+

One method per event. All columns use the same dispense method — either Open Access or Token Required. The method is configured before delivery based on the activation design.

What is Mono dispense order for a sticker vending machine?+

Mono loads every column with the same design so each guest pulls the same sticker. It's ideal for collectibles, tours, or single-statement power-moments where consistency is the goal.

What is Solo dispense order for a sticker vending machine?+

Solo fills each column with its own design — guests see the options and choose their pull. Great for product launches, self identifiers, or letting the crowd vote.

What is Random dispense order for a sticker vending machine?+

Random shuffles designs across all columns so guests never know what they're pulling until it's in their hands. Great for group assignments, ice breakers, micro quests, or anywhere random is the point.

What is Custom dispense order for a sticker vending machine?+

Custom gives you full control over what goes where and when it's pulled. Set which designs load in each column, how many, and the order guests pull them. Great for multi-sponsor activations, golden ticket drops, or anywhere strategy needs to meet the pull.

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