In Sweden, where balance and harmony—lagom—are deeply valued, exhibitions are not just about information; they’re about experience. Adding interactive games to your booth is a modern way to increase footfall, spark curiosity, and leave a lasting impression.
In this article, we’ll introduce 15 exhibition game ideas across four engaging categories for Wood and Technology fair. Whether your goal is brand awareness or meaningful interaction, these ideas are designed to resonate with Swedish audiences who appreciate thoughtful, playful encounters. Our team is here to support your implementation.
When people visit an exhibition, they often appreciate light physical activity—something fun, energizing, and not too complicated. In a society that values simplicity and movement, physical games can be a perfect way to break the ice and attract attention. These games don’t require deep thinking, but they do get people involved—ideal for creating a vibrant booth. For example, take a look at this activation we ran:
Concept: Picture a custom-built, large-scale wooden obstacle course. Teams of two or four race against the clock carrying a “mini timber log” baton. They must navigate ramps, duck under arches, and run through a series of twisting wooden tunnels. Why It Works:
Concept: A large, securely mounted “giant wooden weight” is fitted with ropes on either side. Two players compete head-to-head to see who can hoist the wood block to a marked finish line first. Why It Works:
Concept: A life-sized tower-building game with large wooden blocks, but rigged on a rotating platform. Players race to stack blocks without toppling as the platform gently spins. Why It Works:
These games work well when placed on a digital stand in your booth and can also be extended to your website, social media, or internal communications. In Sweden, digital interaction is expected to be seamless, accessible, and informative. Knowledge-based games are great for educating visitors in a fun way—and they’re easy to adapt for two-player competition. Here’s a sample from one of our past projects:
Story & Theme:
This game visually underscores the real-life diligence required to maintain sustainable and legal wood industry practices.
If your goal is to boost engagement while maintaining a challenge, this format is ideal. Visitors try to beat a high score, track their own progress, and climb the leaderboard. This game style aligns well with the Swedish love of fair competition and personal improvement. A transparent leaderboard motivates people to participate again and again. Check out this example:
Below are three real-world, skill-based casual games with proven track records. They all feature wood elements or tangential connections to puzzle/stack mechanics, making them thematically and aesthetically compatible with a fair centered on wood and technology.
All these custom ideas aim for 2-minute play sessions, ensuring quick turnover and high engagement.
In Bark Carver Challenge, the player acts as a rapid craftsman trying to carve intricate patterns into wooden planks before time runs out. Using quick finger swipes (or mouse drags) on a digital kiosk, each correct swipe shape is locked in, showcasing a piece of an elaborate design. Players must avoid “knots” that appear, requiring either a slow, precise cut or a bypass to prevent damaging the plank. If the plank becomes too flawed, the round ends. This frantic race against the clock captures the fine motor skills and precision akin to real-world woodworking, while also providing visually appealing results that can be instantly displayed as the “carved masterpiece.”
Crosscut Maze puts players in control of a digital saw blade traveling through a labyrinth of wooden pathways. The blade moves continuously, and users tap or click to switch its direction at each intersection. The goal is to pass all marked “cutting lines” (like cutting predetermined sections of timber) without hitting obstacles or dead ends. Each maze is randomly generated, and the time limit is set to 2 minutes. The sense of speed, combined with the challenge of strategic direction changes, mirrors the caution and skill needed in an actual sawmill environment.
Grain Alignment Rush focuses on the subtlety of matching wood grains. Small square tiles, each depicting distinct wood grain patterns, drop down from the top. Players must quickly slide them left or right before they land so they align with an existing pattern below. When multiple squares with matching grains stack in a column, they vanish, scoring points. A mismatch or letting tiles pile too high ends the game. This puzzle-inspired concept visually illustrates the importance of consistent grain alignment in high-quality wood products and encourages fast-paced, thoughtful play.
In Sawmill Speed Race, the user operates a conveyor belt feeding logs into a digital saw station. Each log appears with a quality rating (from low to high) and an optimal cutting angle. By tapping at the right moment, the player ensures the log is cut with minimal waste. If done correctly, the sawmill yields perfect pieces of lumber, and the game chain-reacts to process the next log even faster. The session ends if the belt backs up with uncut logs or if logs are cut incorrectly, implying wasted resources. The design underscores quick decision-making and the significance of precision cutting in modern manufacturing.
Forest Guardian Flight is a simple but addictive flight-based skill game. The player controls a small drone that hovers through a stylized woodland environment, scanning for signs of forest damage (like diseased trees or illegal dumping). The drone moves automatically, and the user taps to gain altitude, avoiding branches while trying to capture as many “damage markers” as possible. Each marker scanned successfully scores points; each collision or missed marker reduces the drone’s battery life. A 2-minute countdown ensures a brisk pace. The concept highlights the emerging use of drones for forest monitoring and ties neatly into the technology angle of the fair.
This format works best when your brand is already well-known, and you want to create excitement. If your product or service is unfamiliar, we don’t recommend starting with this type. Swedes often value fairness and transparency, so be sure your chance-based games feel lighthearted and fun—never gimmicky. Here’s how we’ve used it in the past:
Exhibition games are more than just fun—they’re strategic tools to engage visitors, communicate your message, and differentiate your booth. In a culture that values subtlety and meaningful interaction, gamification offers a respectful and impactful way to connect.
We invite you to explore your options by filling out our Exhibition Game Design Form for Wood and Technology fair. You’ll receive a free one-hour consultation and get to see some of our latest creations. Let’s design something unforgettable together.
