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 16 exhibition game ideas across four engaging categories for FKBo. 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:
Players race lightweight wheelchairs or scooters over a modular ramp path with adjustable obstacles — simulating everyday challenges in accessible housing. The game emphasizes speed and balance. The structure looks like an abstract version of a city skyline with ramps and railings.
Participants use magnetic pads to “climb” a vertical wall. Each safe spot is shaped like a household adaptation item — grab bars, stairlifts, etc. Wrong spots light up red! It’s a metaphor for safe vs. unsafe adaptations.
A hydraulic or spring-based mini-platform lift mimics a home stairlift. Players must time their step and “lift-off” to catch a floating light ring above. Exciting and visually dynamic!
Participants are blindfolded and guided by a teammate using only verbal cues — the maze includes furniture props to simulate a home. It’s about trust and accessibility, with a strong emotional draw.
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:
Theme: A home is slowly being built in the background (the endline). Your job? Make sure only the safe, regulation-compliant adaptations get through.
This is engaging, metaphorical, and highly on-theme for municipal innovation.
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:
Navigate a wheelchair through a scrolling path filled with obstacles — uneven flooring, carpets, wires. Swipe left or right to dodge. Each obstacle reflects real-life housing challenges.
Grab bars fall from above — catch them by moving your digital arm horizontally. Miss too many and your character slips! Simple, but satisfying.
You must synchronize multiple stairlifts to reach a goal. Each lift goes up/down at a different rhythm — match the timing. It’s rhythm meets strategy.
Flash adaptation situations appear (“Bathroom — elderly person can’t step up”). Quickly drag the right item (e.g. low-threshold shower) to the screen. The faster and more accurate, the better!
Click and drag the correct furniture into an empty room — it must follow rules (enough space for turning radius, stable surfaces). The game ends in 90 seconds when your final room is judged.
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:
Instead of a classic Wheel of Fortune, design the wheel like a rotating apartment floor plan. Each slice shows a room (kitchen, bathroom, hallway) — when it stops, the screen shows a challenge or prize related to that room’s adaptation.
Customize a large digital Plinko with bouncing pins shaped like adaptation icons (e.g. door handles, stairlifts). The ball drops through challenges — bouncing off regulations and grants — and lands on a prize (gift cards, content downloads, physical swag).
A three-reel slot machine with symbols like grab bars, smoke detectors, and… banana peels! Match 3 safe items and win a prize. Three unsafe ones? The game flashes a funny “Fail!” sign. You still get a sticker.
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 FKBo. You’ll receive a free one-hour consultation and get to see some of our latest creations. Let’s design something unforgettable together.
