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Prize formula! |
| Each game can usually be played in a matter of 30 seconds or
less and most games normally only have a 1 in 5 winner. Using
this theory we have devised the following formula so you may
determine the amount of consolation prizes you may need and the
number of winning prizes you may need. This formula generally
leaves extra's just in case you need them so you do not run out. |
| Step 1, Count the total number of games you are using. |
| Step 2, Multiply this number by 2. |
| Step 3, Multiply that number by the amount of minutes your event
will last. 1 hour is 60, 2 hours is 120, etc.. |
| This gives you the amount of consolation prizes you will need,
plus extra's. |
| Here's an easy example. You rent 5 games, times 2 and that
equals 10. You have a 2 hour event (120 minutes) so 10 X 120 =
1,200 consolation prizes. |
| Now that you have the consolation prizes figured out, you need
the number of winning prizes. Since that is 1 out of 5, that
means 20 percent. |
| Take the number of consolation prizes you need, multiply that by
.20 and that is the number of winning prizes you will need. |
| 1200 X .20 = 240 winning prizes. |
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The prize calculator is simple to use! Put in the
numbers, press the button and you will have your answer.
| Event Length |
|
# of minutes |
| 1 hour |
= |
60 |
| 1 1/2 hours |
= |
90 |
| 2 hours |
= |
120 |
| 2 1/2 hours |
= |
150 |
| 3 hours |
= |
180 |
| 3 1/2 hours |
= |
210 |
| 4 hours |
= |
240 |
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| Prize Tips! |
| 1. Consolation prizes should be small and should cost no
more than 5 or 6 cents apiece. this way if you only charge a
quarter a game, you still raise money for your event. |
| 2. Winning prizes should not cost more than what you
charge for the game. So if you only charge a quarter, the
winning prize should not cost more than a quarter. |
| 3. Use large, bulk containers of candies as consolation
prizes. Suckers, gum, individually wrapped licorice sticks,
tootsie rolls, etc.. |
| 4. Buy inflatable prizes for winners, they appear larger
and people like getting more prize for their money. |
| 5. Consider offering small "loot" bags for people to keep
their consolation prizes in. |
| 6. If you are running low on prizes, move them to another
popular game and close that game down. This helps keep people
crowded around the games that have prizes left. |
| 7. Some people choose to offer tokens which may be
redeemed at a prize table. In this case, make sure tokens have
a value of about 1/5th of what the games cost to play so you keep
your profits up. |
| 8. Have your volunteers work as barkers! Yes, you
know, the good old fashioned carnival game callers who taunt and
tease the players. "Hey there fella, bet ya can't get the
bottle to stand up". "Lets see if you can throw a winner".
It all adds to the fun of the event. |
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Most importantly, just have fun! |
