Office & Trade Show Guessing Jar Game
Guess the count, drop your business card. It is the oldest trade show booth game there is, and it still works better than a bowl of branded pens — because a jar of candy stops people who had no intention of stopping.
Why it works for offices and trade shows
A guess the count lead capture gives a stranger a reason to hand you a card without feeling sold to. They are playing a game, not filling out a form, and in the ten seconds it takes to write a number you get a name, a company and an opening line for the follow-up email.
Back at the office, the same jar does a quieter job. An office guessing game in the kitchen or by the front desk gets people from different teams talking to each other, and it runs all week without anyone organizing anything. Put the company or event name on a custom label and the jar keeps working long after the contest ends.
The sealed count matters more here than anywhere. When a prize is on the line at a booth, someone always wonders whether the host knows. Nobody on your team does — we count and seal the jar before it ships, and the official number travels in its own envelope.
Candy we'd suggest
Sour Patch Kids
high count
Skittles are not in our jar lineup, so Sour Patch Kids are the booth pick: bright, instantly recognizable, and a high count relative to the bigger candies, which keeps guesses wide apart and the winner clear.
How to run it
- 1Order the jar with a custom label carrying your logo, booth number or company name.
- 2Print the free kit and set out entry slips, or put out a fishbowl for business cards with the guess written on the back.
- 3Run the game for the whole show or the whole week, with a clear deadline on the table sign.
- 4Read the sealed number aloud at the reveal, award the closest guess, and follow up with everyone who entered.
Get the jar
A one-gallon glass jar of the candy you choose, filled, counted and sealed by us. The official number ships in a sealed envelope, so nobody knows it — not even you — until it is opened at the reveal.
See the Guessing JarFree printable contest kit
Entry slips, a table sign, official rules, a host tally sheet and a winner certificate — customize them with your event name and prize, then print or download the PDF. Free, no account needed.
Get the free printable kitFrequently asked questions
Can we put our logo on the jar?
Yes. Choose the custom label option and upload your artwork, or use one of our templates and type in your company or event name.
How do we collect leads without a form?
Ask for a business card with the guess written on the back, or use the printable entry slips, which already have name, guess and contact lines.
Can we order several jars for different booths or offices?
Yes — each jar is counted and sealed separately, so every location runs its own contest. For larger orders, our bulk order team can help.
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