How many scratch cards should we bring to a trade show?

Plan for 1 card per expected qualified booth visitor plus a 25% cushion. A booth targeting 400 conversations orders 500 cards.

Can prize odds be weighted by lead value?

Yes. We build prize legends where the top prize is behind a lead-capture threshold (scan-my-badge, book-a-demo), while smaller consolation prizes go to all comers.

How fast can we get cards for a show next month?

Standard 7-10 business day production plus shipping. Rush 3-5 business days is available on most jobs when a show date is tight.

Scratch-off cards for trade shows and conferences

Trade show and conference exhibitors use custom scratch-off cards to drive booth traffic and capture leads. Attendees have to scratch at your table to reveal a prize, which buys your team a conversation that a static giveaway never earns.

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Quick Facts

Minimum order

250

cards

Turnaround

7-10

days

Printed in

USA

Orlando, FL

Best for

Booth

Traffic

Conversation starter

People stop because the card asks them to act.

Lead qualification

Prizes can map to demo or scan actions.

Sponsor visibility

Welcome bags, booths, and follow-ups.

Show-date focused

Proofing works backward from move-in.

Why it works

Give attendees a reason to stop, scratch, and talk.

The trade-show booth with the scratch-off card has the line. We print branded scratch-off cards for expo booths, conference welcome bags, and post-event thank-you mailers, with prize legends designed to qualify leads (bigger prizes hidden behind demo requests, smaller prizes on general attendance).

Stops booth traffic

The scratch interaction gives attendees a clear reason to pause instead of walking past.

Qualifies the conversation

Use the reveal to connect prizes, demos, or offers to a quick question, scan, or lead form.

Extends the follow-up

Include a post-show offer, meeting incentive, or QR code that keeps the conversation going after the event.

The physical edge

The scratch moment creates permission for a sales conversation.

Instead of shouting across the aisle, your team offers a small reveal. The attendee steps in, scratches, and gives your staff a natural opening to qualify interest.

01
Booth traffic drivers
Attendees line up to scratch a card at your booth, measurably more effective than a static candy bowl.
02
Lead-qualification prizes
Best prizes only unlock after a demo or badge scan; consolation prizes go to all comers.
03
Welcome-bag drops
Sponsor-branded scratch cards in the conference welcome bag drive booth visits on day one.
04
Post-event thank-yous
Follow up with attendees via mailed scratch cards, meeting-request prizes drive Q2/Q3 pipeline.

The playbook

From show objective to booth-ready giveaway.

We design around the action you want: scans, demos, meetings, app downloads, sponsor visits, or post-show replies.

01
Step 01
Decide what unlocks the scratch
A badge scan, a demo booking, a short quiz, or just walking up: pick the action worth rewarding.
02
Step 02
Set the prizes
A handful of high-value wins mixed with easy giveaways, so booth staff can move traffic without a bottleneck.
03
Step 03
Add the show details
Booth number, dates, sponsor marks, QR to your demo page, and any follow-up copy all get proofed together.
04
Step 04
Ship where the show ships
Direct to your office, the advance warehouse, your hotel, or the booth builder, whichever is easiest.