Ski simulator for events: snow and adventure sports guide

When winter comes around, many brands want their stand or party to feel like snow, mountains and sport. A ski simulator for events delivers that without slopes, cold weather or travel: a platform, a screen and a player who wants to beat the previous colleague’s run.

This guide goes through five snow and adventure sports simulators from our catalogue (ski, snowboard, hang-gliding, skate and surf): what each one offers, which audience and event it suits, and how to choose without getting it wrong. They are all part of our range of simulators for events.

Why a sports simulator works at a corporate event

A sports simulator has three qualities any event appreciates: you understand it at a glance, you can see it from far away and it produces a result people can compare. Someone walking past sees a person with skis and poles leaning in front of a screen and wants to try. People waiting their turn watch, comment and compete in their heads.

You don’t need to be an athlete either: adult visitors at a trade show, a conference or a company dinner join in because it’s a game, not a lesson. And for the brand it works like a magnet: a simulator draws visitors to your stand and starts conversations while people queue, which is exactly what any sales team is after.

Ski simulator: slalom against the clock

The ski simulator is an arcade game with skis and poles: the player steps onto the moving platform and goes down the slope dodging gates in front of a panoramic screen while the clock runs. It is the most recognisable option for winter campaigns and for mountain brands.

Its big advantage is the built-in ranking: every run ends with a time, so you can run a small championship throughout the fair or the day. A ski simulator at a trade show stand works well for ski resorts, sports shops, technical clothing brands or any company that wants to be associated with the mountains, and also as entertainment at an early-year convention.

Snowboard simulator: two minutes of adrenaline

The snowboard simulator swaps the skis for a board mounted on a platform that reproduces the movements of the slope while the player descends on screen. Each game lasts about two minutes, so the queue moves quickly even when it is busy.

It is a good choice if your audience is younger or if you want a more urban, relaxed winter-sports image. If you can’t decide between the two, the rule is simple: skiing is recognisable to almost everyone, while snowboarding pulls in a younger crowd. If you have room, they work very well side by side with a shared ranking.

VR hang-gliding: flying lying down

The VR hang-gliding simulator is the most spectacular in the range. Players lie down in a hang-glider-shaped harness and, wearing the headset, fly over mountains, coastlines or cities. The sight of someone suspended with arms outstretched, looking at the horizon, is the kind of image people photograph and film.

It is especially suited to tourism, sports and technology stands and to any event where you want to showcase a destination or a landscape. If you are interested in virtual reality for events in general, hang-gliding is the most visual way in, because the harness itself catches the eye from the other side of the room.

VR skate and surf simulator: young and summer brands

The VR skateboard simulator puts the player on a real skateboard on a stable base and, with the virtual reality headset on, they ride through a skatepark or the city. It is an urban experience that suits young, fashion and street-culture brands.

The surf simulator uses an interactive board that responds to the surfer’s balance while the screen plays the wave: about three minutes of play with a summer feel, ideal for drinks, fashion and sports brands. It may seem out of season, but at an autumn or winter event it works as a counterpoint: a touch of beach in the middle of winter breaks the monotony and grabs attention.

How to choose the right simulator for your event

No simulator beats the others: it depends on what your brand wants to say, how many people will come by and how much space you have. These pointers will help you decide:

• Mountain, snow or sports brand: ski or snowboard.
• Tourism, technology or innovation: VR hang-gliding.
• Fashion, drinks or a young audience: VR skate or surf.
• Heavy footfall and little time: short games, like the two-minute snowboard run.

Combining two simulators usually works better than having just one: the queue is shared and you can organise a duel between teams or departments. They all come with a technician, and we only need the measurements of your space to tell you what fits.

If your event takes place in autumn or winter, you can complete the setting with our eco-friendly synthetic ice rink: the simulators bring the adrenaline and the rink brings the snowy look.

Customisation with your company’s branding

A simulator is a huge branding surface, and everything can be customised with your company’s image: vinyl, screens with your logo, prizes, staff uniforms and collection of participant data. All the options are on the custom branding page.

One idea that works: show the ranking on screen with your logo and hand out a branded prize for the best time of the day. That turns the game into a reason to come back to the stand and into a simple way to ask for each participant’s contact details.

FAQ about sports simulators for events

Do I need to know how to ski or surf to play?

No. They are arcade-style games designed so any visitor can try them, whatever their level.

Which simulator should I choose if I have little space?

Tell us the measurements of your space and we’ll tell you which one fits. It’s best to leave a clear area around each station so people can play comfortably.

What does the cost of renting a simulator depend on?

It depends on the simulator you choose, the number of event days, the set-up and the branding customisation. The easiest way is to ask for a tailor-made quote.

Can you bring the simulators to any city?

Yes, we work all over Spain, especially in Barcelona and Madrid.

If you would like to see a ski or snowboard simulator at your stand or company party, get in touch and tell us the date, the space and your brand: we’ll suggest the combination that fits best.