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Interactive Games for Tradeshows and Exhibitions

Tradeshows and exhibitions provide businesses with a unique opportunity to showcase their products and services to a large number of potential custome... read more

Qld Tafe hire Interactive Games

Queensland continues to be the Australian state least impacted by Covid, so it was great to support the team at Queensland Tafe recently for an Educat... read more

Interactive Exhibitors will Win!

Over the last 3 years, SportSim has supported over 100 corporate exhibitors, across diverse industries, to create memorable branded experiences at the... read more

The Science Behind Games

Do games work to achieve marketing outcomes? The answer is yes. Gamification has emerged as a powerful new way to reach audiences and round out marke... read more

Contactless Game - Telstra

SportSim recently supported marketing agency Imagination (Sydney) to deliver an innovative in-store digital experience for their client, Telstra.Imagi... read more

Using Games for B2B Marketing

B2B marketing can be a slower burn versus the more transactional quick wins of direct-to-consumer promotions. It requires the nurturing of deeper rela... read more

SportSim React with MLC - AFA Conference 2017

Working with agency Six Black Pens and their client (MLC), SportSim recently modified the digital `SportSim React` game to meet a brief for the 2017 A... read more

Batak to the Future with QBE

SportSim were delighted recently to support QBE Insurance at 2 of their highest profile conferences.Looking for something interactive, attention grabb... read more

Interactive Games for Shopping Centre Engagement

Make your Centre stand out this holiday season by engaging shoppers with a Christmas-themed interactive digital game.   As the holiday seaso... read more

Exhibition Games Hire

It`s so pleasing to see the confidence grow day by day in the Australian Events Sector.More and more live events are being planned, and with that, we`... read more

HIRE GAMES FOR CORPORATE EVENTS

With Corporate Events starting to emerge from hibernation, it`s worth considering how you`re going to make your event investment work as hard as possi... read more

Virtual Event Engagement

SportSim recently supported a Melbourne-based marketing agency to entertain and engage virtual conference delegates, using an online game strategy.&nb... read more

Why hire games for events?

Why brands should incorporate play in their events, and why delegates should thank them for itIndustry conferences, virtual tradeshows or internal tra... read more

Digital Fan Engagement

Prior to the event industry temporarily going on sick leave, SportSim supported HSBC (as the official banking partner) at the Sydney Swans Family Day.... read more

Touchscreen Games Hire

Over the past 3 years, SportSim has established itself as a leading provider of event games for hire in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Pe... read more

HIRE GAMES FOR A VIRTUAL EVENT

Reasons why incorporating online games into your virtual events will improve the experience So, it looks like conferences, tradeshows, exhibitions... read more

Online Game - Retail

SportSim recently supported 2 Melbourne-based shopping centres during the Easter holiday period, to connect with their shopper communities, using a we... read more

Tenant Engagement in Sydney

Australia`s commercial office towers are communities of diverse organisations and individuals.These days, creating social and vibrant environments is ... read more

Cricket VR in Melbourne

SportSim often gets requests to recommend products in line with a particular sporting theme or event. On this occasion it was a networking night for y... read more

Grand Final Footy with Visy

SportSim was delighted to be invited to take part again in the annual Visy Grand Final Brunch event at Cargo Hall in South Wharf, Melbourne.With a var... read more

Cricket Simulator with Schweppes Australia

The SportSim Cricket Simulator headed to the Royal International Convention Centre (Brisbane) recently for the NightOwl Convenience Trade Show.As an i... read more

Hobart gaming with NAB

SportSim often gets requests to help bring conference booth spaces to life, and create `attention grabbing` concepts that will help to differentiate a... read more

Gamify your Product Launch

With all the time, research, energy and investment put in to launching a new product or service, it`s vital that a launch event goes with a bang, and ... read more

Mercedes me - F1 Experiential

Melbourne is home to Australia’s first Mercedes me Store, where cafe culture meets Mercedes-Benz lifestyle. This is the seventh Mercedes me location... read more

Kicking for Glory in Sydney

SportSim recently provided interactive entertainment for the breakout `Hub` at the AMP Advice Summit in Sydney.With Adam Goodes as a keynote speaker, ... read more

LEAP Speed - Conference Fun in Brisbane

A modified version of the SportSim React game was utilised recently by LEAP Legal software at a legal conference in Brisbane.There`s not many industri... read more

SportSim Introduces The CardioWall

Zedpac Australia hosted a function at St Kilda’s St. Hotel last week to celebrate the launch of their new product line.In need of some interactive f... read more

Dellavedova Getting it Done

NBA superstar Matthew Dellavedova was in Melbourne recently, enjoying a well-earned break…but not before a whirlwind tour of media commitments.As a ... read more

Snow on the Gold Coast?

Sanctuary Cove is not a location typically associated with fun in the snow, but that`s where the world of virtual reality comes in!The theme of the ni... read more

Alcatel - You`ll Never Kick Alone

SportSim was proud to be associated with technology giant Alcatel again for a recent 2 day conference at RACV Royal Pines on the Gold Coast.As a proud... read more

CardioWall in the Zone!

SportSim partnered with Active Brand Management (and their client - Bob Jane) recently at the AFLW Round 7 clash between the Western Bulldogs and Melb... read more

Wesbuilders Expo in Perth

Wesbuilders was formed in 2004 by thirteen dynamic small to medium sized builders operating in the residential housing market in Western Australia. We... read more

UTS Open Day – What a Reaction!

Almost 20,000 people passed through University of Technology (Ultimo Campus) on Saturday for their 2017 Open Day, and the Faculty of Health was partic... read more

Basketball VR with Tag Heuer and Big Bogut

NBA superstar Andrew Bogut was the drawcard for Tag Heuer`s recent activation at their prestigious Chadstone boutique.   Over 150 people lin... read more

Women Lead at Council Sports Awards

It was a night to remember for local sporting clubs, athletes and volunteers at the 2017 City of Melton Sports Award Night.   Local clubs an... read more

Direct Connect - Sportiest Staff in Melbourne!

Direct Connect is Australia’s No. 1 Moving Services Company. They’ve helped more than one million people move house over the last 10 years and pro... read more

Active Activations - Riding & Rugby

In January SportSim (once again) partnered with Tag Heuer for 2 brand activations. Shining a light on Tag`s relationship with BMC, SportSim helpe... read more

Golfing on the Gold Coast

Tag Heuer`s Pacific Fair boutique on the Gold Coast recently hosted PGA players, press and local personalities before the 2017 PGA Championship at Roy... read more

Virtual Cycling with Cadel

TAG Heuer celebrated the launch of a new partnership with the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race recently at its Melbourne flagship store.SportSim were... read more

Staff Engagement with Foxtel

There’s a lot more going on in Moonee Ponds, Victoria, than just Dame Edna. Foxtel have one of their Call Centres located in the Melbourne suburb, a... read more

Building Engagement - Creating Connected Communities

A typical CBD office tower might have 50 different corporate tenants, and 3,000 individuals. These buildings are mini-communities….pocket population... read more

Engage at Exhibitions, Captivate at Conferences

For most companies, and specifically for their sales representatives, the conference season can be a long slog. State after state, city after city….... read more

Kicking Off Twitter`s New Sydney HQ

At the beginning of February, Twitter Australia unveiled their spectacular new Sydney HQ to the world. With a select number of key clients invited for... read more

Optus Retail and Perth`s Summer Street Party

Optus had a retail stall at Perth’s Victoria Park “Summer Street Party” in November.  This annual street event was buzzing with over 10,000... read more

Kids Party - They`ll get a kick out of the simulator!

SportSim serves both the corporate and private hire market. By far the most entertaining events are the kid’s parties we regularly attend…they als... read more

Fan Engagement at Melbourne Victory Games

Melbourne Victory know how to draw a crowd to their games. When AGL, a proud Victory partner, wanted to put on an interactive and entertaining show fo... read more

Kicking with the Kangeroos

We had a great time last week with the members (young & old) of North Melbourne Football Club at Etihad Stadium. The Medallion Club Terrace was th... read more

SportSim Australian Football Simulator

After much anticipation, SportSim Australian Football got its first public outing recently at the newly named Ikon Park.It’s been a long wait to unv... read more

Pub Cricket

The best place to be in the world, on Boxing Day 2014, was the MCG watching the Aussies take on India in the 3rd test. The second best place to be was... read more

Betfair in Tasmania

SportSim headed south to the Apple Isle recently, to support Betfair for their Tasmanian staff Christmas party.Betfair were looking for an interactive... read more

Rugby Simulator for Fan Engagement Event

Australian Rugby Union was looking for a new and innovative way to engage with fans before their showcase international fixtures. They were introduced... read more

World Cup @ Crown Melbourne

What a massive June & July SportSim has had with Crown Melbourne!With the world’s biggest sporting spectacle this year being the FIFA World Cup,... read more

Super Bowl Corporate Entertainment

On 3 February 2014, SportSim was delighted to join CM Ultimate Events for their ‘Ultimate Aussie Bowl Party’. The day was an incredible experience... read more

Continental Tyres - Product Launch

In March 2014, U.S-based organisation Continental Tyres engaged SportSim and Mammoth Sports as an integral part of their national roadshow to launch t... read more

Basketball function with ESPN & The Ivy

ESPN Australia contacted SportSim in the lead up to the NBA Finals in June. They were thrilled to discover our basketball simulator that has taken the... read more

A new event strategy for Event Managers

Picture this… a client comes to you in the lead up to the largest fitness event in the southern hemisphere. They want an event strategy that will di... read more

Golf and sport simulators changing the way we play

Sport Simulators around the world are a growing trend. Golf has been a leader in this space, but enhancements in technology are allowing people of all... read more

The best new party entertainment idea

We’ve all been in charge of coming up with new ideas for the work Christmas function, the everyday corporate event, or even our own private parties.... read more

Awards Night with Foxtel

“We used the SportSim (rugby) kicking simulator at the Telstra Retail Awards and it was brilliant!”“Engagement with the simulator was huge – e... read more

Barry Plant Kick Start Conference

SportSim teamed up with Barry Plant recently for the ‘Barry Plant Kick Start Sales and Property Management Conference’ at the Melbourne Exhibition... read more

Batak Bonanza at the Melbourne Grand Prix

Love it or hate it, the Melbourne Grand Prix creates a unique buzz around the city at this time each year. Corporate hospitality goes in to overdrive ... read more

Batak in Geelong - Great Event, Great Cause, Great Fun!

SportSim teamed up with Cotton On and experiential marketing agency ‘Soundproof’ to take the Batak machine on the road to Geelong, Victoria.‘Run... read more

Batak on the Gold Coast with Tag Heuer

Tag Heuer is one of the world’s largest luxury watch brands, synonymous with superior quality and performance. The Swiss watchmaker recently signed ... read more

CardioWall on the Coast

SportSim headed down the Surf Coast this weekend to support Loco marketing agency (and their client TAC) at Spring Creek Oval, Torquay.The TAC`s remit... read more

Conference Golf

The typical exhibition booth or conference space is usually 3m x 3m, or if you`re lucky 6m x 3m. Throw in all your furniture, some brochure stands and... read more

Delivering for Australia Post

The nimble SportSim simulator has travelled to some interesting venues over the past 12 months, but in Feb of this year, we found ourselves entertaini... read more

Footy Fan Engagement in Adelaide

The RAA is an official member partner of the Adelaide Crows and they’ve committed to working with the club on a variety of innovative and integrated... read more

Geelong Cats fans enjoying game-day Footy simulator fun...

SportSim were delighted to be invited down to Simonds Stadium, by Morris Finance, to entertain the Geelong Cats’ fans before their home AFL fixture ... read more

Interactive Experiences for Game Day

The most impactful sport engagement activities allow fans to test similar skills, and display similar attributes, to the elite performers they’re ab... read more

Liverpool FC in Sydney with Alcatel

Alcatel was recently announced as the official partner of the ‘Reds’ in Australia and New Zealand. The package with Liverpool FC involves promotio... read more

Painting Pitchers - Baseball with Dulux

‘Americana’ was the theme at this years’ national paint launch at the Adelaide Convention Centre.SportSim provided an interactive baseball simul... read more

Rugby - Kicking Goals in Perth

Philmac manufactures and distributes a wide range of fittings and valves for water applications in manufacturing and agriculture. This year, the ... read more

Snap-on USA

Highlighting the flexibility, customisation and low risk deployment of touch screen technology, SportSim recently helped international powerhouse Snap... read more

SportSim - Delivering Unique Event Experiences

SportSim is evolving. Beyond our portable multi-sport simulators and the Batak Machine, we are now offering consulting services for any event needing ... read more

SportSim Goes Back to School

The SportSim team are getting on in years these days, but recently we got the chance to go ‘back to school’ when we were invited to be part of the... read more

SportSim Partners

As we approach the end of a fantastic 2018, we quickly wanted to acknowledge the support provided to SportSim throughout the year.We`re lucky to be as... read more

SportSim Rugby - West is Best

SportSim had the privilege of being asked to support WestConnex at a recent Community Day for NRL team the Wests Tigers. In the bowels of iconic ANZ S... read more

SportSim VR Golf

Golf and gaming collide with the release of SportSim’s latest virtual reality experience – SportSim VR Golf.SportSim VR Golf is an immersive golf ... read more

SportSim`s Batak and Tag Heuer - The Ultimate Active Activation

Tag Heuer is one of the world’s largest luxury watch brands, synonymous with superior quality and performance. Tag’s latest flagship retail store ... read more

SportSim`s Summer of Cricket begins...

SportSim kicked off a long summer of cricket recently at a Sydney conference.Sometimes our clients go above and beyond when ‘setting the scene’ fo... read more

Virtual Cycling - Drakes

Drakes Supermarkets operates over 50 stores across South Australia and Queensland, with a large focus on relationships with Suppliers.At their re... read more

Winter in July

SportSim got a frosty reception in Greensborough recently with the introduction of a custom-built `snowball fight` touchscreen game.With the school ho... read more