Activation
Baton Drop
Lit batons hang overhead and drop without warning. Guests try to catch them, chase the top score, and the people watching start lining up for a turn. Baton Drop is a reflex game for conferences, company parties, and client events, branded in your colors and run by our crew.
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How Baton Drop works
One player, a bar of lit batons, and a few seconds to react. There's nothing to explain beyond "catch it."
Press start
The player steps up and hits the start button on the column. A built-in timer counts the round down where everyone can see it.
Catch what falls
Illuminated batons hang from an LED light bar overhead and drop at random. The player has to react fast to grab each one before it lands.
Chase the top score
Players compete for the best score. Add the optional leaderboard and coworkers can see who to beat next.
Why it works at corporate events
Baton Drop is bright, quick, and fun to watch, so it pulls a crowd without anyone having to ask. It works for a wide mix of guests and event types, from a sales kickoff to the holiday party.
Run it on its own or pair it with other activations. Either way, guests stay around long enough to talk, and your brand sits in the middle of the action.
- Gets guests competing with each other
- Works for a wide range of ages and event types
- Adds a bright, tech-forward game to your event
- Carries your brand colors and graphics
- Fits in a compact space
- Keeps people around long enough to start a conversation
Make it yours
Every Baton Drop setup can be branded to match your company's look and colors.
Batons and skirt
Swap the default black batons for custom drop objects, and match the skirt panels to your brand color.
Front graphics and buttons
Put your graphics on the front and sides of the base unit, with brand-color stickers on the buttons.
LED light bar
The LED lighting is set to your brand color, so the whole game glows in your palette.
Branded backdrop
Add a step-and-repeat backdrop behind the game for photos and a clear view of your logo.
Two ways to book Baton Drop
Both packages have the same fast gameplay. The difference is how much of your brand goes on it.
Standard
The game without the extras: black batons, a basic black skirt, and an LED strip set to your brand color. No backdrop and no sound system. It fits in a 5 x 5 foot footprint and comes with one event manager per unit. A good fit for smaller spaces or a first activation.
Premium
Adds sound, color, and branding: a branded step-and-repeat backdrop, custom drop objects, custom graphics on the front, sides, and buttons of the base, LED band customization, and a skirt matched to your brand color. It also includes a Bluetooth PA speaker and microphone for music and live play-by-play.
What you need to provide
Not much. We bring the game, set it up, and run it. You give us a spot and a power outlet.
- Floor space: the Standard setup fits in 5 x 5 feet
- Power: one standard 120V outlet
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FAQ
Baton Drop: good to know
What is Baton Drop?
Baton Drop is a reflex game. Illuminated batons drop at random from a light bar overhead, and players try to catch them to post the top score. The game can carry your logo and brand colors.
How much space and power does Baton Drop need?
The Standard setup fits in a 5 x 5 foot footprint, and the game runs on one standard 120V outlet.
Can the batons and skirt carry our branding?
Yes. The batons, skirt panels, front graphics, and button stickers can all be designed to match your brand and colors.
Who runs Baton Drop at the event?
Our event manager. Each Baton Drop unit comes with one.
Can we collect guest details while people play?
Yes. The optional leaderboard and lead capture features collect player information as people play, so you can follow up after the event.
What kinds of events is Baton Drop good for?
Conferences, company parties, brand activations, and other corporate events where you want to get people up, moving, and competing.
Will you reserve my event date?
We book on a first-come, first-served basis. We can't hold a date or guarantee availability without a signed agreement and a paid invoice.
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What our clients say
“The Equation Events team were wonderful to work with. We added the Walk the Plank and Home Run Derby virtual reality to our event and our attendees loved it! Special shoutout to Wil and Joseph who were incredibly professional and friendly onsite. I'd highly recommend involving Equation Events to elevate your next event.”
“Equation joined us for an event and was definitely one of the highlights. Guillermo and Eddie were great in showing all the guests on how to operate the equipment and were super friendly. I recommend using Equation if you are looking for a cool vibe for your event. Lots of fun!”
“Very helpful, very accommodating. Everything arrived on time set up exactly how we'd asked for it. Made a huge positive impact on our event. Will be contacting them again!”
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Let’s bring Baton Drop to your next event
Tell us about your event and we’ll help you build an experience that fits your audience, your space, and your goals.
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