Lane-runner word game

Lane Word

Turn your key terms into a swipe-to-run word game, with every player registering before they play.

From $850 / event

Licensed per event, no contract.

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Session length
60 seconds of gameplay
Players
1 player per station
Setup time
Under 5 min setup
Runs on
Touchscreen / Kiosk +2 more

What is Lane Word?

Lane Word is a touchscreen booth game where a robot runs down a three-lane city track and visitors swipe left or right to collect the glowing cyan letters in order, spelling a hidden word while avoiding decoy letters and obstacles. Each finished word earns a bonus and brings a faster run, longer words and more obstacles, until the 60-second timer runs out, and every obstacle hit costs 2 seconds. Visitors register before they play, and a leaderboard shows the top runners between sessions. The word list is a simple spreadsheet, so players can spell your own product names or campaign terms. It runs offline as a Mac app, with every registered player exported to CSV.

Read the Lane Word video transcript

Swipe to change lanes and collect the cyan letters in order. An attract screen draws visitors in. Every player registers before they play. A quick countdown shows the rules. Every finished word scores a bonus. Each word brings a faster run, longer words and more obstacles. Letter streaks add bonus points, and obstacles cost 2 seconds. 60-second runs keep the line moving. Final score with letters, words, best streak and accuracy. A live leaderboard keeps them coming back. Lane Word by Fierce Guppy.

What Lane Word does for your booth

  • Register every player on screen before gameplay starts
  • Put your key terms in front of visitors as the words they spell
  • Keep the line moving with fixed 60-second sessions
  • Encourage repeat plays with a top-runners leaderboard

How Lane Word works at your booth

  1. 1

    A visitor touches the attract screen to start.

  2. 2

    They register on screen with a player ID and name, plus optional email and phone.

  3. 3

    A short countdown shows the rules: swipe to change lanes, collect the cyan letters, spell the word in order, dodge obstacles.

  4. 4

    They swipe to steer the runner into each letter of the word in order.

  5. 5

    Each finished word scores a bonus and starts a longer word on a faster run until the 60 seconds run out.

  6. 6

    They see their final score and the top-runners leaderboard.

Lane Word features and branding options

Key features

  • Swipe control: change between three lanes on a running track
  • Letters must be collected in order to spell the hidden word
  • Each word brings a faster run, longer words and more obstacles
  • Word bonus and letter-streak bonus points
  • Obstacle hits cost 2 seconds of play time
  • Every player registers on screen before they play
  • Top-runners leaderboard between sessions
  • Runs offline in the Mac app, with leads saved on the device
  • CSV export of every registered player

What you can customize

  • Word list from a spreadsheet (word and difficulty tier)
  • Client logo on screen
  • Theme colors
  • Attract, registration, countdown and game over text
  • Session length, run speed, word lengths, obstacles and scoring values
  • Music and sound effects on or off, with volume levels

Lane Word specs and setup requirements

Lane Word specifications
FormatLane-runner word game
Runs onTouchscreen / Kiosk, Laptop / Desktop, Web Link
Hardware1920x1080 landscape touchscreen display, Mac computer for the offline app, or any computer with a current web browser for the web link version
InputTouch input with swipe (mouse and keyboard also work), Keyboard or on-screen keyboard for registration
Setup timeUnder 5 minutes (connect the touchscreen, then open the Lane Word app full-screen)
InternetOffline capable: the Mac app runs without internet, saves leads on the device and exports them to CSV. The web link version needs internet for registration and the leaderboard.
Session length60 seconds of gameplay
Players1 player per station
ThroughputAutomatic reset: game over and leaderboard screens, then back to the attract screen
Booth sizes10x10, 10x20, Island, Indoor Event
PriceFrom $850 per event

What you get

  • Lane Word app for Mac that runs offline, plus a hosted web link version
  • CSV export of every registered player (name, email, phone, marketing opt-in)

Where Lane Word works best

  • Trade show booths that want a quick, familiar runner game with lead capture
  • Product launches that want visitors to spell product names, features or benefits
  • Events that want friendly competition on a shared leaderboard

Lane Word pricing

Per-event pricing. Published, not quoted. Licensed per event, with no contract and no annual commitment. Move up to a Season Pass whenever running a full calendar makes more sense than paying show by show.

Play

$850 / event

Get a branded game into your booth and start capturing leads today.

  • One game, one event
  • Your logo and brand colours
  • Standard lead capture form
  • Runs fully offline, leads stored locally
  • CSV export of every lead
  • Live in minutes
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Brand

$2,450 / event

Turn the game into a campaign that qualifies leads and keeps a crowd at your booth.

  • Everything in Play
  • Custom lead form fields to qualify every player
  • Live leaderboard for the big screen
  • Prize logic to reward winners and bring players back
  • Your copy, sound and attract loop
  • Automatic recap email to every player

Studio

$6,500 / event

A game that looks, plays and tells your story as if it were built for you.

  • Everything in Brand
  • Full art reskin to your brand guidelines
  • Gameplay customised to your product story
  • Multi-station and multiplayer setup
  • Live lead sync to your CRM via API

Season Pass

$9,600 / year

For teams running a full event calendar. Breaks even at four events.

  • Unlimited events for twelve months
  • Any three games from the library
  • Swap games between shows
  • All Brand tier features included
  • One Studio-level reskin included each year

Custom build

From $12,000

A game built from scratch around your product, your mechanic, your story.

  • Original concept and gameplay design
  • Built by the studio that ships commercial games
  • You own the finished experience
  • Reusable across your whole event calendar

Lane Word FAQ

How quickly can we launch this at an event?

Most teams launch in days, not weeks. Setup is designed to be straightforward for event staff.

Can this be customized to our brand?

Yes. You can start with a ready format and add your visual identity, messaging, and preferred calls-to-action.

Do we need technical staff at the booth?

No. The experience is built for non-technical teams with a clear operator flow and simple launch process.

What happens after the event?

You receive structured lead data and can review engagement outcomes to plan the next event iteration.

What hardware does Lane Word need?

Lane Word is designed for 1920x1080 landscape touchscreen display, Mac computer for the offline app, or any computer with a current web browser for the web link version. Supported inputs include Touch input with swipe (mouse and keyboard also work), Keyboard or on-screen keyboard for registration.

Does Lane Word work without venue Wi-Fi?

Offline capable: the Mac app runs without internet, saves leads on the device and exports them to CSV. The web link version needs internet for registration and the leaderboard.

Bring Lane Word to your next trade show

From $850 per event with your branding and lead capture built in. Want something different? We adapt visuals, prize logic and lead flow, or build a custom game around your product.