Trusted Venue Partner

Recess X Evil Geniuses: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

Discover how Evil Geniuses leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to gamers across 3 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.

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Evil Geniuses product sampling
1
Years Partnered
3
Locations Activated
900+
Samples Distributed
1+
Offers Accepted
$450
Total Payout

Brands That Have Sampled at Evil Geniuses

Liquid I.V.
Red Bull
Clif Bar
KIND
Kraft Heinz
Anheuser-Busch
La Croix
GT's Kombucha

Delight Members. Zero Effort. Get Paid.

Surprise your members with free premium products they'll love—while Recess handles all the logistics. You distribute samples, they light up, you earn revenue.

Proven at Enterprise Scale

We've successfully executed 1+ campaigns across 3 Evil Geniuses locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

Evil Geniuses earns incremental revenue on every campaign with zero upfront costs, no inventory liability, and no operational overhead for your teams.

Turnkey Execution

From brand coordination to product delivery and reporting, Recess handles every detail. Your team simply places products and watches gamers engage.

Complete Brand Control

Evil Geniuses approves every brand and campaign before activation. Nothing enters your e-sports events without your explicit sign-off—protecting your brand integrity.

Premium Brands

Connect your gamers with leading wellness, nutrition, and lifestyle brands actively seeking partnerships with e-sports events like Evil Geniuses.

Dedicated Partnership Team

Become part of 10,000+ venues partnering with Recess to transform how brands connect with consumers in real-world spaces.

How It Works

Launch your first sampling campaign in days, not months.

1

Create a Listing for Your E-sports event

Create and list your profile in under 5 minutes. 100% free to join and no obligations.

2

Get Matched with Brands

We connect you with brands looking to reach your specific gamers. You review and approve every campaign.

3

Receive & Distribute Samples

Products ship directly to your e-sports event and surprise and delight your community.

4

Get Paid

Get paid for every sample distributed to your gamers after completion of event.

What Venues Like You Are Saying

Real feedback from venues partnering with Recess

We've done three activations through this service now, and each time the process has been smooth and the brands are genuinely invested in engaging our audience. The snack brand sampling we did in Q3 actually led to them becoming a recurring sponsor, which has helped stabilize our monthly revenue. Highly recommend if you're looking to monetize your venue space without disrupting the experience.

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Cipher LAN Center

Venue Partner

The product resonated well with fans, especially as an easy, microwavable option during gaming breaks. It naturally positioned itself as “gamer fuel,” which made it feel relevant and on-brand for the audience at the Block Party. I would be open to partnering again for future Block Parties. Having a product partner to help fulfill giveaways is helpful during Block Parties, as many teams activate with freebies and food offerings. It allows us to also have a giveaway item from a fan engagement standpoint while keeping investment efficient on our end.

GO

Gooderfoods

Venue Partner

The platform made it incredibly easy to connect with brands looking to sample products at our tournaments. We hosted an energy drink activation last month and saw a 40% spike in concession sales that weekend—plus our players and spectators loved the free samples. It's been a win-win for building stronger community relationships.

NE

Nexus Gaming Arena

Venue Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost to me?
Nothing. It's 100% free for your organization. There are never any costs or fees associated with using the Recess platform.
When and how do we get paid?
Within 7 days of distributing the products and completing your recap survey, you'll receive payment via ACH transfer.
Are we responsible for getting the product to our venue?
No. Products are shipped directly to your location during a timeframe that you provide. We coordinate all logistics to make it as convenient as possible for you.
What happens if we deny a brand's offer that isn't a good fit for our venue?
There are no penalties. You always have the option to accept or deny offers and aren't penalized in any way. We want to make sure it's a program you would be excited about and that aligns with your brand values.