BECOME A
RIBBON DEALER

Take your Ribbon Game to the Next Level!

The Group Order

The Group Order is a collective purchase order managed by our team that takes the hassle out of working with band manufacturers yourself!

Follow the design specifications below, or seek help from our veteran band designers to create your perfect band.
Keep an eye on your cons Ribbon Game social media. Once the Group Order Form goes live, you will submit your band design(s) there!
Collect your box of bands and your Ribbon Dealer Button at the Ribbon Ops Booth once con starts!

Ribbon designs MUST adhere to the following guidelines:

Size: 3.4 x 0.9 inches
Submit in Black and White ONLY (no grays or gradients!)
(you will choose a background + foil color when you submit your design through the Group Order Form)
Format: High Quality .png, .jpg, .jpeg, .pdf, .svg, .eps, .ai, .cdr, .tif, .psd (max file size: 10mb)

Having trouble coming up with or executing your design?

We're here to help!

Check out our tutorial on designing and exporting your own bands in a word processor (Google Docs or Microsoft Word) here!

Or
Hire an experienced band designer to help bring your band ideas to life!
- Our team has created and designed dozens of highly attractive and popular bands. We have years of professional design and band game experience. Let us work with you to make a band you'll love!
- Our goal is to keep the band game accessible and fun for everyone! We typically ask for around $5-$10 per design, but our rates can vary depending on individual circumstances. It never hurts to ask!
- Email us about your questions or designs at:

What should you consider to make the most out of being a Ribbon Dealer?

Come up with a fun way for people to earn your band:
Ribbons with a great story or activity can become very popular and highly sought after. Make your band stand out by giving it a fun or silly requirement to earn! You can always adapt your band's criteria as the Con goes on. Sometimes it takes a little trial and error to come up with something that everyone can enjoy and participate in. Don't be afraid to workshop your band's activity a little over the course of the weekend!

Saturday/Sunday is the Big Day:
As the con goes on, more and more first time players will be discovering and participating in the band game. It may seem like there aren't as many people collecting bands early on in the convention, but by Saturday/Sunday you can expect the number of people interested in your bands to grow exponentially.
Wear your Ribbon Dealer button proudly:
People will know to look for anyone with the button to ask about bands. Make sure your always wearing your button in a visible place when you are carrying your bands! (If you need an extra button, stop by Ribbon Ops!)

Attend the Ribbon Meetups:
Ribbon Meetups are social events that happen several times throughout the convention. This is a great place for dealers and collectors to meet and swap bands! Your cons Ribbon Game social media page is the best way to find out when and where these will be.
Let people know where and how to find you:
People cant earn your band if they can't locate you at the con! Posting your whereabouts along with a picture of your bands on the Ribbon Game Facebook or Discord is a great way to get the word out about your bands!
Ribbon Dealer time is social time:Being a Ribbon Dealer is a great way to meet new people and expand your social circle at the convention. Wearing the Ribbon Dealer button is an invitation for new friends to approach you and strike up a conversation!
Remember to have fun!
The Ribbon Game is a purely fun experience! As a Ribbon Dealer you're a part of making everyone's con a little more memorable and lovely.
Don't be afraid to take a break, or say "no":
Distributing your band should be an enjoyable activity, it doesn't need to feel like a chore or a full time job. If you feel like you're getting overwhelmed with Ribbon Dealing, you can always simply take off your button for a while. People will understand that Ribbon Dealers need a break too! You do not owe it to others to be continuously distributing your bands. Remember, your bands are available on your own terms.