StickerGiant, a custom sticker and label company in Colorado, helps brands of all sizes stand out with high-quality stickers and labels. Acronyms for Hilarity (AFH), a creative party game built around fast thinking and fun wordplay, uses custom Oval Stickers in every order to reinforce branding and enhance the player experience. This article explains how AFH works, why stickers play a starring role, and what creators can learn when integrating stickers or labels into their own products.
How Acronyms for Hilarity Works
Acronyms for Hilarity is a category-based party game where players create funny, clever, or surprising acronyms using letter combinations rolled on 20-sided dice. The goal is to impress the judge with the most entertaining acronym of the round.
Game Flow Overview
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One player becomes the Judge for the round.
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The Judge chooses a category from the topic cards.
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Dice are rolled to generate random letters.
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Players choose three letters and write their acronyms on their notepads.
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The Judge selects the winning acronym.
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First to the pre-set number of wins becomes the AFH VIP.
The structure is quick to learn, highly replayable, and intentionally unpredictable.
Why Acronyms for Hilarity Was Created
Founder Rustin Tholen created the game after noticing that acronyms appear everywhere in daily life—and people often guess them wrong in funny ways. During a game night where other games felt repetitive, he and his friends built the first version using torn paper with letters on them. Over multiple gatherings, the group refined the system, added categories, and eventually developed custom dice based on common first letters in English words.
Tholen designed the final format around:
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memorable randomness
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inclusive categories
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simple components
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fast rounds that keep everyone engaged
What Comes in Every Acronyms for Hilarity Set
Each AFH set includes items designed for durability, repeat play, and smooth gameplay flow.
Included Components
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Custom 20-sided colored dice
Enable roughly 8,000 unique acronym combinations. -
50 topic cards
Eleven different themes, each with three subcategories, plus six WILD cards. -
Player notepads
Space to write letters and create responses. -
Custom AFH Oval Sticker
A blue-and-white branded Oval Sticker with a red trim, printed by StickerGiant .
This branded sticker is included with every order, serving as both a collectible and a promotional tool.
Why AFH Uses Custom Stickers in Every Order
Custom Oval Stickers allow AFH to reinforce branding, build loyalty, and create a consistent unboxing experience. Because stickers travel—onto laptops, water bottles, notebooks, and game boxes—they extend brand visibility far beyond the initial purchase.
Benefits of Including Stickers in Product Packaging
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Brand reinforcement: Customers associate the sticker with the fun of gameplay.
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Shareability: Stickers encourage players to promote the game organically.
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Packaging enhancement: Adds delight and value without adding complexity.
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Durability: StickerGiant’s tear-proof, water-resistant materials support long-term use.
For game creators or product builders, inserting a custom sticker is a simple way to elevate the overall experience.
Choosing the Right Sticker for Game Packaging
StickerGiant’s Oval Stickers are a type of Die Cut Sticker made from durable BOPP material. Below is a quick guide for creators evaluating sticker options.
Best Sticker Options for Games, Merch, and Box Inserts
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Tear-proof BOPP
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Full-color digital print
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Free custom shapes
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Glossy or matte lamination
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Outdoor durable 12–18 months
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Water, oil, UV, and scratch resistant
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Minimum quantity: 10
Best for:
logos, promotional branding, sticker packs, retail displays.
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Best for intricate shapes
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Finished on rolls or sheets
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Ideal for small or delicate designs
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Minimum quantity: 50
Best for:
high-volume giveaways, sticker sheets, extra-durable rolled options.
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Transparent finish
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Great for windows or glass
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Opaque or translucent color options
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Minimum quantity: 50
Best for:
display cases, transparent game components, packaging windows.
Customer Story: How a Sticker Became Part of the Game Experience
AFH doesn’t just toss a sticker into the box—it uses the sticker as a brand symbol. Customers often place the Oval Sticker on coolers during weekend trips, on laptops at game nights, or on storage bins holding their AFH cards. These moments become organic brand impressions, shaped by real customer experiences.
Creators in tabletop gaming, education, merch bundles, or hobby spaces can adopt a similar strategy: pair durable stickers with your product to extend your identity into players’ daily lives.
Key Takeaways
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Acronyms for Hilarity uses custom Oval Stickers from StickerGiant to strengthen branding and enhance customer experience.
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Stickers offer a low-cost, high-impact way to expand brand visibility beyond the product box.
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Die Cut Stickers provide the durability, clarity, and finish needed for long-term use.
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Game creators can use stickers to add collectibility, improve packaging, and boost customer delight.
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StickerGiant’s wide range of sticker and label options makes it easy to match materials to your product needs.
FAQs
What type of sticker does Acronyms for Hilarity include with orders?
AFH includes a custom Oval Sticker printed on durable BOPP material with a water-resistant, scratch-resistant finish.
Are the stickers safe for outdoor use?
Yes. StickerGiant’s Die Cut Stickers are outdoor durable for 12–18 months and resist water, oil, UV, and scratches.
Can game creators add stickers to their packaging?
Yes. Stickers are a flexible, low-cost addition that can be used for branding, collector items, loyalty incentives, or promotional inserts.
What material is best for high-durability stickers?
BOPP materials with glossy or matte lamination provide long-term durability and are resistant to water, oil, UV, and scratches.
Can I order stickers in custom shapes?
Yes. StickerGiant offers free custom shapes on all sticker and label products through laser cutting.