Scratch-to-Win

What is Scratch-to-Win?

Scratch-to-Win is an interactive scratch card game that adds excitement to the customer experience. Customers scratch a virtual card to reveal rewards like discounts, free items, or special offers. It's a fun way to engage customers, collect contact information, and drive repeat visits.


Setting Up

To Enable Scratch-to-Win:

  1. Go to Settings > Scratch-to-Win

  2. Toggle Enable Scratch-to-Win to on

  3. Configure your card segments (see Prize Configuration below)

  4. Customize the card appearance (style, colors, title)

  5. Set eligibility limits and tracking options

  6. Tap Save


How It Works

Here's the customer journey from start to finish:

  1. Customer accesses the card — They scan a QR code, visit your business page, or tap a link

  2. Enters their email — Required to deliver the prize and enforce eligibility limits

  3. Scratches the card — They swipe across the card to reveal what's underneath

  4. Wins a prize — A congratulations screen shows what they won

  5. Receives a promo code — An email is sent with the prize details and a QR code for redemption

The promo code QR can be scanned at your location for easy redemption tracking.


Card Styles

Choose from four card styles to match your brand:

Style
Description

Gold

Premium gold shimmer finish

Silver

Sleek silver metallic look

Holiday

Festive seasonal design

Custom

Pick your own card color to match your brand

You can also set a custom Card Title (e.g., "Scratch & Win!", "Reveal Your Prize!").


Prize Configuration

Each segment represents a possible prize. You control what prizes are available and how likely each one is to be won.

To Configure Segments:

  1. Go to Settings > Scratch-to-Win > Card Segments

  2. For each segment, set:

    • Prize Name — What the customer sees (e.g., "10% Off", "Free Coffee")

    • Prize Type — Percentage discount, dollar amount, or custom reward

    • Win Probability — The chance of revealing this prize (all segments must total 100%)

    • POS Code — Optional code for your point-of-sale system

Example Setup

Segment
Prize
Probability
POS Code

1

10% Off

45%

SCRATCH10

2

15% Off

35%

SCRATCH15

3

20% Off

20%

SCRATCH20


Eligibility & Limits

Control how often customers can play to manage costs:

Setting
Options
Description

Plays Allowed

1, 2, 3, etc.

Number of plays per period

Play Period

Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Unlimited

How often the limit resets

Require Email

On/Off

Require email before scratching

Track by Email

On/Off

Enforce limits using email address

Track by Device

On/Off

Enforce limits using device fingerprint

For best fraud prevention, enable both email and device tracking.


Redemption Settings

Configure how prizes can be redeemed:

Setting
Description

Expiration Days

How many days the promo code stays valid (default: 7)

Allow In-Store

Prize can be redeemed at your physical location

Allow Online

Prize can be redeemed on your website/online store

Same-Day Redemption

Whether the prize can be used the same day it's won


Access Options

Mode
Description

Public

Anyone can access via your business page or link hub

QR Only

Only accessible by scanning your QR code (great for in-store exclusives)

QR Code Access

You can generate a QR code that links customers directly to your Scratch-to-Win card from the QR Codes page. Select the "Scratch to Win" focus preset to create a QR card with scratch-themed messaging.


Scratch-to-Win vs. Spin-to-Win

Both are gamified promotional tools — choose the one that fits your brand:

Feature
Scratch-to-Win
Spin-to-Win

Interaction

Swipe to scratch a card

Tap to spin a wheel

Feel

Gift card / lottery ticket

Game show / carnival

Best For

Retail, quick-serve, e-commerce

Restaurants, events, entertainment

Card Styles

Gold, Silver, Holiday, Custom

Customizable wheel colors

You can enable both features simultaneously — they operate independently.


Tips

  • Keep prizes enticing — Even small rewards (10% off) feel exciting when you scratch to reveal them

  • Use QR Only mode for exclusivity — Restrict access to in-store customers for a VIP feel

  • Set reasonable limits — Once per month keeps customers coming back without excessive giveaways

  • Enable both tracking methods — Email + device tracking provides the best abuse prevention

  • Match your brand — Use the custom card color to match your business colors

  • Rotate prizes regularly — Fresh prizes keep repeat customers engaged

  • Promote on social media — Share the link to drive traffic and collect emails

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