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How to launch your first loyalty game in 30 minutes

From shop signup to live campaign. The exact 30-minute walk-through, with screenshots.

GamifiedDeals·5/12/2026·3 min read

Minute 0–5: Sign up your shop

Visit /merchant. Enter business name, category, city, one-line description. Our AI moderator screens it instantly. If you sell something legal, you're approved in seconds.

Minute 5–15: Pick your mechanic

For your first launch we recommend a spin wheel with 4 rewards:

  • Free espresso shot (40% weight)
  • 10% off next order (30%)
  • Mystery item (20%)
  • Free pastry (10%)
No prize is more than $4 in margin. Most plays return $11+ in same-visit sales.

Minute 15–25: Hook up email

Grab a free Resend API key. Paste into Settings. Now every reward auto-emails the winner with their code. No printer. No staff. No paper.

Minute 25–30: Share the link

QR-code the campaign URL on your counter, your bags, your receipts. Drop it once in your Instagram. Watch the plays roll in.

Day 7: Add a streak

Once you have any plays, layer on a daily streak campaign. That's when the magic compounds.

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