A custom game for your coffee shop, starting on the cup sleeve
Your regulars already have a routine. A game gives the routine a reason to be yours: play a 60-second level on the walk over, clear it, and the next latte comes with a free pastry.
Why a game works better than a punch card for cafés
Punch cards reward the tenth visit. A game rewards the walk over. The QR code on the sleeve, the counter card and the window opens a level that takes about a minute, which is roughly the length of the line. Clear it and the reward is waiting on the next visit, so the next visit is already decided. Loyalty programs ask customers to remember you. A game they are winning does the remembering for them.
What your café game looks like
We build it from scratch around your shop. The hero is your mascot: a cat, a dog, an owl, your logo character, or one we design with you. The level is your actual street with your actual storefront on it. Beans or cups are the collectibles, spilled lattes are the hazards, and something harmless but persistent chases the hero (in our example, a grumpy decaf mug named Dan). Every game gets its own soundtrack, so the music in the game and the music in the room can match.
Rewards that fit a coffee shop
- Level 1: free pastry with the next latte. Small, immediate, and it moves a bakery item you already make.
- Level 2: a free size upgrade.
- Level 3: a free drink on their birthday, which also gets you a birthday on file.
- Seasonal: a pumpkin level in October, a new reward every quarter, included in the plan.
What it costs
The Local plan is $249 a month with a $1,500 build fee spread over 12 months ($125/month), on a 12-month term. That covers the custom hero and three levels, hosting, QR codes and reward codes managed for you, one seasonal level or reward change per quarter, and a monthly report of plays, clears and redemptions. A second location is $99 a month. Two extra visits a day covers the plan.
How it gets built
You fill in a ten-minute intake form: your mascot (or not), your street, your menu, three rewards. You see a playable first level within five business days and the full game within ten. We print-ready the sleeve artwork, the counter card and the window cling, and every game ships with a Game & Character Guide so your staff can answer questions between orders.
Tell us about your business. We'll come back with a game idea and a quote.
Playable first level in five business days. Full game live in ten. Founding clients get 25% off the monthly for the first year.
Questions we get asked
Do customers need to download anything?
No. The QR code opens the game in the phone's browser. No app, no login. Progress is saved on their phone.
How do baristas know a reward is real?
The reward ticket has a fixed code format that is printed in the staff guide. It takes one glance.
Can we change the reward later?
Yes. One reward or level change per quarter is included; more often is a small add-on.
What if we do not have a mascot?
We design one with you as part of the build. Your logo, your dog, or your most popular drink all make a good hero.