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Why isn't classic gamification in retail enough any more?
Collecting points. Redeeming coupons. Earning badges. These are the tools of classic gamification in retail. They work – but they don't solve the real problem: they don't bring new customers through the door.
Classic gamification rewards existing customers who are already buying. Not people who have never set foot in your store.
What makes Retail Gaming different from classic gamification?
Retail Gaming isn't a bonus programme. It's an ecosystem of its own, where a mobile game and physical retail are directly connected. Players discover participating stores inside the game world. They come in because the game motivates them. They buy real products and get digital rewards in return. You see every visit, every transaction and every unit of revenue generated, live and in real time.
You only pay on completed sales.
This connects mobile gaming and physical retail in a way that hasn't existed before.
How the process is planned, step by step, is set out in our process overview.
How does Retail Gaming differ from classic gamification?
| Criterion | Classic gamification | Retail Gaming |
|---|---|---|
| Target group | Existing customers | New players and customers |
| Motivation | Points and discounts | Digital progression in the game |
| Foot traffic | Little effect | Directly measurable |
| Pricing | Fixed costs or subscription | Location integration plus commission on sales |
| Integration | App build, setup | Minimal technical integration |
Why does Retail Gaming matter for physical retail?
Physical retail has been dealing with declining foot traffic for years. Discount campaigns bring short-term revenue but no lasting loyalty. Loyalty programmes reward existing customers but don't win new ones.
Retail Gaming solves a different problem: it brings people into your store who previously had no reason to come. Not because you're offering a discount, but because your store is part of a game they're already playing.
That's customer activation at a new level.
Which retailers does this work for?
Retail Gaming works wherever regular visits are possible and worthwhile: drugstores, grocery, fashion, sportswear. Whether you run a single store or a chain, whether you want active sales integration or simply a presence in the game, there's a model to suit your store.
How the technical side is planned is shown step by step in our process overview.
Want to see how Retail Gaming is planned for your store?
In a 30-minute introductory call we'll show you exactly how Retail Gaming would work for your store and what results you can expect.
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Gamification in retail – in brief
What does gamification in retail mean?
Gamification in retail means deliberately using gaming mechanics such as quests, rewards and progression to bring customers into the store and motivate a purchase – without relying on classic discounts or advertising.
How does Retail Gaming differ from a loyalty app?
A classic loyalty app rewards existing customers who would come anyway. Retail Gaming activates new customers by making the store part of a gaming world that players already use every day.
Which retailers is gamification in retail suitable for?
It is particularly suitable for retailers who want to reach new audiences – above all younger customers, who barely respond to classic loyalty mechanics.
Do I pay for Retail Gaming even without sales?
With the sales-integration model, commission is only charged on completed sales, plus a fee for your location's presence in the system. Alternatively there is a pure brand-presence model in the game with no commission at all. We work out which model fits in the introductory call.
How involved is the technical integration?
The technical integration is deliberately kept minimal – no app build of your own and no major setup on your side. We go through the specific steps in the introductory call.
Does Retail Gaming work for a single store too?
Yes. Retail Gaming works for single stores just as well as for chains. You can start with a single location.