How Bars and Restaurants Are Turning Games Into Growth

Games create a feedback loop to bring customers back to your space.

Jeff Snyder

11/11/20241 min read

Title: How Bars and Restaurants Are Turning Games Into Growth

Word Count: ~600

People love to win — even if it’s just a free appetizer.

That's why more and more bars and restaurants are using gamified experiences to drive repeat visits, build customer lists, and boost reviews.

At Idea to Reality, we built a system that lets your guests play a quick digital scratch-off game as they close out their tab. It’s simple, fun, and it works.

How It Works

Guest pays their check
They scan a QR code or tap a tablet
They scratch and win something
To claim it, they submit their contact info
They get an automated review link + prize for next visit

What You Get

More guests returning in under 30 days
A growing email & SMS list
5-star Google reviews on autopilot
Happy staff (better tips, no awkward upsells)

This isn’t a loyalty card. It’s a fully automated growth tool wrapped in a fun guest experience.

Why It Works

Guests love the surprise and novelty
Staff don’t have to push or upsell
The whole thing is automated in the background
And you get real ROI in the form of repeat visits + 5-star reviews

If you’re tired of losing guests after one visit, it’s time to plug the hole in your funnel.

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