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Instant QR prizes for bars and restaurants

In hospitality, the gamification that works is the kind that hooks the customer without asking them to install an app. PrizeQR is exactly that: a QR on the table or bar that the customer scans, plays and wins instantly.

No stamp cards that get lost. The customer plays from their phone, you redeem the prize on-site, and you give them a concrete reason to come back, with data along the way.

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The problem with loyalty in hospitality

The old stamp card gets lost, is left at home and tells you nothing about the customer. Discount-based promotions fill the place but eat your margin. And in off-peak hours the bar sits empty with no clear reason for people to come in. What's missing is a frictionless way to reward spending, measure repeat visits and keep the contact, without giving away margin or relying on a card full of stamps.

How it works in your venue

1

Define prizes and odds

You decide what can be won (a coffee, a dessert, a 2-for-1, a featured prize) and control the stock so you don't eat your margin.

2

Put the QR on tables and the bar

On a table sticker, on the menu or at the bar. The customer scans it with the phone camera, no apps or long sign-up.

3

Play and win instantly

With their order or when paying, the customer plays and instantly finds out if they won. That little stroke of luck is what gets remembered.

4

Redeem and give a reason to return

The prize is redeemed on-site and you can shape the mechanic to encourage the next visit, with participation data along the way.

Why it works in hospitality

  • No stamp cards: nothing physical to lose or forget, played from the phone.
  • You reward spending without cutting prices or giving away margin through discounts.
  • Gives a concrete reason to return and fills the off-peak hours.
  • Real-time stock control: you decide how many big prizes go out.
  • A live winners screen to energise the atmosphere of the venue.
  • Participation data to understand repeat visits — impossible with a stamp card.

A real example

A neighbourhood bar with quiet mid-afternoon hours. You put a QR on every table: when ordering, the customer scans and plays. Most win something small — a shot, a discount on their next visit, a coffee — and every so often someone wins the featured prize of the month. The prize is redeemed at the bar right away. Instead of giving away margin with a permanent 2-for-1, you reward spending with a mechanic that hooks people, give a reason to come back another day and, after a few weeks, have data on how many people played and how often.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the customer have to install an app or sign up?+
No. They scan a QR with the phone camera and play in the browser. It's the lowest-friction route for hospitality, where nobody will install an app just to have a drink.
How do I avoid giving away my margin?+
You define the prizes, their odds and the stock. You can make most prizes small and keep the big ones at low probability, so the mechanic energises without eating your margin.
Does it replace the stamp card?+
It's a frictionless digital alternative: nothing to lose or forget, and with participation data a stamp card can't give you. You configure the exact mechanic based on how you want to reward repeat visits.
Can I use my venue's branding?+
Yes, with custom branding from the Pro plan (logo and colours). The free and Basic plans show the PrizeQR watermark.
How much does it cost for a bar or restaurant?+
There's a free plan to try it and monthly paid plans (Basic €12, Pro €29, Agency €79) with no lock-in, based on the participation volume you handle.

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