Sell Gift Cards For Your Play Space

Looking to offer gift cards for your play space? Gift cards are a fantastic way to let your customers share the joy of play with friends and family while increasing your revenue and attracting new families to your facility.

Gift cards provide convenient payment options for parents and create opportunities to reach new customers through gift recipients who may become regular visitors.

In this article, you will learn how to:



Set Up Gift Cards for Your Play Space

  1. Log in to your Occasion workspace and click on "Gift Cards"
    • Click "Settings"
    • Under "Gift card options," click "Add option"
  2. Configure your play space gift card options:
    • Value: Enter amounts that work for your activities (e.g., $25, $50, $100)
    • Offer at a discounted price: Check this if offering promotional pricing
    • Price: Enter the discounted sale price if applicable
    • Give this a name: Check this box to create custom names
    • Name field: Use play space-specific labels like "Family Fun Pass," "Birthday Party Package," or "Open Play Sessions"
    • Description: Add details about what the gift card covers (entry fees, party packages, special events, etc.)
  3. Click "Save" to add the option
  4. Repeat to add multiple denominations and activity types
  5. Set expiration date if required by local regulations
  6. Click "this link" to preview your gift card listing

Consider offering gift cards that align with your most popular packages like birthday parties, family passes, or seasonal events.


Configure Gift Card Settings

Customize your gift card experience to match your play space's brand and operational needs.

Access gift card settings

  1. Navigate to "Gift Cards" from your sidebar menu
  2. Click "Settings" to access configuration options
  3. Customize the following elements:
    • Default gift card amounts that match your pricing structure
    • Custom naming for different activity types (open play, parties, special events)
    • Promotional pricing options for holidays and special occasions
    • Customer-facing descriptions that highlight your unique play experiences

Common gift card denominations for play spaces

  • $25 (single visit or small group play)
  • $50 (family play sessions or multiple visits)
  • $100 (birthday party packages or monthly passes)
  • $150 (premium party packages or extended memberships)

Set Gift Card Expiration

Configure expiration dates that comply with local regulations while encouraging timely use.

Steps to set expiration dates

  1. Go to "Gift Cards" from your main menu
  2. Click "Settings"
  3. Click the "Edit" icon next to "Gift Card Expiration"
  4. In the "Expires after" field, enter the number of days after which the gift card will expire
  5. Leave the field empty if you want gift cards to never expire
  6. Click "Save" to apply your expiration settings

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