One of the most important settings you want to check prior to going live is the restaurant check-in settings & how many check-ins are required to be entered to win the grand prize.
How to set event dates
By default, the check-in task is limited by the event dates. These dates are also shown on the main screen of the app, and homepage of the website (if applicable). Make sure to set the correct event start and end dates in App Configuration.
Each task can optionally have its own start and end date. This is useful if you are having a kick-off event, or other check-in events outside of the primary event dates.
How to set # of check-ins required for grand prize
The main reason users keep coming back to the app is to earn bragging rights & potentially win the grand prize! You can adjust the number of check-ins required to be entered in the grand prize drawing by navigating to the admin panel > App Configuration.
How to manage restaurant check-in settings
Navigate to your admin panel > Tasks > Restaurant Check-in (this will be the only task you are not able to delete). Click on the Edit link.
You may rename the task if you want & determine a point value for each check-in. The default is set to 25 points for every check-in.
By default, tasks use the event dates setup in App Configuration. You may set a custom start and end date and time by selecting "Custom Dates". This is useful if you are having a kick-off event, or other check-in events outside of the primary event dates.
Require Photo Verification
If you want to try to discourage users from gaming the system you may require a photo verification. When this is selected the user will be required to submit a photo (usually of their food or drink) after checking in to a location. Check-ins will be queued in the moderation tab for your approval. Once you approve the check-in their points will be visible.
How to set check-in frequency
You may choose to allow users to check-in an unlimited amount of times, or you may limit their check-ins to 1 every hour, day, week, etc.. Typically, Events like restaurant week only see one legitimate check-in per day. However, Events like Taco Week will see legitimate check-ins every hour or so if they are hopping from location to location. It's totally your call.
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