GamificationScratch Cards·Live preview

Scratch & Reveal

Scratch & reveal popup for Shopify. Tactile gamified discount — visitors scratch to reveal their offer. 35-40% engagement rate. Live preview.

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01The mechanism

Why this template works

Scratch cards add a physical-feel layer to digital coupon-reveal that spin-wheels and pick-a-present don't have. The tactile dragging-to-reveal interaction is uniquely sticky on mobile (where most popup interactions happen) — the gesture is satisfying even before the prize lands. Engagement rates run 35-40%, slightly above spin-wheels for mobile-heavy traffic.

The classic gold-foil scratch aesthetic also signals "lottery ticket" energy, which some categories love (lifestyle, novelty, gift) and others should avoid (luxury, B2B, technical). Match to brand voice carefully.

02Best fit

When to use this template

Best for

  • mobile-heavy stores
  • lifestyle
  • novelty
  • gift categories
  • casual/playful brands

Conversion scenarios

  • Mobile-first email capture
  • Welcome offer with tactile engagement
  • Holiday/seasonal moments
  • Brand-personality flex campaigns
03Implementation

Set up in 3 steps

  1. 01

    Configure win/lose ratio

    Default 80% win / 20% sympathy prize works. Higher win rate feels generous; too many "try again" responses feel rigged.

  2. 02

    Customize the scratch surface

    Default gold foil. Swap to themed colors for seasonal moments (silver for New Year, red for Valentine's).

  3. 03

    Wire the email capture

    Email required to scratch. Captures even on "lose" outcomes — the email is the real prize.

04Q & A

Frequently asked

Q1

Does scratching work well on mobile?

Yes — better than desktop, actually. The tactile drag gesture is native to phones; clicking to scratch on desktop feels less natural.

Q2

Should I always have a "win"?

No — a small percentage (15-25%) of "try again next time" responses feels honest and makes the wins feel earned. 100% win rates feel rigged.

Q3

Is this on-brand for premium DTC?

Usually no. Scratch cards lean playful/casual. For premium, use pick-a-present instead.

05Both themes

Two themes, one engine

Every template ships in light and dark. The conversion flow, copy, and animations are identical — pick what matches your storefront.

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Light
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