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Endless Runner Game

The endless runner is a built-in HTML5 game where the member controls a character that runs forward over an infinite scrolling level, jumping over obstacles and collecting tokens. The game is bundled with the platform — no external SDK needed.

When to use it​

  • A skill-based mechanic where the prize lottery only fires above a minimum score, so casual misses don't burn instant-win stock.
  • Brand activations targeting a younger audience where a casual arcade game is the right vibe.
  • An alternative to spin-the-wheel / scratch card when you want longer engagement per session.

How it works​

The runner is a Game of type Runner in your game catalogue. Unlike most other built-in games, the runner has a minimum score for prize setting:

  • Member plays a session and gets a final score.
  • If final score < min score for prize, the server does not run the prize lottery — the member sees "Good try, no prize this time".
  • If final score ≥ min score for prize, the server runs the standard probability-based prize lottery (same as spin-the-wheel and scratch card).

This lets you tune the difficulty: a low threshold makes the runner act like a casual game (most players win the lottery roll); a high threshold makes it a skill gate that protects prize stock.

Step-by-step​

Add the runner to your game catalogue​

  1. Go to Gamification → Games and click Create game.
  2. Type: Runner.
  3. Set Name, Description, Cover image.
  4. Min score for prize — the score gate. Start with a value you've calibrated against a few playtests (e.g. 500 if a typical mid-skill session lasts 30 s and earns ~10 points/s).
  5. Max plays per member (optional) — cap re-runs per member.
  6. Save.

Add prizes​

  1. Open the runner game and go to Prizes.
  2. Add prizes with probability weights (the lottery picks weighted-at-random).
  3. Optionally mark a prize consolation — awarded when the main pool is exhausted.

Wire to a campaign​

  1. Open the campaign and pick the runner game in the Game field.
  2. Save and publish.

Tune the difficulty​

Watch the funnel: how many sessions hit score < min vs score ≥ min. If the gate is too punishing (>80% under the threshold) loosen it; if it's too generous (everybody clears it) tighten. The platform records every play with its final score, so you have the data.

What members see​

The member portal embeds the runner in the campaign page. Touch controls on mobile (tap to jump); space or arrow on desktop. On session end, the score is sent to the server and the outcome — prize or no prize — is shown immediately.

Limits and gotchas​

  • Score gate is per game, not per campaign. Tweak the Min score for prize on the game, not on the campaign.
  • No leaderboard on the game itself. For a leaderboard, add the Game leaderboard block to your landing page (see Landing builder).
  • The runner is included in the platform. No third-party bundle to maintain.
  • Permission: Pages.Gamification.Games.