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City Games

City Games turns exploring local businesses & events into a fun, interactive adventure. Play, discover, and shop local!
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About this idea
City Games: Turning Our City into an Adventure Imagine exploring your city like never before—solving clues, completing fun challenges, and unlocking hidden gems, all while supporting local businesses and events. City Games transforms our community into an interactive playground, where every neighborhood becomes part of the game. Whether it’s discovering a secret menu item at a local coffee shop, snapping a selfie at a street art mural, or attending a pop-up market, every challenge helps players connect with the businesses and events that make our city unique. Unlike traditional event listings or apps, City Games makes “going local” an experience. Players earn points, unlock rewards, and engage with their community in a way that’s fun and meaningful. For small businesses and event organizers, it’s a game-changing way to attract real foot traffic and new customers. By gamifying exploration, we bring energy, excitement, and support to the places that define our city’s culture.
Impact
City Games revitalizes local economies by driving real foot traffic to small businesses and community events. By turning the city into an interactive game, we encourage people to explore new places, support local shops, and attend events they might otherwise miss. For businesses, this means increased visibility, new customers, and stronger engagement without relying on traditional advertising. For the community, it creates a sense of connection and civic pride, making exploring the city fun and rewarding. Over time, City Games can transform how people interact with their city, shifting habits away from online shopping and passive scrolling toward active local engagement—boosting small businesses, strengthening community bonds, and fostering a more vibrant, connected city.
What I'll do with $5,000
With $5,000, City Games will accelerate player acquisition, marketing, and business outreach to launch our first sponsored season of play.    •   Marketing & Awareness – We’ll invest in targeted digital ads, social media promotions, and printed materials to spread the word about City Games. A portion will go toward creating engaging content—videos, local influencer collaborations, and in-person demos—to generate buzz and attract players.    •   Player Acquisition – To build an active player base, we’ll run launch-week promotions, offer early sign-up incentives, and partner with local businesses for fun rewards that encourage participation.    •   Sales Outreach – We’ll create professional sales materials and dedicate resources to signing up local businesses as partners. Direct outreach, networking events, and strategic sponsorship pitches will help us secure long-term revenue and sustainability. This funding will jumpstart City Games’ first sponsored season, proving the model and setting the foundation for scaling into new cities.
Quick Bio
With over 30 years of experience in sales and local marketing, I’ve spent my career helping businesses connect with their communities in meaningful, effective ways.
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