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Predictions: Turn Pre-Game Traffic Into More Orders & Visits

Rebecca ConnorsMay 10, 2026

Huge revenue opportunity of the biggest soccer/football season doesn’t start at kickoff – it starts before the game even begins.

That’s why Ripples introduces Predictions – a free pre-game feature that helps venues capture customers earlier by turning score guesses into interactive drink experiences before the match.

Predictions allows customers to submit their prediction before kickoff and print their guessed final score directly onto drinks. This simple but powerful feature transforms pre-game anticipation into customer engagement, social sharing, and revenue-driving traffic during hours that might be slower.

For venues, predictions are more than a fun game; it’s a business growth tool:

  • Increase pre-game foot traffic
  • Fill slower hours before kickoff with paying customers
  • Boost early drink sales and table occupancy
  • Extend customer sessions from pre-game into live match spending
  • Encourage repeat orders as guests stay for the full match experience
  • Create social-worthy moments that attract new visitors through customer sharing

This means predictions can help turn pre-game hours into a major revenue opportunity while building momentum for live-game sales. Instead of waiting for the match to start, your venue can begin generating excitement, engagement, and orders well before kickoff.

Because Predictions is free to use, it gives venues an easy, no-cost way to activate matchday traffic earlier, attract more customers, and compete more effectively during the busiest sports season of the year.

How it works:

  1. Download & Print Ripples Table Tent – Invite customers to submit their predictions before the game.
  2. Scan the QR Code to open the Ripples webapp
  3. Click on the ‘Predict’ button.
  4. Select your game and predict the final score, and send.
  5. The design appears on the Ripple Maker – ‘Mobile Queue’. 
  6. Print the score predictions.
  7. Serve, engage, and encourage customers to share their predictions socially.

*Pro Tip – Encourage repeat visits by offering an incentive for correct predictions: a free drink, entrée, discount, or other reward.

Get ahead of matchday with Ripples’ free predictions feature and turn pre-game excitement into more visits, longer stays, and higher revenue – before your competitors even see kickoff.

FAQ

Do I need to design the game-day content myself?
No. Ripples provides ready-to-use game-day content, including Live Scores, Predictions, and Country-Team prints, making it easy for staff to use during busy service hours.
Can I use this for all sports events?
The feature is designed for major live sports moments and game-day experiences, helping venues create excitement around games and tournaments.
How can these features help increase venue revenue?
Game-day drink experiences help venues attract earlier traffic, increase in-game orders, encourage repeat purchases, and create social-media-worthy moments that keep fans coming back throughout the tournament season.
Will this slow down service during busy games?
Not at all. Ripples also provides ready-to-print table tents that help customers quickly choose their preferred match-day drink experience, making ordering simple and efficient even during peak hours.
Do I need to design the match content myself?
No. Ripples provides ready-to-use match-day content, including Live Scores, Predictions, and Team designs, making it easy for staff to use during busy service hours. 
Does the Game-Day feature cost extra?
The Predictions and countries features are included with the free Ripples plan, while the Live Scores require the Advanced Design Plan.
Can customers choose their Favorite country or team?
Yes. Fans can personalize drinks with team-themed prints and match-inspired designs, creating a more engaging and social experience during the tournament season.

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