Step 1: Spot the Idol
The idol stands out and invites discovery, giving visitors a fun reason to look around your space.
Host Idol
Weekdays don't have to feel like a ghost town.
Find the Idol turns your location into a destination. Locals follow clues, walk through your door, and scan to win. And once they're inside, they're already one step closer to making a purchase.
No setup. No stress. We handle everything. You just place the idol and let the traffic find you.
Host an Idol at Your Business for Free!
We select a limited number of businesses for each themed game.
How it works
Join a themed game and let Find the Idol handle the experience.
Join a themed game
Businesses are selected to be part of curated Find the Idol games built around local themes and experiences.
Receive your idol
We mail you a handcrafted wooden idol with a unique QR code linked to the game.
Display the idol
Place the idol anywhere in your business during the game. That is your only responsibility.
Find the Idol manages the clues, promotion, gameplay, and rewards. You simply host the experience.
Player journey
The idol creates the moment, and the QR code carries the game.
Step 2: Scan and play
Players scan the QR code with their phone to enter the game.
Step 3: Get rewarded
Players get an instant chance to win and earn entries into the monthly prize drawing. All rewards are managed by Find the Idol.
Why businesses participate
Attract motivated local visitors
Players are actively out exploring and choosing places to walk into, not just passing by.
Increase local visibility
Your business becomes part of a shared community experience that people talk about and share online.
Be featured in our promotions
Participating locations are highlighted as part of themed games promoted across our social channels.
Want to be included in a future game?
We plan each game around a limited number of locations to keep the experience fun and focused. Requesting an invite lets us learn about your business and see how you might fit into an upcoming theme.
Request your invite to host an idol. It's free to participate.
With 50+ idol designs, you've got options. Here are a few favorites.
Want something unique? We create custom idol designs, too. Take a look at some of the custom pieces we've built.
