What Makes These Tutorials Different?
Unlike traditional documentation, these tutorials are built around customer journeys and real-world use cases. Each guide follows actual customer interactions and shows you the complete API flow from start to finish.Story-Driven Learning
Follow customers like Sarah as they interact with your platform, seeing exactly what happens behind the scenes
Complete API Flows
Every tutorial includes the full request-response cycle with real examples you can adapt
Background Context
Understand not just the “how” but the “why” behind each integration pattern
Visual Walkthroughs
See what your customers see with screenshots and diagrams showing the complete experience
Who Are These Tutorials For?
These guides are designed for:- Backend Developers integrating Gameball into your e-commerce platform, mobile app, or service
- Full-Stack Engineers building complete loyalty experiences from API to UI
- Technical Product Managers understanding what’s possible with Gameball’s features
- Integration Specialists connecting Gameball with your existing systems
Prerequisites: Familiarity with REST APIs and JSON. Basic understanding of loyalty programs is helpful but not required.
Tutorial Structure
Our tutorials are organized into two main categories:General Concepts
Master the fundamentals before diving into specific features.Entities
Entities
Learn about the core building blocks of Gameball:
- Attributes: Custom data fields for customers and events
- Events: Customer actions that trigger rewards and campaigns
- Orders: Purchase transactions and cashback processing
- Payments: Payment tracking and transaction management
- Coupons: Promotional codes and discount mechanisms
- Promotions: Automated reward campaigns
Environments
Environments
Understand how to work with Test and Live environments for safe development and smooth production deployments
Experiences
Hands-on guides for implementing specific customer journeys and features.Order Handling
Submit orders, preview points, and handle special cases like multi-merchant scenarios
Points Redemption
Enable customers to pay with points or convert them to coupons
Gameball Discounts Engine
Integrate automated coupons and promotions into your checkout flow
Event Tracking
Track customer behaviors and trigger personalized rewards in real-time
Referral Programs
Implement single-step and multi-step referral mechanics
Refund Handling
Process returns and adjust loyalty balances correctly
Advanced Features
Cashback APIs, custom UI elements, omni-channel integration, and more
Tutorial Features You’ll Encounter
Throughout these guides, you’ll see various components designed to enhance your learning:- Learning Aids
- Special Callouts
- Interactive Elements
- Customer Journeys: Story-based walkthroughs showing real user interactions
- API Flow Diagrams: Visual representations of request-response cycles
- Code Examples: Ready-to-use JSON request and response samples
- Screenshots: What your customers see at each step
Real-World Examples Throughout
Every tutorial is grounded in practical scenarios:- E-commerce: Sarah ordering sneakers and earning cashback
- Music Streaming: Users liking songs and earning badges
- Physical Events: Conference attendees checking into sessions
- Retail POS: In-store purchases with loyalty integration
- Fintech: Payment tracking and transaction rewards
Your Learning Path
While you can jump to any tutorial based on your needs, here’s a recommended learning sequence:1
Understand the fundamentals
Start with General → Entities to learn about events, orders, coupons, and other core concepts.
2
Track customer actions
Explore Tracking Events to see how customer behaviors trigger rewards.
3
Process transactions
Dive into Order Handling to integrate purchase tracking and point earning.
4
Enable redemption
Learn Points Redemption patterns for letting customers use their rewards.
5
Add advanced features
Explore referrals, automated promotions, custom UI, and specialized integrations.
Integration Mindset
As you work through these tutorials, keep these principles in mind:Customer-First Design
Always consider the customer experience. Smooth redemption flows and clear reward communication build loyalty.
Error Handling
The tutorials show success paths, but always implement proper error handling in your production code.
Test Environment First
Use the test environment to experiment safely before going live with real customer data.
Iterate and Refine
Start with basic integration, validate it works, then add advanced features incrementally.
Beyond the Tutorials
While these tutorials cover implementation patterns, you’ll also want to explore:API Reference
Complete endpoint documentation with all parameters and response fields
Installation Guides
Platform-specific SDK integration for Web, iOS, Android, React Native, and Flutter
Gameball Dashboard
Configure campaigns, rewards, and settings through the visual interface
Help Center
Non-technical guides for setting up campaigns and understanding features
Let’s Get Started!
You’re now ready to dive into practical Gameball integration. Whether you’re building your first order submission flow or adding advanced referral mechanics, these tutorials will guide you every step of the way. Pick a tutorial below that matches your current goal, and let’s build something amazing together!Start with Entities
Learn the core building blocks of Gameball
Submit Your First Order
Integrate order tracking and reward customers for purchases
Track Customer Events
Monitor customer actions and trigger personalized rewards
Enable Points Redemption
Let customers use their loyalty points at checkout
Have feedback on these tutorials? Notice something unclear or missing? We’re constantly improving this documentation. Reach out through your account manager or support channel.