Free Round Bonuses

Free Round Bonuses

Info

Free Round Bonuses (FRBs) are promotional tools that allow casino operators to offer free spins to players. This section covers the complete lifecycle of Free Round Bonuses within the Tech Fusion platform.

Overview

Free Round Bonuses are a powerful marketing tool that allow casinos to:

  • Attract new players with risk-free gameplay offers
  • Re-engage existing players with promotional incentives
  • Reward loyal players with bonus gameplay
  • Promote specific games or game providers

The Tech Fusion API provides a comprehensive set of endpoints to manage the entire Free Round Bonus lifecycle, from template creation to player redemption and reporting.

FRB Lifecycle

graph TD A[Create FRB Template] -->|Define bonus parameters| B[Configure Template] B -->|Set game, wager, max win| C[Ready for Assignment] C -->|Assign to players| D[Grant FRB to Players] D -->|Bonus activation| E[Player Uses Bonus] E -->|Track usage| F[Monitor Status] F -->|Optional| G[Cancel Unused FRB] style A fill:#e6f7ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px style B fill:#f0f0f0,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px style C fill:#f0f0f0,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px style D fill:#e6f7ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px style E fill:#f0f0f0,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px style F fill:#e6f7ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px style G fill:#ffe6e6,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px

Free Round Bonus Process Flow

The following sequence diagram illustrates how Free Round Bonuses are processed through the Tech Fusion platform:

sequenceDiagram participant Casino as Casino Operator participant Tech Fusion as Tech Fusion Platform participant Game as Game Provider participant Player Casino->>Tech Fusion: Create FRB Template Tech Fusion->>Casino: Template ID Response Casino->>Tech Fusion: Grant FRB to Player Tech Fusion->>Casino: FRB Assignment Confirmation Player->>Casino: Login & Launch Game Tech Fusion->>Game: Initialize Game with FRB Parameters Game->>Player: Display Game with Free Spins Available rect rgb(240, 240, 240) Note over Player,Casino: Free Spin Usage Player->>Game: Use Free Spin Game->>Tech Fusion: Wager Request (amount=0) Tech Fusion->>Casino: Forward Wager Request Casino->>Tech Fusion: Wager Response Tech Fusion->>Game: Forward Response Game->>Player: Display Spin Outcome Game->>Tech Fusion: Result Request (win amount) Tech Fusion->>Casino: Forward Result Request Casino->>Tech Fusion: Result Response Tech Fusion->>Game: Forward Response Game->>Player: Display Win & Updated Balance end Casino->>Tech Fusion: Get FRB Status Request Tech Fusion->>Casino: FRB Status Response alt Unused FRB Expiration Casino->>Tech Fusion: Cancel FRB Request Tech Fusion->>Casino: Cancel FRB Confirmation end

Key FRB Components

FRB Template

A template defines the parameters of a Free Round Bonus offer, including:

  • Eligible games
  • Number of free spins
  • Bet amount for each spin
  • Maximum win amount
  • Validity period

FRB Grant

The process of assigning a template-based bonus to a specific player or group of players.

FRB Status

Tracking mechanism for monitoring the usage and status of bonuses granted to players.

FRB Cancellation

Method for revoking unused bonuses when needed (e.g., expired offers).

Available FRB Operations

The Tech Fusion API provides the following endpoints for managing Free Round Bonuses:

Operation Description Endpoint
Create FRB Template Define bonus parameters /frb/create/{version}/template
Grant FRB to Players Assign bonus to players /frb/grant/{version}/players
Get FRB Status Check bonus usage status /frb/{version}/bonus?operator_id=XXXXX&template_id=XXXXX&player_id=XXXXX
FRB Metadata Retrieve bonus information /frb/games/{version}/metadata
Cancel FRB Revoke unused bonuses /frb/{version}/bonus?operator_id=XXXXX&template_id=XXXXX&player_id=XXXXX

Implementation Guidelines

When implementing Free Round Bonuses, follow these best practices:

  1. Template Management

    • Create templates with clear identification and purpose
    • Set appropriate limits on maximum wins
    • Define reasonable validity periods

  2. Player Assignment

    • Target specific player segments for maximum effectiveness
    • Provide clear terms and conditions
    • Implement proper validation before granting

  3. Monitoring and Reporting

    • Regularly check bonus usage status
    • Analyze performance of different bonus offers
    • Maintain audit trails for all bonus activities

  4. Error Handling

    • Implement comprehensive error handling for all FRB operations
    • Handle edge cases like attempting to use expired bonuses
Warning

Free Round Bonuses must comply with relevant gambling regulations in your jurisdiction. Ensure your implementation meets all regulatory requirements regarding bonus offers and promotions.

Next Steps

Explore the specific FRB operations in the following sections to implement a complete Free Round Bonus system for your casino.