Good to know
If you run it in France
In French law, a game where chance picks the winner is a lottery, even when it is called a contest. Four points to check before you launch yours; elsewhere, check the rules that apply locally.
A promotional lottery is allowed
A business may run a prize draw to promote itself, as long as the operation is not unfair to consumers.
Playing stays free
A game of chance that requires a stake is banned. According to the French consumer authority (DGCCRF), a game can be reserved for customers if the purchase pays for the meal, not for access to the game. Prize sells no plays: the link opens the game to anyone who has it.
Rules within reach
The first screen of the game opens your rules (up to 2,000 characters). It is safer to spell out who runs the game, its dates, the rewards and how many there are, how they are drawn and how to collect them.
No reward for a review
Google forbids offering a discount, a free item or a payment in exchange for a review. In Prize, the link to your Google listing only appears once the coupon is issued, and the reward never depends on a review. Keep the same rule on your posters and in the dining room.
These points summarise texts read on 21 October 2026. They are not legal advice, especially if your rewards are worth a lot.