Build something amazing
Everything you need to launch, grow, and scale your business.
A new kind of loyalty
Collect experiences, not coupons.
Checkmate is brand new, so here's exactly what we promise you and the shops on the map — in plain language.
Real local businesses only
No chains, no gimmicks. Every check-in point on the map is an independent shop worth walking into.
Collectibles you actually own
Unlock a digital badge and you can order the matching enamel pin. What you earn is yours to keep.
Built to fill their tables
Every quest sends foot traffic to the businesses on it. If they don't get value, we've failed.
How it works
Pokémon GO meets Letterboxd, for your city.
Check in. Earn XP. Own the map.
Walk into a participating coffee shop, brewery, record store, or tattoo studio. Tap to check in, bank your XP, and watch your name climb the city leaderboard. Every visit turns a errand into a streak worth bragging about.
Limited digital collectibles
Rare drops for finishing a quest — and every one has a matching enamel pin you can order.
Monthly city-wide quests
"Every vintage bookstore in town." New challenges drop each month — and finishing them is pure FOMO fuel.
6 cities
on the roadmap, starting with Portland
100+
collectibles and pins in the first season
1 goal
keep independent shops full of regulars
Pricing
Free for legends. Fair for founders.
Explorers ride free. Businesses join a map that actually drives repeat visits.
Explorer
For anyone who loves their city
$0/month
- Unlimited check-ins
- Earn XP & city badges
- Live leaderboards
- Collect free digital drops
Legends+
For the serious collector
$7/month
- Everything in Explorer
- Exclusive monthly quests
- Secret menu unlocks
- Early access to pin drops
- VIP experience invites
Business
For local shops & venues
$99/month
- Your spot on the city map
- Custom badge & enamel pin
- Feature in monthly quests
- Repeat-visit analytics
- Merch revenue share
- Scales up to $299 for chains
Questions from future legends
Everything you need before your first check-in.
Portland's map is open. Claim your spot.
Start checking in, earn your first badge, and become a local legend — one independent shop at a time.