About Checkmate

Checkmate turns supporting local businesses into a game worth playing. Check into independent coffee shops, breweries, record stores, bookstores, and tattoo studios to earn XP, unlock city badges, and collect limited-edition digital collectibles — each with a matching physical enamel pin.

Our belief is simple: people don't want another coupon app, they want to be part of something. So instead of discounts, we built status. Collect experiences, complete monthly quests, climb the city leaderboard, and become a local legend — while filling the shops you love with regulars.