Screensaver Schedules for Gaming Clubs
Screensaver Schedules for Gaming Clubs
Section titled “Screensaver Schedules for Gaming Clubs”Schedules in IZI are rules that automatically switch screensaver widgets on idle PCs based on the time of day and day of the week. Instead of one static image running around the clock, you get a live display: a daytime-tariff reminder in the morning, a top-up bonus promotion during evening peak, a tournament announcement on weekends. Configure once under Club → Equipment → Screensavers → Schedules; the system handles the rest without staff involvement.
The business logic is straightforward: an idle PC is not just an empty seat — it is a screen a potential customer is already looking at. Relevant content at the right moment shortens the time to purchase.
How Schedules Work
Section titled “How Schedules Work”Every schedule is a combination of three parameters:
- Time slot — the start and end time the rule is active (for example, 10:00–14:00)
- Days of the week — which days the slot applies (weekdays, weekends, or any custom combination)
- Widget — what to display during that window
When the scheduled time arrives, IZI automatically updates the content on all idle PCs linked to that schedule. When the slot ends, screens move to the next active schedule or fall back to the club’s default widget.
Creating a Schedule: Step by Step
Section titled “Creating a Schedule: Step by Step”1. Open the Schedules section
Section titled “1. Open the Schedules section”Go to Club → Equipment → Screensavers → Schedules. All existing schedules are listed here. Click Add schedule to create a new one.
2. Define the time slot
Section titled “2. Define the time slot”Enter a start and end time. Slots may overlap — in that case the schedule with the higher priority wins (see step 5).
A useful starting point for segmenting the day:
| Period | Time window | Typical content |
|---|---|---|
| Early morning | 08:00–12:00 | Daytime tariff, happy-hour promotion |
| Quiet afternoon | 12:00–17:00 | Multipass promo, refer-a-friend offer |
| Evening peak | 17:00–22:00 | Top-up bonus, tournament announcement |
| Late night | 22:00–02:00 | Night tariff, overnight pass |
These are illustrative breakpoints — adjust to your actual traffic patterns.
3. Select days of the week
Section titled “3. Select days of the week”Use checkboxes to choose:
- All days
- Weekdays only (Mon–Fri)
- Weekends only (Sat–Sun)
- Any custom combination
If Friday evenings drive significantly more foot traffic than other weekdays, a dedicated slot — for example Fri 18:00–23:00 — with a promotional widget lets you capitalise on that spike without changing the rest of the week.
4. Assign a widget
Section titled “4. Assign a widget”Pick from the list of existing widgets. One widget can be reused across multiple schedules. If the widget you need does not exist yet, create it first under Widgets, then return here to assign it.
5. Set the priority
Section titled “5. Set the priority”Enter a numeric priority. Lower numbers mean higher priority: a schedule with priority 1 overrides one with priority 2 during the same time window. Assign explicit priorities whenever slots overlap — relying on creation order as a tiebreaker leads to unpredictable results.
6. Save and activate
Section titled “6. Save and activate”Click Save. The active toggle is on by default. The schedule takes effect the next time its time slot begins.
Managing Multiple Schedules
Section titled “Managing Multiple Schedules”A typical club needs 4–6 schedules to cover the full day. The schedule list shows:
- Schedule name
- Time slot and active days
- Assigned widget
- Current status (active / disabled)
- Priority
Schedules can be disabled at any time without deletion. This is especially useful for seasonal campaigns: configure a holiday promotion, run it through the season, disable it afterward, and re-enable it next year with a single toggle.
Zone-Based Schedules
Section titled “Zone-Based Schedules”If your club has configured hall zones (VIP, Standard, Tournament), you can scope a schedule to a specific zone. Idle PCs in the VIP area will then show one banner while PCs in the standard area show another. This matters when VIP seats are promoted at a premium price point or when the tournament zone is running its own campaign.
What Happens When No Schedule Is Active
Section titled “What Happens When No Schedule Is Active”If the current time falls outside every active slot, idle PCs display the default widget set in the club’s screensaver settings. This prevents a blank screen and ensures some content is always visible.
How Schedules Affect Revenue
Section titled “How Schedules Affect Revenue”Schedules do not sell on their own — they increase the visibility of the right offer at the right moment. A few principles that work in practice:
Match content to hall utilisation. Check your hall utilisation data to identify which hours are consistently under-filled. Place widgets with discounted daytime offers or “before 17:00” promotions precisely during those windows. This is a direct lever for load balancing across the day.
Top-up bonus during evening peak. Evening visitors are often players whose balance is running low. A widget offering a top-up bonus during the 17:00–22:00 window reaches them at the moment a purchase decision is most likely. A practical threshold: set the minimum top-up amount for the bonus at 1.5–2× your club’s average top-up transaction value.
Tournament announcements. Start showing an announcement widget 3–5 days before a tournament via the evening schedule. A player watching the idle screen while waiting for a PC sees the event and is more likely to register than they would be from a random banner.
Night tariff visibility. If your club operates overnight, a 23:00–06:00 schedule with a night-pass widget makes that offer visible exactly when guests who are already staying late will see it.
Common Mistakes
Section titled “Common Mistakes”| Mistake | Why it matters | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| One widget covering all 24 hours | Content is irrelevant for most of the day | Split into 3–4 time slots with purpose-matched widgets |
| Overlapping slots with equal priority | Unpredictable display order | Set explicit different priorities on every overlapping slot |
| Not reviewing schedules after timezone change | Slots shift when clocks change | Audit the schedule list after any daylight-saving transition |
| Leaving a seasonal promotion enabled past its end date | Outdated content on screens | Set a calendar reminder when creating any time-limited schedule |
Related Pages
Section titled “Related Pages”Frequently asked questions
What is a screensaver schedule in IZI?
A schedule is a set of rules that tells IZI which widget or banner to display on idle PCs at a given time. You define day-of-week and time slots; the system switches content automatically with no admin action required.
Why configure screensaver schedules separately from widgets?
Without schedules every widget runs around the clock identically. With schedules you can show a top-up bonus promotion during peak evening hours, a daytime-rate reminder in quiet mornings, and a tournament banner on weekends — increasing the conversion rate of every impression.
Can different widgets run on different days of the week?
Yes. Schedules support flexible day selection: weekdays separate from weekends, or each day individually. For club networks you can define a shared schedule at the organisation level.
What happens when two schedules overlap in time?
Priority wins: the slot with a higher priority value overrides the others. If priorities are equal, the most recently created schedule takes effect. We recommend setting explicit priorities to avoid surprises.
Do schedules apply to all PCs or only idle ones?
Screensavers and widgets run only on idle PCs — those with no active session. When a player starts a session, the screen passes to the client application.
Can I pause a schedule without deleting it?
Yes. Every schedule has an active toggle. Disable it and the rule is paused but all settings are preserved. Re-enable it and everything resumes exactly as configured.
How does IZI decide which widget to show when multiple schedules are active?
IZI checks all active schedules, finds those whose time slot matches the current moment, and picks the one with the highest priority. If slots do not overlap each schedule runs in its own window.
How are schedules and widgets related?
A widget defines the content (banner, promotion, QR code). A schedule defines when and where to show it. One widget can be assigned to multiple schedules, and one schedule can cycle through multiple widgets in rotation.
Do schedules affect hall utilisation?
Indirectly — yes. The right content at the right time nudges waiting guests toward buying a tariff and returning players toward topping up their balance. Clubs that A/B-test different widgets across time slots find combinations that raise average spend.
Does IZI support per-zone schedules?
Yes. A schedule can be scoped to a specific hall zone (VIP, Standard, Tournament) so that idle PCs in each zone show content tailored to that audience.