Zone-Based Pricing in IZI: VIP, Pro, Standard
Zone pricing in IZI lets one tariff have a different cost depending on which PC the player is sitting at. The client sees one tariff at the register, but a VIP seat costs more than a Standard one. To set up: open the tariff card → enable “Zone pricing” → enter the price for each zone → save. The system applies the correct price automatically based on the actual seat.
Why zone pricing matters
Section titled “Why zone pricing matters”Without zone pricing, you have two options: a flat rate (VIP and Standard cost the same — the club loses revenue on its best seats), or separate tariffs for each zone (3 tariffs instead of 1 at the register — cashiers get confused, reports get complicated).
Zone pricing in IZI solves this elegantly: one tariff at the register, the correct price per seat.
When zone pricing delivers direct value:
- Club with a VIP zone (top PCs, headphones, premium chairs) — clients are willing to pay for quality
- Club with a Pro zone (240+ Hz monitors, mechanical keyboards) — a separate segment of “serious” players
- Club with a panoramic zone or private booths — privacy commands a premium
How zone structure works in IZI
Section titled “How zone structure works in IZI”Zones are created during club setup in the Hall Zones section. Each PC is assigned to a zone. IZI’s standard zones are Standard, Pro, VIP — but you define the names and number of zones.
How it works:
- Administrator creates zones in club settings
- Each PC is assigned to a zone
- In the tariff, “Zone pricing” is enabled with a price for each zone
- When a session starts — the system sees which zone the PC is in and applies the zone price
Step 1. Verify zones are created
Section titled “Step 1. Verify zones are created”Before configuring zone prices in a tariff — confirm zones already exist: Club Settings → Zones.
If no zones exist — first set up the hall structure. Without zones, the “Zone pricing” field in the tariff will be empty or unavailable.
Step 2. Open the tariff card
Section titled “Step 2. Open the tariff card”CRM menu → the relevant club → “Tariffs” → click the relevant tariff.
If creating a new one — first fill in the base fields (name, expiration condition, refund policy), then move to pricing.
Step 3. Enable “Zone pricing”
Section titled “Step 3. Enable “Zone pricing””In the price block, find the “Zone pricing” toggle and enable it.
Fields for each zone you created in club settings will appear.
Step 4. Enter the price for each zone
Section titled “Step 4. Enter the price for each zone”Fill in the price for each zone. A few practical patterns:
Pattern 1: Progressive grid
| Zone | Multiplier vs. Standard |
|---|---|
| Standard | 1.0× |
| Pro | 1.3–1.5× |
| VIP | 1.7–2.2× |
This is the most common pattern. The price gap should be noticeable — clients choosing VIP must perceive the difference as justified.
Pattern 2: Fixed surcharge
Standard = base price. Pro = base + fixed surcharge. VIP = base + larger surcharge.
Useful with a simple zone structure and no complex economics.
Pattern 3: VIP for packages only
For hourly — flat price (no zone pricing). For multipass — zone prices. This simplifies the register for quick purchases while preserving differentiation for regular clients.
Specific figures — substitute your hourly tariff as the base. The formula works for any currency and market.
Step 5. Save and verify
Section titled “Step 5. Save and verify”Click “Save.”
Checklist:
- Open the register → find the tariff → verify: when selecting a PC from the Standard zone, the Standard price is shown
- Same for Pro and VIP zones
- Test sale: sell the tariff for a VIP PC → confirm VIP price appears in the order
- Check the shift report — zone differences are reflected correctly in revenue
Specifics for different tariff types
Section titled “Specifics for different tariff types”Hourly tariffs: zone pricing works out of the box. One “Day 2h” tariff — three prices depending on zone.
Multipass: zone pricing is especially important. A client buying a package for the VIP zone pays more — logically, since they’ll occupy a more expensive seat on every visit.
Night unlimited: zone prices are needed if the VIP zone is open at night. If the night shift only operates Standard PCs — zone prices for the night tariff can be skipped.
Group tariffs: if a group event is held in the VIP zone — set the appropriate price. If the zone doesn’t matter for the event — use a flat price.
Common mistakes
Section titled “Common mistakes”Too small a gap between zones. If Standard = 100 and VIP = 105 — the client sees no reason to choose VIP. The gap must be psychologically meaningful.
Forgetting to update zone prices when upgrading equipment. You put top-tier PCs in VIP — update the prices. Otherwise you have de facto Standard equipment at VIP prices.
Zones exist but zone pricing is not enabled in the tariff. The tariff applies a flat price regardless of zone. Check: is the “Zone pricing” toggle enabled or not.
See Also
Section titled “See Also”Frequently asked questions
Do I need a separate tariff for each zone?
No. One tariff supports different prices by zone via the 'Zone pricing' setting in the usage policy. Standard, Pro, and VIP each get different amounts within a single tariff. This simplifies management and reporting.
How is a zone determined at the time of purchase?
By the device the client sits at. Each device is assigned to a zone during hall setup. When the operator starts a session, the system automatically applies the zone price for that device.
Can a zone be set for multipass only, not for hourly tariffs?
Yes. The permission to use a tariff in a specific zone is set in the tariff card. You can enable 'Zone pricing' for multipass only and not for hourly — hourly tariffs will have a flat price, multipass will be zone-based.
What if the club has only one zone?
Zone pricing is not required. A single price in the 'Tariff price' field is sufficient. Zone prices become useful when there is a real hall with quality-differentiated segments.
How often are zone prices changed?
Zone prices are a stable structure, usually not changed more than once per season. Unlike promotional schedules that switch daily. Change them when equipment in a zone is upgraded or when overall club pricing policy changes.
Can a VIP zone be priced lower than Standard?
Technically — yes, IZI has no restrictions on price ordering. Practically — this is illogical from a business perspective. Zone pricing should reflect perceived value: VIP ≥ Pro ≥ Standard.