The "Instantly Bookable" option can be used when creating an Adventure on StartPlaying. It allows players to join a game right away while skipping the GM approval process, and data shows that it leads to a higher player conversion rate.
What is Instant Book on StartPlaying?
When "Instantly Bookable" is enabled, players are automatically accepted into a game as soon as they sign up and enter their payment information. Without Instant Book, players must wait for the GM to manually approve their sign-up.
What are the pros and cons of using Instant Book?
Pros of Using Instant Book: It boosts player sign-up rates by approximately 20% because players can join games instantly without an approval process.
Cons of Using Instant Book: GMs lose the ability to do player vetting before a player joins, which may affect safety and group compatibility.
How do I enable Instant Book for a new Adventure?
Go to your Listings page.
Click “Add Adventure.”
Check the box next to “Instantly Bookable?”
Click “Save.”
✅ You're good to go!
How do I enable or disable Instant Book for an existing Adventure?
Go to your Listings page
Click the name of your Adventure or the 3 dots next to it, then click “Edit.”
Go to “Details.”
Check or uncheck the box next to “Instantly Bookable?”
Click “Save Changes.”
✅ You're good to go!
