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From Gaming to Gaining: ShopBack Hong Kong Redefines "Shoppertainment" with over HK$5M Milestone and Immersive Easter Egg Hunt

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 2 April 2026 - ShopBack, the leading shopping and Cashback platform in Asia-Pacific, is pleased to announce that ShopBack Play is rapidly breaking the barriers between online shopping and gaming, making earning rewards effortless and fun for everyone.By seamlessly bridging mobile games with cash prizes, ShopBack has evolved from a simple shopping tool into a high-engagement "Play-to-Earn" ecosystem.

To date, the platform has already given back over HK$5 million in Cashback to users through its gamified features.

As the city welcomes the festive break, ShopBack is set to catalyze this momentum with the launch of its 2026 Easter Egg Hunt. From April 3 to April 7, the campaign will welcome Gen Z and Millennial cohorts to download the official ShopBack App and discover a world of surprises — where every discovery is a chance to win, turning leisure into leverage and proving that in the modern retail landscape, entertainment is the "new currency".

ShopBack launches the 2026 Easter Egg Hunt from April 3 to April 7, start hunting for capital—where gaming meets gaining.
ShopBack launches the 2026 Easter Egg Hunt from April 3 to April 7, start hunting for capital—where gaming meets gaining.

The Quantifiable Rise of Gamified Earning

The shift from shopping to active "gaining" is backed by record-breaking engagement metrics within the ShopBack app: Over 1,200 curated game titles have been integrated and downloaded on ShopBack Play. Building on a track record of over HK$5 million in rewards already delivered to our community, the platform has cultivated a new class of "Super Earners." The top-performing user has successfully extracted over HK$30,000 in Cashback rewards simply by mastering game milestones—positioning ShopBack Play as a sophisticated Cashback tool for avid gamers.

2026 Easter Egg Hunt: A Multi-Dimensional Reward Matrix

While traditional holiday campaigns focus on consumption, ShopBack's Easter Egg Hunt focuses on Community and Catch-up. The 5-day campaign (April 3-7) introduces two flagship challenges designed to maximize player "yield":

  1. "Easter Egg Everyday" – The Blind Box Thrill: During dedicated daily Happy Hours, users who reach specific milestones in the app's "Red Zone" will unlock surprise loot "Easter egg" boxes. These eggs contain instant Cashback rewards of up to HK$100, adding an element of high-stakes discovery to the daily routine.
  2. "United to Unlock" – The Power of Solidarity: In a bold move toward social gamification, ShopBack introduces a collaborative community challenge. If collective participation reaches the 40,000 opt-in benchmark, a massive HK$20,000 prize pool will be unlocked, and every participant stands a chance to win.
A New Paradigm: Beyond the Transaction

"We are witnessing a transformation in retail, where shopping goes beyond a simple task or pastime. ShopBack Play redefines the experience as an engaging 'treasure hunt', enabling users to enjoy shopping while earning real rewards effortlessly," says Mr. Arthur Wan, General Manager of East Asia Cluster at ShopBack. "With ShopBack Play, we have evolved past a simple Cashback upgrade into the next level of 'Play-to-Earn'. This Easter, we aren't just offering discounts; we are presenting an immersive hunt where the stakes are real, and the rewards are tangible. We are moving Hong Kong from Gaming to Gaining."

This Easter, swap the chocolates for real rewards. Dive into ShopBack Play to earn real cash—making the holiday not just a treat, but a "treasure-filled" retreat.

Hashtag: #ShopBack

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About ShopBack

Founded in 2014 in Singapore, ShopBack Group is the leading shopping, Cashback, and payments ecosystem in the Asia-Pacific, serving over 60 million users across 13 vibrant markets. Driven by a mission to make every shopping journey rewarding, the platform seamlessly integrates commerce with entertainment, pioneering the "Play-to-Earn" movement through its innovative ShopBack Play feature. Beyond consumer empowerment, ShopBack serves as a strategic growth engine for thousands of merchants and brands, providing sophisticated, performance-based marketing solutions that drive measurable outreach and high-intent engagement. With the expansion into ShopBack Pay, the Group continues to redefine the future of retail finance, offering a frictionless payment infrastructure that bridges the gap between digital rewards and real-world spending.

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