Microtransactions In Charity Golf Tournaments – Not Just For Video Games

Video game players may know that a microtransaction is something that can be purchased as an ‘add-on’ in the game. For example, you might be able to purchase a special shirt for your character or a new song to hear in the background. Now, these microtransactions are being brought to charity golf tournaments. Revolutionizing the way charity golf is played may just help charities raise money in this tough economy.

So, how does it even work? It makes sense that if you want to buy a different guitar for your character in Rock Band you can do that. But, real life microtransactions? One charity golf tournament hosted by Electronic Arts allowed contestants to purchase beach balls to throw. Or, they could pay extra money and throw their opponent’s ball into the water. Other microtransactions might consist of a variety of creative things that allow you to get the one up in the game. It added a much needed spin to the game and drew some attention to the charity.

Charity golf tournaments can be a huge money maker for charities. With a lot of planning and organization and the right celebrities there may be a huge crowd in attendance. By adding a little spin to the game it is giving the crowd, not only another reason to pay and attend the event, but giving those playing the game the ability to get a little bit more creative. Further, it will help the charity raise some extra cash. Even if it is only enough to cover some of the costs of hosting the golf tournament, it will allow the charity to put more money to its true purpose.

Who would think that video game concepts would make their way into mainstream society so easily? What will be next? Can we see microtransactions becoming a part of our society in other ways? Imagine having the option to purchase things like this at work. Maybe you would be allowed to purchase some flair for your desk to show your team spirit. Maybe the more microtransactions you purchase the happier your boss would be – how much flair do you have? Wait, that might be the movie Office Space and not real life.

Okay, well maybe it won’t get that far. However, ideas such as these can add a new dimension to otherwise routine events. After all, if video game ideas are finding their way into mainstream society the sky must be the limit. From school fundraisers to the office environment, we might find a use for microtransactions in daily life. It is going to take the unique and creative to get people spending during this touch economy, especially if the expenditures aren’t directly affecting them and their necessities.

We need charities and they need our money. However, in order to convince an increasingly money conscientious society that they should spend a lot of money at a charity golf tournament, something will need to change. In this type of economy the unique and creative ways to fundraise are going to make all the difference. With some ingenuity and some creative thinking golf tournaments can still make the enormous amounts of money they have made in the past. The money is out there just waiting to be spent. Make sure you do what it takes to tap into it.

About the Author: Rebecca Beckett is a freelance writer for Innuity If you would like more information about charity golf tournaments. or charity golf go to ProFund Golf

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