> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.gameball.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How Do I Set Which Orders Are Eligible for Points Earning?

> Learn how to use order attributes and conditions to control which orders qualify for loyalty points in Gameball.

Gameball lets you define exactly which orders qualify for points earning. Rather than rewarding all orders equally, you can build rules based on any order attribute — such as price, payment method, product category, or custom metadata.

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## How to Configure Eligible Orders

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Earn Points">
    Go to **Programs > Earn Points** in your Gameball dashboard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Settings">
    Click **Settings**, then find the **Earn Points Applies On** section.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a Rule">
    Click **Add Rule** and choose the order attribute you want to filter by (e.g., `total_price`, `payment_method`, `product_category`).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose an Operator and Value">
    Select the appropriate operator and enter your target value (e.g., `total_price` **greater than** `50`).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **Save** to apply the rule.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Extra Attributes

Beyond standard fields like product names and SKUs, you can use custom order data for more advanced targeting:

* Payment methods (e.g., reward only credit card orders)
* Regional zones or store locations
* Subscription tier or membership level
* Product classifications or custom tags

These can be passed via the Order API inside the order metadata.

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## Understanding the Path Field

For **nested attributes**, use **dot notation** to navigate to the value you need.

**Example:** To target a specific card type within a payment method:

```
payment_methods.credit_card.card_type
```

For **line-item attributes**, the path starts directly from the extra field without additional nesting.

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## Available Operators

| Operator                     | Description                                |
| ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| **Equals**                   | Exact match                                |
| **Not Equals**               | Excludes exact match                       |
| **Contains**                 | Value includes the specified string        |
| **Does Not Contain**         | Value excludes the specified string        |
| **Starts With**              | Value begins with the specified string     |
| **Ends With**                | Value ends with the specified string       |
| **Is Empty**                 | Field has no value                         |
| **Is Not Empty**             | Field has a value                          |
| **Greater Than**             | Numeric value above threshold              |
| **Greater Than or Equal To** | Numeric value at or above threshold        |
| **Less Than**                | Numeric value below threshold              |
| **Less Than or Equal To**    | Numeric value at or below threshold        |
| **Exists**                   | Field is present in the order data         |
| **Does Not Exist**           | Field is absent from the order data        |
| **Between**                  | Numeric value falls within a defined range |

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## Combining Multiple Conditions

You can combine multiple attribute rules using **AND** or **OR** logic:

* **AND**: All conditions must be true for the order to qualify.
* **OR**: Any one condition being true makes the order eligible.

**Example:** Reward only orders where `total_price > 50` **AND** `payment_method = credit_card`.

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## Rewarding All Orders Except Certain Ones

To reward all orders except those matching specific conditions, choose the **"All except some attributes"** option. This inverts your rule — all orders qualify unless they match the defined exclusion criteria.

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## Common Examples

| Goal                                | Rule                                                          |
| ----------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Reward orders above a minimum value | `total_price` **greater than** `50`                           |
| Reward only online orders, not POS  | `channel_type` **equals** `online`                            |
| Exclude a specific collection       | Use exclusion mode, `collection_id` **equals** `[collection]` |
| Reward a specific payment method    | `payment_method` **equals** `paypal`                          |
| Target a product category           | `product_category` **equals** `electronics`                   |

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