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Black Friday Scavenger Hunt Template

Create an interactive and engaging campaign with a Black Friday Scavenger Hunt.

Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is one of the busiest shopping days of the year. A scavenger hunt gives shoppers a reason to explore your store and your deals before they spend, and rewards the ones who look closest.

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Hide several Secret Code Actions across your product pages or blog posts. To find each code, shoppers have to look at the products and deals you want them to see.

What This Template Does

  • Awards entries with Secret Code Actions hidden across your site, app or social media
  • Sends shoppers to your Black Friday deals while they hunt for each code
  • Lets you lock each clue behind the one before it for a multi-step hunt
  • Ties a giveaway directly to your Black Friday sale

Benefits of This Template

  • Gives shoppers a reason to choose your store during the busiest shopping weekend of the year
  • Puts your featured products and deals in front of every player
  • Brings shoppers back across Black Friday and Cyber Monday as new codes drop
  • Lets you award prizes such as gift cards, product bundles or exclusive discounts

Who Should Use It

  • Online retailers planning their Black Friday campaign
  • E-commerce brands that want their Black Friday sale to stand out
  • Businesses running Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions back to back
  • Marketers who want more attention across the Thanksgiving weekend and into the holiday season

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Should I Give Away For A Back to School Promotion?

Backpacks, stationery, tech accessories and gift cards work well, and so do prizes aimed at parents and teachers.

When Should I Launch A Back to School Giveaway?

Launch your back to school giveaway before peak shopping starts to capture attention while purchase decisions are still open. Expand this FAQ to see ideal launch windows by country and how to plan your campaign timing.

Can I Promote A Back to School Sale With A Giveaway?

Yes. Pairing a giveaway with a back-to-school sale increases traffic while capturing conversions. Expand this FAQ to see how giveaways and discounts work together.

How Do I Promote My Back to School Giveaway?

Start by sharing your campaign link from the Promote tab, then distribute it across social, email, and school-focused communities. Expand this FAQ to see where back-to-school giveaways perform best.

What Types Of Users Can I Target With A School Giveaway?

Tailor your school giveaway to parents, students, or teachers depending on your product and audience. Click to learn how to segment your campaign for better engagement.


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How to Set Up Your Black Friday Scavenger Hunt

  1. Define Your Prize
    Pick a prize shoppers want, such as gift cards, store credit or an exclusive Black Friday bundle
    ➡ See our prize ideas for inspiration

  2. Set Up a Secret Code for Each Clue
    Open How to Enter, add a Secret Code action for every clue, and use the Instructions to tell shoppers where to look
    ➡ Configure Secret Code Actions

  3. Choose Single or Multiple Codes
    Use one Single Code per clue, such as BLACKFRIDAY, or upload Multiple Codes that each work once

  4. Set Messages and Test Every Code
    Write custom messages for an incorrect code or one already used, then type each code into the widget preview to check it is accepted

  5. Hide Your Codes Where Shoppers Look
    Place codes on your product pages, landing pages and Black Friday listings, and always link back to your hunt

  6. Grow Your List and Reach
    Capture leads with Subscribe Actions for remarketing across Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and add Viral Share Actions so entrants can invite friends

  7. Announce Your Hunt Before the Sale
    Launch two to three weeks before Black Friday, tell people there is a code to find, and post a reminder before the hunt ends

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Black Friday Scavenger Hunt Template

Create an interactive and engaging campaign with a Black Friday Scavenger Hunt.

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