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Hood's Sarsaparilla Book of Parlor Games

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The pattern

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Define

The free thing is kept because it works (a calendar, a tool, a template) and the brand rides along.

Mechanism

Usefulness as media. Frequency of use is frequency of exposure. Distinct from a keepable card: here the object has a job.

Verdict

We can give something people will actually use next week.

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Why it works

Parlor games were highly sought after for social entertainment. Providing them for free ensures the booklet is saved, shared, and associated with positive social experiences, all while delivering the brand message.

Steal this when

You want to integrate your brand into the social and leisure activities of your target audience by providing a useful entertainment guide.

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