Email Marketing Community Guessing Game Engagement Resource Pack

Struggling to keep your email marketing community buzzing with excitement? Guessing Game posts are a playful way to spark interaction and make everyone feel included. Use these lighthearted templates to turn casual members into active participants.

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Why This Works

Guessing Game posts tap into natural curiosity and the pleasure of prediction. When members are invited to solve a fun mystery or speculate about an outcome, they are far more likely to comment, read others' responses, and return to see if they guessed correctly. This injects an element of play into your community, lowering the barrier to participation and making even less active members want to chime in.

For email marketing professionals and enthusiasts, these games can also serve as quick learning moments. By guessing at industry trends, campaign results, or fun facts, members reinforce their knowledge and stay engaged with the topic. The low-pressure, interactive format makes participation feel rewarding and enjoyable, rather than intimidating or time-consuming.

41 Ready-to-Use Templates

1

Guess how many emails the average person receives daily in 2024.

💡 Example: "Guess how many emails the average person receives daily in 2024. Drop your answer below!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #statistics #trivia
2

Which day of the week do you think has the highest email open rates?

💡 Example: "Which day of the week do you think has the highest email open rates? Take a guess!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #timing #industry
3

Can you guess what percentage of emails are opened on mobile devices?

💡 Example: "Can you guess what percentage of emails are opened on mobile devices? Comment your answer!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #mobile #statistics
4

Which subject line won in our recent A/B test: 'Act Now' or 'Limited Time Offer'?

💡 Example: "Which subject line won in our recent A/B test: 'Act Now' or 'Limited Time Offer'? Cast your vote!"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #A/B test #subject line
5

True or false: Emojis in subject lines increase open rates.

💡 Example: "True or false: Emojis in subject lines increase open rates. What do you think?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #myth #subject line
6

Guess the most common reason emails land in spam folders.

💡 Example: "Guess the most common reason emails land in spam folders. Share your thoughts!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #spam #deliverability
7

Which CTA got more clicks: 'Learn More' or 'Shop Now'?

💡 Example: "Which CTA got more clicks: 'Learn More' or 'Shop Now'? Guess below!"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #call to action #A/B test
8

How many words do you think is ideal for an email subject line?

💡 Example: "How many words do you think is ideal for an email subject line? Comment your guess!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #subject line #best practice
9

Guess the average email open rate for the marketing industry.

💡 Example: "Guess the average email open rate for the marketing industry. Post your answer!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #open rate #statistics
10

Which of these is the top reason people unsubscribe: frequency, relevance, or design?

💡 Example: "Which of these is the top reason people unsubscribe: frequency, relevance, or design? Take a guess!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #unsubscribe #reasons
11

How many seconds does the average user spend reading an email?

💡 Example: "How many seconds does the average user spend reading an email? Guess now!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #reading time #statistics
12

Which holiday has the highest promotional email volume: Black Friday or Cyber Monday?

💡 Example: "Which holiday has the highest promotional email volume: Black Friday or Cyber Monday? Post your guess!"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #holidays #volume
13

Guess which country has the highest email open rates.

💡 Example: "Guess which country has the highest email open rates. Share your answer!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #geography #open rates
14

Can you guess the most popular email marketing platform in 2024?

💡 Example: "Can you guess the most popular email marketing platform in 2024? Comment below!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #platforms #trivia
15

Which email element is tested most often: subject line, images, or CTA?

💡 Example: "Which email element is tested most often: subject line, images, or CTA? Guess now!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #testing #elements
16

True or false: Personalization always increases open rates.

💡 Example: "True or false: Personalization always increases open rates. What do you think?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #personalization #myth
17

Guess how many emails are sent every second worldwide.

💡 Example: "Guess how many emails are sent every second worldwide. Take a shot!"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #volume #trivia
18

Which industry has the highest average click rate: retail, education, or finance?

💡 Example: "Which industry has the highest average click rate: retail, education, or finance? Post your guess!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #industry #click rate
19

How many characters do you think are optimal for a preview text?

💡 Example: "How many characters do you think are optimal for a preview text? Guess below!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #preview text #best practices
20

Guess the year email marketing was first used for promotion.

💡 Example: "Guess the year email marketing was first used for promotion. Post your answer!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #history #trivia
21

Which color do you think boosts CTA button clicks the most?

💡 Example: "Which color do you think boosts CTA button clicks the most? Share your guess!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #design #CTA
22

What percentage of marketers segment their email lists?

💡 Example: "What percentage of marketers segment their email lists? Guess below!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #segmentation #statistics
23

Guess which of these is NOT a spam trigger word: 'Free', 'Hello', 'Urgent'.

💡 Example: "Guess which of these is NOT a spam trigger word: 'Free', 'Hello', 'Urgent'. What do you think?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #spam #words
24

Which is higher: average open rate for welcome emails or newsletters?

💡 Example: "Which is higher: average open rate for welcome emails or newsletters? Guess below!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #welcome email #open rate
25

How many email clients do you think exist today?

💡 Example: "How many email clients do you think exist today? Make a guess!"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #clients #trivia
26

Guess which metric is most important for list growth: signup forms or referrals?

💡 Example: "Guess which metric is most important for list growth: signup forms or referrals? Share your answer!"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #list growth #metrics
27

Which emoji do you think gets the most clicks in subject lines?

💡 Example: "Which emoji do you think gets the most clicks in subject lines? Post your guess!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #emoji #subject line
28

True or false: Including first names in subject lines always helps.

💡 Example: "True or false: Including first names in subject lines always helps. What is your take?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #personalization #subject line
29

Guess which time of day has the lowest unsubscribe rate.

💡 Example: "Guess which time of day has the lowest unsubscribe rate. Take a guess!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #unsubscribe #timing
30

Which is faster for building a list: pop-ups or landing pages?

💡 Example: "Which is faster for building a list: pop-ups or landing pages? Guess now!"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #list building #methods
31

Can you guess the top-performing email length in words?

💡 Example: "Can you guess the top-performing email length in words? Share your answer!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #length #performance
32

Guess what percentage of emails are actually read (not just opened).

💡 Example: "Guess what percentage of emails are actually read (not just opened). Take a guess!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #read rate #statistics
33

Which unsubscribe method do you think users prefer: one-click or confirmation page?

💡 Example: "Which unsubscribe method do you think users prefer: one-click or confirmation page? What do you think?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #unsubscribe #user preference
34

Guess which segment gets higher open rates: loyal customers or new subscribers.

💡 Example: "Guess which segment gets higher open rates: loyal customers or new subscribers. Post your guess!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #segmentation #open rates
35

Which year do you think had the biggest jump in email usage?

💡 Example: "Which year do you think had the biggest jump in email usage? Guess below!"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #history #usage
36

True or false: Dark mode impacts email click rates.

💡 Example: "True or false: Dark mode impacts email click rates. Agree or disagree?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #dark mode #myth
37

Guess which type of content gets the most clicks: video, blog, or product links.

💡 Example: "Guess which type of content gets the most clicks: video, blog, or product links. Take a shot!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #content #clicks
38

Can you guess our community's favorite email marketing tool?

💡 Example: "Can you guess our community's favorite email marketing tool? Comment your pick!"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #community #tools
39

Which would you predict: higher open rates on weekdays or weekends?

💡 Example: "Which would you predict: higher open rates on weekdays or weekends? What is your guess?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #open rate #timing
40

Guess what percentage of emails are never opened at all.

💡 Example: "Guess what percentage of emails are never opened at all. Leave your guess!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #open rate #statistics
41

Which email strategy do you think is most underrated?

💡 Example: "Which email strategy do you think is most underrated? Let us know!"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #strategy #opinion

How to Use These Templates

Choose a template that fits your current discussion or community vibe, then post it as a new thread or in your daily engagement rotation. Share the clue or partial information and invite members to drop their guesses in the comments. After a set period, reveal the answer and celebrate creative or correct responses. Encourage follow-up discussion to keep the momentum going.

Best Practices

  • Keep clues simple and avoid requiring deep research.
  • Rotate between factual, trend-based, and personal guessing games.
  • Prompt members to explain their reasoning for extra engagement.
  • Celebrate all types of guesses to foster a positive atmosphere.
  • Tie answers back to actionable email marketing tips when possible.

All Platforms Tips

For all platforms, use concise wording and clear calls to action so posts are accessible on both desktop and mobile. Use polls where available for easy participation, or invite replies for deeper discussion. Pin or highlight the most interactive guessing games to boost visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I post Guessing Game content in my community?

Aim for 1-2 times per week to keep engagement high without overusing the format.

What if members guess incorrectly or feel discouraged?

Always encourage all participation and celebrate creative guesses. The goal is fun and learning, not perfection.

Can I adapt templates for other email marketing topics?

Yes. Feel free to tweak clues or topics to match your community's current discussions or interests.

How do I reveal the answers to guessing games?

Share the correct answer in a follow-up post or comment, and highlight interesting member responses.

What if engagement is low on these posts?

Try tagging specific members, simplifying the clue, or using polls to lower the barrier to entry.

Are these templates suitable for both beginners and experts?

Absolutely. The clues are simple and accessible, but can spark discussion among all experience levels.

Should I use images or GIFs with these posts?

Visuals can boost engagement, but are optional. Use them if they enhance the clue or make the post more inviting.

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