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The scratching game

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Whenever we hold special offers you always get to see the final result only. But you may be missing out on the occasional anecdote and the tried and tested Ashampoo decision making process.

Just another meeting

Boss: We've always called it scratch game, we need something better. Nitpicker: The boxes appear blurred on my smartphone. Boss: Later. Get creative, people! Editor: "Scratch" sounds a bit icky, etymology-wise. Marketing: We need something fresh that appeals to the people! Web design: Is this monitor true-color? The red was supposed to look different. Marketing: Just fresh won't cut it. We want them to be excited! PR: We might also put this on download-action.com. Boss: Guys, brainstorming! What are the things you like to scratch? Tester: Haha! Editor: G-rated? Not much! Marketing: Excited isn't enough. We want to blow them away! Nitpicker: It's more about scraping that scratching. Scrape game. Boss: Not scrape game. It's scratch card, not scrape card. Nitpicker: But you scrape a win, not scratch it. Support: We still got other things to do... Marketing: The wording must emphatically prompt people to visit the page! In droves! Nitpicker: The coin used for scratching should be in local currency. The Hungarian forint... Web design: This monitor can't be true-color can it? Almost violet... Boss: Stick to the topic! Marketing: The wording must motivate people like never before! Carry the Olympic spirit! PR: A Uzbek page would also like host the game! Editor: You might try to paraphrase is, someway... Support: Do you still need us here? Nitpicker: People don't know beforehand which program they're going to get. Is that fair? Boss: Scratch away! Scratch! Marketing: We need to launch a scratch pandemic! Fantastic! Epidemic! Support: We still have a lot of other things to do... PR: The East Berlin Scratch Game Association has also shown some interest. Editor: Maybe something like a rhyme... Nitpicker: We could briefly display an overlay that shows what they can win. Tester: Maybe use a gun to shoot to clear the boxes? That would be fun! Web design: We can't implement that. Boss: No shooting! Scratching, just call it differently! Nitpicker: Scraping!

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Boss: So we can all agree on scratching game? Everyone else: Yes.

And here it is. The scratching game.

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48 comments
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  • R

    Thanks, Ashampoo, for your great Christmas gifts. I've got a number of your terrific programs and they're all very useful and user-friendly, especially Office and Photo Commander. Keep up the great work, guys.

    Merry Christmas from Australia.

  • J

    Fantastic!!!

    Ashampoo is awesome!

    Have a Great year all of you!

  • D

    Thanks ... I use Ashampoo Burning Studio as the default DVD ? CD writing software - it is easy to use and produces good results!

    Merry Christmas

  • E

    Really Great Software, all the titles you may want.

    Easy interface, a pleasure to use.

    Thanks for the giveaways, great Idea . Helpful to see how the software works , and if happy it is easy to upgrade to the paid pro, your after sales service is second to none.

  • R

    Thanks again guys. I won 7 different programs some of which I already owned. But none the less a great initiative and lot of fun in the spirit of this time of year.

  • R

    Thank you Ashampoo Team. You always lead the field. Your products are excellent and your after sales service is second to none.

  • D

    Thank you very much for such a great giveaway. Just need to find some time to try them all out. :)

    Merry Christmas to everyone at Ashampoo

  • J

    I won, thank you for a great idea Ashampoo and Sven.

    I am grateful for the opportunity, I won Uninstaller 5, which I already have purchased, so please give it to another deserving person with my compliments.

    Fröhliche Weihnachten

  • B

    thanks I won a snap 7

    Have a Merry Christmas

  • R

    That was lots of fun, although I already had these programs from previous purchases and the GiveAwayOfTheDay site I did get a couple of later versions. Thank you aShampoo you are definitely the best software site I know.

  • w

    Thanks for the gift! You guys are great!

  • B

    As always, I obtained another great software from you. Thank you for this excellent Christmas present.

  • T

    It doesn't matter what the game is called because this is GREAT to do this as a Christmas present.

    THANK YOU and merry Christmas to everyone at Ashampoo.

  • R

    Absolutely Amazing and thank you Ashampoo. I have been a customers of yours for over 10 years, and have over 10 different Ashampoo software applications which I use. just scratched Burning 16, Win optimizer and Uninstaller.

    Very happy man.

    Thank you.

  • r

    Thanks for the free gifts MERRY XMAS

    rogc

  • j

    Thanks for the burning studio,

    juliane

  • M

    Another great freebie.

    Thank you.

    Mike.

    You´re welcome, Mike!

  • s

    scratch and win our full programs!...scratch and win

  • D

    No problems :) Just lotsa of free gifts!!!!! THANK YOU!!!

    Useful ones too, upgrade for less $$ and I'll be all set :)

  • B

    My scratch showed a win optimizer gift so now tell me what I have to do to get the gift I

    A message including a download link should appear right after your epic win. :)

  • J

    Eraser Game.

    Erase the grey area to reveal the object.

    'Scratch', is not an attractive word, a scratch on the car, a scratch on the mirror, a scratch on the polished table, scratch your head, not acceptable for a game.

    It sounds silly when used as a name for a card with hidden prizes, a Scratch/Scratchie card, ugh!

    "Use the coin to erase the grey area and reveal the prize." is very congenial.

    Meine Idee verdient eine Auszeichnung an die 19 Ashampoo -Programme hinzufügen

    die ich auf meinem Computer.

    Danke Sven ...... ;-)

    Your application as technical writer has reached us. :)

  • C

    I've always liked my Ashampoo products but to receive them for free as a Christmas present makes them even better.

    Merry Christmas and a great 2016 to the Staff and users of these great products.

  • R

    Good programs. Great promotion during this Christmas Season. Merry Christmas!

  • D

    Interesting blog and the scratch/scape game was great. I was lucky enough to win two pieces of software so I am bound to say it's brilliant.

    However I can say honestly; I have bought and used lots of your software, over many years and have always been delighted with the results.

    So keep up the good work.

    Hope all your team have a great Christmas.

    Regards

    Dave

  • M

    Wow another three lovely free gifts.

    Merry Christmas.

    Mike.

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