> ## 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.

# What Are Time-Limited Promotions Automation Templates?

> Discover the power of time-limited promotions with Gameball's automation templates.

This article covers the **Time-Limited Promotions** automation templates designed to drive sales and boost customer engagement.

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## Black Friday Template

### Goal

Capitalize on Black Friday with limited-time discounts.

### Flow

On Black Friday, this automation provides a 10% discount valid for 7 days. Customers are notified about the discount via email and the automation waits for them to place an order. If no order is made, a reminder email is sent one day before the discount expires.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/gameball/Ym44GvndYOgHCcbm/images/product-docs/automation-campaigns/templates/black-friday.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Ym44GvndYOgHCcbm&q=85&s=aa72c4673e3f0230fc7439a675b96e63" alt="Black Friday automation flow" width="1014" height="297" data-path="images/product-docs/automation-campaigns/templates/black-friday.png" />
</Frame>

### Trigger

On Date (November 29)

### Instructions

The date (November 29) is already pre-selected on the trigger block — you are good to go!

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## Flash Sale Template

### Goal

Drive sales with flash sale discounts and reminders.

### Flow

On a set date, this automation activates a 20% discount for 7 days, communicated via email. It then waits for the customer to place an order. If no order is placed, a reminder email is sent one day before the discount expires.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/gameball/Ym44GvndYOgHCcbm/images/product-docs/automation-campaigns/templates/flash-sale.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Ym44GvndYOgHCcbm&q=85&s=99da96ffe02deb5cceccae6e3858b0db" alt="Flash Sale automation flow" width="1014" height="297" data-path="images/product-docs/automation-campaigns/templates/flash-sale.png" />
</Frame>

### Trigger

On Date

### Instructions

Select the desired date from the trigger block, and you are all set!

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## Double Points on Weekends Template

### Goal

Encourage weekend purchases by offering double points to customers.

### Flow

This automation is triggered specifically on weekends to promote the double points offer, which is available only during the weekend and is communicated through email.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/gameball/Ym44GvndYOgHCcbm/images/product-docs/automation-campaigns/templates/double-points-weekends.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Ym44GvndYOgHCcbm&q=85&s=554fa5e6db3c470e31989df1a53e46a6" alt="Double Points on Weekends automation flow" width="1014" height="297" data-path="images/product-docs/automation-campaigns/templates/double-points-weekends.png" />
</Frame>

### Trigger

On Date

### Instructions

Select the date you want to activate the promotion from the trigger block, and you are ready to boost weekend sales!

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## Points Expiry Reminder

### Goal

Gives you full control over **when and how to notify customers about their expiring points**, helping you drive engagement while reducing liability.

### Flow

This automation is triggered specifically when a customer's points are near expiration, sending them any type of chosen notification.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/gameball/Ym44GvndYOgHCcbm/images/product-docs/automation-campaigns/templates/points-expiry-reminder.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Ym44GvndYOgHCcbm&q=85&s=d70f58aaea66e1ea9ee91f9aa7cb43d2" alt="Points Expiry Reminder automation flow" width="2150" height="840" data-path="images/product-docs/automation-campaigns/templates/points-expiry-reminder.png" />
</Frame>

### Trigger

**"Points to Expire"**

* Available in the **Automation Builder**.
* Detects when a customer's points are **approaching expiration**.

### Instructions

<Steps>
  <Step title="Define timeframe">
    Set a **custom timeframe** (e.g., 30, 15, 7, or X days before expiry).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose notification actions">
    Select one or more actions to notify customers:

    * Send Email
    * Send SMS
    * Send Push Notification
    * Send Webhook
  </Step>
</Steps>

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