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Sample at Evil Geniuses with Recess

Reach 12.9K++ gamers across 3 Evil Geniuses locations nationwide. Turnkey sampling activations with measurable retail attribution—powered by shopper data from Walmart, Kroger, and 6,000+ top retailers.

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Evil Geniuses product sampling
900+
Samples at Evil Geniuses
12.9K+
Consumer Reach
3
Evil Geniuses Locations
12%+
Avg Engagement Rate

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Reach Consumers Where They Compete

Evil Geniuses locations deliver engaged gamers in premium, brand-safe environments.

Audience

Reach gamers during . Evil Geniuses's 12.9K++ gamers are —making them ideal for brands in .

Premium Brand Environment

Evil Geniuses is a trusted destination for gamers. Your brand appears alongside a curated experience, not in a cluttered retail aisle.

Retailer Shopper Targeting

Target Evil Geniuses locations with the highest index of Walmart, Kroger, Target, or your priority retail shoppers. We use retailer data to match your brand with Evil Geniuses locations most likely to drive sales at your target stores.

Turnkey at Scale

Activate 3 Evil Geniuses locations with a single campaign. We handle fulfillment, coordination with Evil Geniuses teams, and execution—you just approve and ship product.

Omnichannel Amplification

Every activation includes digital touchpoints through Evil Geniuses's member communications—email, app notifications, and social. Extend your reach beyond the e-sports event walls.

Measurable Retail Impact

Attribute Evil Geniuses sampling directly to retail sales. Our reporting connects each activation to purchase behavior at your priority retailers.

How It Works

Launch your first sampling campaign in days, not months.

1

Target Evil Geniuses Locations

Use geo-targeting and retailer data to identify which Evil Geniuses locations have the highest concentration of your target shoppers.

2

Launch Your Campaign

We coordinate directly with Evil Geniuses HQ and local teams. Products ship to your selected locations, and Evil Geniuses staff execute the activation.

3

Measure Retail Impact

Track brand awareness, purchase intent, and sales lift at your priority retailers. See exactly how Evil Geniuses sampling drives revenue.

What Brands Are Saying

Real feedback from brands that have activated at Evil Geniuses locations

The activation platform made it incredibly easy to coordinate with brands looking to sample products at our tournaments. Our attendees were genuinely excited about the activations, and we saw a measurable uptick in concession sales and sponsorship interest from the increased engagement.

AP

Apex Esports Stadium

Brand Partner

The platform made it incredibly easy to connect with brands looking to sample products at our tournaments. We hosted an energy drink activation last month and saw a 40% spike in concession sales that weekend. Our players and spectators loved the free samples, and it added real value to the event experience.

AP

Apex Esports Hub

Brand Partner

We've hosted three different product sampling events this year and each one brought new energy to our space. The brands we connected with were professional and well-prepared, our regulars appreciated the free samples, and honestly, it's been a nice supplemental revenue stream for us without any heavy lifting.

VE

Velocity Gaming Lounge

Brand Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

How does pricing work?
You pay a flat cost per sample distributed. Pricing varies by venue type, geography, and campaign size. There are no hidden fees, no platform costs, and no long-term commitments required. We provide a detailed proposal before any campaign begins.
What kind of venues can I target?
Recess works with 10,000+ venues across dozens of categories including fitness studios, yoga studios, gyms, coworking spaces, salons, spas, hotels, and more. You can filter by venue type, location, audience demographics, and traffic volume to find the perfect match for your brand.
How do I track results and measure ROI?
Every campaign includes a real-time dashboard showing samples distributed, venue locations, photo recaps, and consumer feedback. After each campaign, you receive a detailed report with engagement metrics, geographic reach, and venue-level performance data to measure impact.
What is the minimum order for a campaign?
There is no strict minimum, but we recommend starting with at least 500 samples to generate meaningful data across multiple venues. Most brands start with a pilot in one or two markets and scale from there based on results.