Chat keyword draw
Difficulty: EasyBest on: Twitch or Kick
- Concept
- Open a two-minute window where viewers type a keyword in chat to enter. Close it, copy the usernames and draw on screen. It's fast and rewards the people who are watching.
- How to enter
- Type the keyword in chat while the window is open. Copy the usernames from the chat or your chat bot's entry list, paste them into the picker and remove duplicates.
- Prize idea
- A game key or a small accessory (about $20 to $60).
- Avoid
- Don't make subscribers the only people who can enter. Paid-only entry turns it into a pay-to-play draw, so keep a free way in.
Milestone wheel spin
Difficulty: EasyBest on: Twitch, YouTube Live or Kick
- Concept
- When you hit a follower milestone, spin a wheel of viewer names on stream. The wheel is fun to watch and the result is clear. Save the result link so anyone can check it later.
- How to enter
- Type the keyword in chat during the milestone stream. Put the names on the wheel and spin once.
- Prize idea
- A $50 store gift card or a merch bundle (about $50).
- Avoid
- Don't spin again because the winner is a friend or a mod. Decide in advance that mods can't enter, and keep the first result.
Draw from the live chat replay
Difficulty: MediumBest on: YouTube Live
- Concept
- On YouTube Live, take entries with a keyword during the stream, then draw after it ends from the chat replay. You can check each entry calmly instead of rushing on air. Announce the winner at the start of your next stream.
- How to enter
- Type the keyword in live chat before the stream ends. Copy the chat replay into the picker, filter by the keyword and draw.
- Prize idea
- A game or a gift card (about $20 to $50).
- Avoid
- Don't skip the official rules. YouTube's contest policies require written rules and free entry.
Community game night
Difficulty: MediumBest on: Twitch or Discord
- Concept
- Host a game night where viewers play with you, and draw a prize from everyone who joined a match. Playing together is the real reward. The prize is a thank-you.
- How to enter
- Join a match during the community night with the lobby code. List everyone who played and draw one winner at the end.
- Prize idea
- A game key (about $15 to $40).
- Avoid
- Don't give the prize to the best player unless you said so up front. In a random draw, every player gets the same chance.
Sponsor-provided prize
Difficulty: MediumBest on: Twitch or YouTube
- Concept
- If a brand offers a prize, run it with clear disclosure. Viewers trust you, and saying who paid for the prize keeps that trust. The sponsor can ship it, but the draw stays in your hands.
- How to enter
- Type the keyword in chat or comment on the stream replay. Draw on stream, and pass the winner's details to the sponsor only with the winner's consent.
- Prize idea
- A sponsored headset or chair (about $80 to $300).
- Avoid
- Don't hide that the prize is sponsored. Say it on stream and in your panels, and use clear disclosure in posts.
Viewer bracket vote
Difficulty: MediumBest on: Twitch or Kick
- Concept
- Run a bracket of viewer-picked games, skins or snacks during a stream, with a chat vote for each round. Everyone who joins the final round enters a draw. The bracket gives the stream a story.
- How to enter
- Vote in each round with the chat poll, and type the keyword in the final round to enter the draw. Votes don't change your odds.
- Prize idea
- The winning game or snack box (about $20 to $40).
- Avoid
- Don't make the bracket longer than the stream can hold. Eight entries is plenty for one evening.
Clip of the month contest
Difficulty: MediumBest on: Twitch and Discord
- Concept
- Ask the community to clip the funniest moment of the month. You and two mods judge the clips on a short stream. The best clips go into a montage.
- How to enter
- Post one clip link in the clips channel before the deadline. Judges score clips on humor, timing and how well they stand alone.
- Prize idea
- A $50 gift card and a shout-out (about $50).
- Avoid
- Don't let mods judge their own clips. Swap in another judge for those.
Charity stream thank-you draw
Difficulty: MediumBest on: Twitch, YouTube Live or Kick
- Concept
- During a charity stream, thank the whole chat with a free draw for a prize. Donations go to the charity, and the draw is open to anyone in chat. It keeps the focus on the cause.
- How to enter
- Type the keyword in chat to enter. Donating is not required and doesn't add entries. Draw at the end of the stream.
- Prize idea
- A signed item or a merch bundle (about $40 to $100).
- Avoid
- Don't give extra entries for donations. That makes it a paid draw, which has strict rules.
Match prediction draw
Difficulty: MediumBest on: Twitch or YouTube Live
- Concept
- During a watch party or tournament stream, ask chat to predict the winner. Correct predictions go into a draw. Predictions keep chat busy through the match.
- How to enter
- Type a prediction in chat before the match starts. After the match, list the correct predictions and draw one winner.
- Prize idea
- A team jersey or a $40 gift card (about $40 to $80).
- Avoid
- Don't use channel point bets or real-money betting as entries. Keep it to free predictions in chat.
Discord anniversary draw
Difficulty: EasyBest on: Discord
- Concept
- Once a year, draw prizes among members of your Discord server. It thanks the people who hang out between streams. Run the draw on stream so everyone sees it.
- How to enter
- React to the pinned anniversary message in Discord before the deadline. Copy the list of people who reacted and draw on stream.
- Prize idea
- A $25 game store gift card for each of three winners (about $75 in total).
- Avoid
- Don't count alt accounts. Set a minimum server age in the rules and check winners before announcing.
New chatter welcome draw
Difficulty: MediumBest on: Twitch
- Concept
- Once a month, draw a small prize among people who said hello in chat for the first time that month. It makes new viewers feel seen. Regulars tend to join in welcoming them.
- How to enter
- A mod or your chat bot keeps a list of first-time chatters during the month. Draw one name at the end of the month on stream.
- Prize idea
- A $10 game store gift card (about $10).
- Avoid
- Don't let it turn into spam. One hello is enough, and extra messages don't add entries.
Questions and answers
Can I run a giveaway for subscribers only?
Paid subscriptions, donations and gifts cost viewers money, so a subscribers-only draw can count as paid entry. Offer a free way to enter with the same chance.
How do I draw a winner from Twitch chat?
Use your chat bot's entry list, or copy usernames from chat during the entry window. Paste them into the giveaway picker or a giveaway wheel and draw on screen.
Do YouTube giveaways need official rules?
Yes. YouTube's contest policies require official rules and free entry, and you can't ask for all rights in entries.
How do I stop fake giveaway accounts in my chat and comments?
Tell viewers you'll only contact winners from your own account and will never ask for payment or passwords. Pin an official giveaway notice, and point viewers to the scam checker if someone reports a suspicious message.
How do I send a prize to a viewer in another country?
Decide before the giveaway which countries can enter. Digital prizes like game keys avoid shipping, but check the key works in the winner's region.