First off, lemme give you a quick breakdown of exactly what channel points are (and how your subscribers can earn them), and then I’ll share a bunch of Twitch channel point ideas you can start using today, okay?
Awesome.
Right, so I want you to think of Twitch channel points as Twitch’s “native currency”.
A currency that can be earned simply by watching you stream or being part of a raid or following you, or, well, you get the point… there’s a lot of ways to earn point.
Then your subs, of course, can use those points to buy rewards from your channel.
Rewards they can then use to “flex” with stuff like custom emotes in your stream’s chat.
But the cool thing is, in addition to offering rewards that are automatically fulfilled (think emotes), you can also offer completely random rewards.
And that, my fellow gamer, is where this 33 Twitch channel point ideas guide comes in.
You ready?
Let’s do this:
Twitch Channel Point Idea #1: Costume change
You could offer to change your costume to anyone who has 1,200 channel points or more.
(Note: Don’t actually change your outfit in the middle of a stream).
Twitch Channel Point Idea #2: Dance battle
You and one lucky subscriber could battle it out in that classic 80s dance off scene from every movie ever.
Twitch Channel Point Idea #3: Custom gamerpic
For, say, 1,600 points, your subscribers can choose a custom gamerpic for you that will show up in your profile and even in your chat messages for 24 hours.
Twitch Channel Point Idea #4: Monthly speed-art contest
For your subscribers who have 1,500 points or more you could hold a monthly speed-art contest, where they submit their entry and the winner gets a special prize from you.
You can check out the example of what I’m talking about here .
Twitch Channel Point Idea #5: Choose your game
One lucky subscriber with, for example, 2,500 points could get to choose which game you’re playing for that day’s streaming session.
That could be a lot of fun, and you could even let them choose the game for an entire streaming day.
Twitch Channel Point Reward Ideas
Okay, now that we’ve got those out the way, let’s dig a little deeper…
Twitch Channel Point Idea #6: Play with them one-on-one
Offer your subscribers with 2,800 or more points (and then ONLY those subs) the opportunity to play against you one-on-one in whatever game you’re playing that day.
Twitch Channel Point Idea #7: One hour coaching session
One lucky subscriber could receive an hour of personalized coaching from you in whatever game they desire.
(I’d make sure this came with a hefty price tag, but that’s entirely up to you.)
Twitch Channel Point Idea #8: Invite them to a personal game night
If, for example, one of your subscribers has 3,000 or more channel points, you could invite him/her to come and join you for an evening of gaming.
(This one would require some planning on your part, but it would be a really cool way to show your appreciation for your biggest supporters.)
Twitch Channel Point Idea #9: Custom emotes
This is basic, but I’ll include it anyway.
For X amount of points, your subscribers could redeem a custom emote direct from your channel (which they can then use in your chat).
(Make sure you have the legal rights to sell emotes before doing this one.)
Twitch Channel Point Idea #10: One month of ad-free streaming
If your subscriber has 4,000 points or more, they could choose to have one month of ad-free streaming.
(Make sure you clarify that this only removes ads from your own channel and not any others they may be watching.)
Twitch Channel Point Redemption Ideas
Twitch Channel Point Idea #11: Have a song composed for them
Offer your subscribers the chance at having a song written and composed just for them.
Twitch Channel Point Idea #12: Customized voice message
Anything from saying their name on stream to singing a birthday tune, you could offer special Skype calls to your subscribers with 5,000 or more points.
(This one could also be a great way to raise some extra cash on the side.)
Twitch Channel Point Idea #13: Customized game session
If your subscribers have, say, 10,000 or more points to spare, why not offer them a customized game session? This could involve playing any game of their choice with you, or even just watching you play for a bit.
(The sky’s the limit with this one, so get creative!)
Twitch Channel Point Idea #14: Private Q&A session
For a subscriber with 15,000 or more points, you could offer an hour-long private Q&A Skype call.
(Just remember to make it clear that this is NOT a coaching session!)
Twitch Channel Point Redemption Idea #15: Customized solo stream run
This one might be a little difficult to pull off, but I’ll share it here anyway.
If your subscriber has 20,000 points (or more) you could offer them the chance to play a game with you on stream one-on-one for an hour or so, unmoderated.
(This would obviously be really tricky to manage and would require a really cool and mature subscriber.)
Twitch Channel Point Idea #16: Be their personal cheerleader
You could run a day-long stream dedicated to showing support for one of your VIP subscribers.
(This could involve playing their favorite game, chatting with them on Skype, or even just sitting in the background and providing moral support.)
Fun Twitch Channel Point Ideas
Twitch Channel Point Idea #17: Customized merchandise
If your subscriber has a whopping 25,000 points (or more) to spend, you could offer him/her customized merchandise, such as a T-shirt with their name on it or a mug with your face on it.
(Just think of all the possibilities!)
Twitch Channel Point Idea #18: Steam game giveaway
If one of your subscribers has 30,000 or more points to spare, you could give away a game on Steam.
(Just make sure you disclose any possible restrictions in terms and conditions.)
Twitch Channel Point Idea #19: VIP access to your next convention
If you’re going to be attending a gaming convention – or running your own one when you become a superstar gamer! – offer your most loyal subscribers exclusive VIP access.
(This could include things like early entry, reserved seating, and a meet-and-greet with you.)
Twitch Channel Point Idea #20: A day spent with you
If one of your subscribers has 40,000 or more points to spend, you could offer him/her a day spent with you. This could involve anything from going out for lunch (if they live close) to hanging out online like your best buds!
(Just make sure it’s something they’ll enjoy!)
Twitch Channel Point Idea #21: Customized in-game item
Last but not least, if your subscriber has an amazing 50,000 points (or more) to spare, you could give him/her a customized in-game item.
(This could be anything from a unique weapon skin to an exclusive pet.)
In conclusion
Well, there you have it. 21 ways you could reward your subscribers in exchange for points on Twitch.
I know it can seem a bit daunting, but I would highly recommend coming up with at least one idea and trying it out.
If your subscribers like it, great!
If they don’t, then try something else until you find what works best for your channel.
Just keep in mind that the more points your subs generate, the more support they’re showing you and your channel, which, of course, will help skyrocket its growth.
So offer them something good 🙂
And as always, have fun gaming!
-The Zombie Writing Team