Let’s cut the fluff…
Incorporating funny live stream ideas into your Twitch stream will not only help make your stream more entertaining, but it will also help you achieve that all-important balance between
- relaxation,
- and entertainment
which, funnily enough, is exactly why viewers will be tuning-in to watch your stream in the first place.
So, start applying these funny live stream ideas to your Twitch streams and watch as your engagement grows.
1. Play a game of “Guess the Twitch streamer.”
For example, pose a question like:
“Which Twitch streamer is known to have blue hair?”
The idea here is to ENGAGE your audience.
Yes, I know this may seem simple, but just like those board games you play with your family over Christmas, live stream ideas like this one get everyone involved and having fun.
2. Blindfold yourself and try to play a game.
This one is bound to get a few laughs.
Just make sure you pick a pick a fairly simple game, otherwise your viewers will be watching you run into a wall every five seconds.
Not fun.
3. Take part in a themed live stream.
This is a great way to engage your audience and get a feel for what THEY want.
So, before you go live, survey your audience.
You can do this by simply asking what they want on social media.
Once you know, test it out as a themed live stream.
For example, a live stream where all you do is eat hot dogs or play Mario Party.
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4. Play a game with your audience.
For example, ” Heads Up!” from Ellen DeGeneres.
This is a great way to include your viewers and make them feel like they’re a part of the stream.
Plus, it’s always fun to see how well people do when playing games live on air.
5. Do a live unboxing.
There’s nothing more exciting (for some people) than watching someone else open up a package live on stream.
I mean, come on, it’s like Christmas morning all over again.
Do a live unboxing of a new game, or a new piece of hardware.
Just make sure you have plenty of reaction shots and close-ups to keep your viewers engaged.
6. Take a call from your mom in the middle of a live stream.
This one’s a classic.
And it’s bound to get a few laughs (and maybe a few tears) from your viewers.
Just make sure you warn them in advance so they’re not caught off guard.
7. Play “Dares.”
This is great for live streams with a smaller audience.
It’s basically live truth or dare.
But, instead of your viewers telling you to kiss someone live on air, they’d dare you to do some funny in the game you’re playing.
8. Sing your favorite songs live on stream (or lip sync).
This one is always a hit with viewers.
Plus, it’s a great way to show off your vocal talents (or lack thereof).
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9. Do a live Q&A session.
This is a great way for your viewers to get to know you a bit better.
Answer questions about your life, your streaming habits, or just anything that comes to mind.
Or, if you want to take it up a notch, you can tell your viewers to ask you ANYTHING, and then you can reveal funny stories about yourself that nobody knows!
10. Take part in a charity live stream.
This is a great way to give back to your community and help out a good cause.
Plus, it can often lead to some really interesting conversations with your viewers.
(This isn’t a “funny” one, per se, but it’s always worth mentioning.)
11. Play games you’re not very good at.
This is always hilarious (and frustrating) to watch.
Pick a game you’re not very good at and see how far you can get.
Make sure to have plenty of reaction shots so your viewers know how you’re feeling.
12. Do a “challenge” live stream.
This is where your viewers give you a series of challenges to attempt.
So, for example, you could ask your viewers on Facebook what challenge they’d like you to attempt on your next Twitch stream, and then you dedicate your stream to that.
One funny challenge could be you eating hot chillis while playing your favourite game!
13. Do a live stream from your phone.
This is another classic.
Just pick up your cell phone, put it in selfie mode, and place it next to you as you play your game.
Your viewers will love it because they’ll get a ‘behind-the-scenes’ preview of your stream.
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14. Take part in a “livestream relay.”
This is where two or more streamers team up to do a live stream together.
It can be a lot of fun, and it’s a great way to get to know other streamers.
15. Take part in a “speedrun.”
This is where you attempt to complete a game as quickly as possible.
It’s a great way to show off your skills (or lack thereof), and it’s always entertaining to watch.
16. Dance live on stream.
This live streaming idea is bound to go viral.
Just make sure you dance along with a popular song (so that people can see the lyrics and sing along).
17. Get your viewers to help you “rank” games live on stream.
This is a great way to get your viewers more involved in your live stream.
Basically, you ask them to vote on the order of the games you play.
And then you play them in that order.
It can be a lot of fun, and it’s a great way to see what games your viewers are most interested in.
18. Play games while wearing a funny costume or outfit.
This is always a hit with viewers.
It’s great for live streams where you know you’re going to have a smaller audience.
19. Have a “talk show” live stream.
This is where you and one or more friends sit down and have a conversation live on stream.
It’s a great way for your viewers to get to know you better, and it’s always entertaining to watch (especially if you’re doing it with friends who have “dirt” on you).
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20. Hold a “live drawing” stream.
This is where you ask your viewers “what should I draw?” and then you have to try to guess what they’re saying as quickly as possible!
Make sure to have a pen and paper close by so that you can draw it right away.
21. Hold a “live ‘guess what I’m thinking’ ” stream.
This is where you ask your viewers “what am I thinking about?” and then you have to guess what they’re thinking!
If you want to take it up a notch, have somebody in the chatroom “monitor” the conversation so that you can get real-time feedback.
22. Take part in a “live ‘would you rather’ ” stream.
This is where your viewers ask you “would you rather…” questions and then you have to choose between two (often outrageous) options.
It’s always hilarious to watch, and it’s a great way to keep your viewers engrossed in your live stream.
23. Play “live ‘name that tune’ ” games.
This is where you play a song and your viewers have to guess what it is.
If you want to make it more challenging, have them guess the artist and/or title of the song.
In conclusion
So, there you have it!
23 fun live stream ideas you can start using on Twitch today.
Try ’em out and see which work best for you.
And, hey, who knows, maybe one of these ideas will turn into your signature stream.
Oh, and as always, have fun gaming!
-The Zombie Writing Team