5 Lottery Modes Explained - How to Choose the Best Mode

Updated: January 2026

Kime-Toku offers 5 different lottery modes. By choosing the right mode for your stream or event, you can create engaging content that keeps your audience entertained. Let's explore each mode's features and best use cases.

Mode List

Roulette
Classic spinning wheel
Roulette demo - spinning wheel selects the winner

A wheel spins and the arrow at the top points to the winner - the classic lottery style. Familiar to everyone and creates tension as the wheel slows down.

Features

  • Realistic deceleration animation
  • Hover over sections to see participant names
  • Custom colors for each participant
Best for:

Giveaways, viewer participation events, penalty games

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Slot
Vertical spin selection
Slot demo - vertical scroll selects the winner

Names scroll vertically at high speed and stop at the center. Slot machine-style animation that's fast-paced and exciting.

Features

  • High-speed scrolling with smooth deceleration
  • Center item highlighted, others fade out
  • Quick and repeatable for multiple draws
Best for:

Turn order, topic selection, quiz host selection

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Shuffle Card
Pick and reveal
Shuffle Card demo - flip a card to reveal the winner

Face-down cards are shuffled, then you pick one to reveal the winner. Creates suspense as viewers wonder "which card will be chosen?"

Features

  • Shuffle animation randomizes card positions
  • Can reveal other cards after the winner
  • Scrollable for many participants
Best for:

Interactive viewer events, surprise reveals

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Garapon
Lottery ball machine

Recreates the traditional Japanese lottery machine (Garapon). Press the button, the drum spins, and a ball pops out revealing the winner. Great for multiple draws.

Features

  • Realistic lottery machine animation
  • Draw multiple winners in sequence
  • View previously drawn balls in a list
Best for:

Multiple prize giveaways, team assignments

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Ranking
Countdown reveal

Reveals results from lowest to highest rank, saving the winner for last. TV-show style countdown that maximizes excitement and anticipation.

Features

  • Automatic countdown from last place to first
  • Special effects for the #1 reveal
  • View all revealed rankings in a list
Best for:

Poll results, "Best of" reveals, award ceremonies

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Mode Comparison

Mode Animation Style Multiple Winners Ideal Size
Roulette Spin and stop One at a time 2-20 entries
Slot Vertical scroll and stop One at a time 2-50 entries
Shuffle Card Shuffle, pick, and flip One at a time 2-30 entries
Garapon Spin and ball pop out Sequential draws 3-100 entries
Ranking Bottom-up reveal All revealed 3-30 entries

Best Mode for Each Scenario

Single Winner Giveaway
Recommended: Roulette

The classic choice where everyone watches the wheel slow down together. Maximum tension for that winning moment.

Multiple Prize Giveaway
Recommended: Garapon

Draw multiple winners in sequence. Perfect for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place prizes.

Turn Order / Topic Selection
Recommended: Slot

Quick and repeatable. Great for deciding game order or picking random topics.

Interactive Viewer Events
Recommended: Shuffle Card

Ask your viewers "which card should I pick?" for an engaging interactive experience.

Poll Results / Rankings
Recommended: Ranking

Build anticipation by revealing from last place to first. Keep your audience guessing until the end.

Tip: All modes support custom colors. Match your team colors or brand colors for a personalized look.

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