Classic Games

Classic Games is GEMTOK's collection of interactive games that you can play live with your community during streams. Classic Games are more nostalgic, competitive, and designed to boost viewer retention.

These games turn passive viewers into active players - viewers can join via chat commands, gifts, or likes.

What are Classic Games?

Classic Games are browser-based games integrated directly into GEMTOK that:

Run as an overlay or separate window you can capture via OBS
Allow viewers to participate through chat interactions
Sync events across all connected platforms (TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, Kick, Douyin)
Increase watch time and engagement metrics

The exact list of Classic Games updates frequently. Check your GEMTOK dashboard > Classic Games for the current catalog.

Why Use Classic Games?

1. Boost Engagement

Viewers stay longer when they can play. Games create natural talking points and hype moments.

2. Multi-Platform Play

One game session works for viewers from all platforms simultaneously.

3. Monetization Friendly

Link game actions to gifts:

Gift = extra life, power-up, or vote
Encourages gifting without being pushy

How to Connect

Classic Games needs to be connected to your live to receive chat events and player joins.

Open Classic Games from GEMTOK dashboard. Click anywhere on the game screen to show the connection modal.

In the connection modal:

Select your platform (TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, etc.)
Enter your username or live URL
Click Connect to start connection
View connection history for quick reconnect

For platform-specific details (TikTok username vs YouTube live URL), see How to Connect.

Set colors, game duration, or win conditions
Link gifts to in-game actions

3. Add to OBS

Use Window Capture to capture the game
Position it where it doesn't block your camera

4. Start the Game

Click Start Game in GEMTOK
Monitor players and moderate if needed

Integration with Other Features

Classic Games works best when combined with:

Soundboard - Play victory/defeat sounds
Text-to-Speech - Announce winners with TTS
Overlays - Show leaderboard, player list
Actions & Triggers - Auto-start game when gift goal reached
OBS Studio Integration - Automate scene switching when game starts

Best Practices

Start with simple games - Don't overwhelm new viewers
Set clear rules - Pin rules in chat or overlay
Rotate games - Keep content fresh, don't play same game every stream
Engage non-players - Commentate the game for viewers who just watch
Use cooldowns - Prevent spam joins
Test before live - Run a private test to check performance

Troubleshooting

Game paused? See Game Paused
Connection issues? See Stream Connection
Overlay not showing? Check OBS source and GEMTOK overlay settings
Viewers can't join? Ensure chat connection is active and commands are correct

Ready to play? Open Classic Games in your GEMTOK dashboard and launch your first game with your community!