A professional-looking bonus hunt stream needs more than just a casino window on screen. Viewers expect to see live statistics — how much is in the hunt, what the required multiplier is, which bonus is being opened right now, and whether the session is up or down. This guide walks you through setting up a complete bonus hunt OBS overlay using the built-in overlay feature of the SlotDecoded Bonus Hunt Tracker — step by step, from zero to a fully live stream setup in under 20 minutes.
What a Bonus Hunt Overlay Shows Your Viewers
The SlotDecoded bonus hunt overlay is a transparent browser source that sits over your casino window in OBS or Streamlabs. It displays live session statistics that update automatically every time you enter a result in the tracker — no manual updating required during the opening phase.
Your viewers see in real time:
| Overlay Element | What It Shows | When It Updates |
|---|---|---|
| Profit / Loss | Running total — how much the hunt is up or down at this moment | After every bonus result entered |
| Bonuses Remaining | How many bonuses are still to be opened | After every bonus result entered |
| Required Multiplier | The average multiplier remaining bonuses need to break even | After every bonus result entered |
| ROI % | Current return on investment as a live percentage | After every bonus result entered |
| Total Cost | Total amount spent collecting all bonuses | Static after collection phase |
| “Now Opening” Panel | The name of the slot currently being opened | When you mark a bonus as “opening” |
This gives your audience the same information professional casino streamers display — without needing a custom developer or paid overlay service.
What You Need Before You Start
Before setting up the overlay, make sure you have the following:
- OBS Studio (free) — version 28 or later recommended. Alternatively, Streamlabs works identically for this setup.
- The SlotDecoded Bonus Hunt Tracker open in a browser tab — slotdecoded.com/bonus-hunt-tracker/
- Your stream scene already built — your casino window capture, webcam, and audio should already be configured. This guide adds the overlay on top of an existing scene.
- A second monitor or device (recommended) — running the tracker on a second screen means you can enter results without switching away from the casino window on your main display. Not essential but strongly recommended for smooth streaming.
Step-by-Step OBS Setup
Follow these steps exactly and your bonus hunt overlay will be live in under 20 minutes.
Step 1 — Open the Tracker and Start Your Hunt
- Go to slotdecoded.com/bonus-hunt-tracker/ in your browser
- Start a new hunt session and add at least one bonus to the list (you can add your full hunt list before or during stream)
- Click the “OBS Overlay” or “Stream Overlay” button in the tracker interface — this generates a unique overlay URL for your current session
- Copy the overlay URL — it will look something like:
slotdecoded.com/overlay/?session=XXXXXX
Step 2 — Add a Browser Source in OBS
- Open OBS Studio and navigate to the scene you use for bonus hunt streams
- In the Sources panel at the bottom left, click the “+” button
- Select “Browser” from the source type list
- Name the source something memorable — e.g. “SlotDecoded Hunt Overlay” — and click OK
Step 3 — Configure the Browser Source
- In the Browser Source properties window, paste your overlay URL into the URL field
- Set the width and height to match your stream resolution:
- 1080p stream: Width 1920, Height 1080
- 720p stream: Width 1280, Height 720
- Check “Shutdown source when not visible” — this prevents the overlay from running when you’re not on the bonus hunt scene
- Check “Refresh browser when scene becomes active” — this ensures the overlay loads fresh data each time you switch to the hunt scene
- Leave all other settings at their defaults
- Click OK
Step 4 — Position the Overlay
- The browser source will appear in your OBS preview — it may initially cover the entire canvas
- In the Sources panel, make sure the overlay source is above your casino window capture in the layer order (sources higher in the list appear on top)
- The overlay is designed to be transparent everywhere except the stat panels themselves — your casino content will show through the transparent areas
- Click and drag the overlay in the OBS preview to position the stat panels where you want them — typically top-left, top-right, or bottom strip
- Right-click the source → Transform → Edit Transform if you need precise pixel positioning
Step 5 — Test the Live Update
- With OBS preview running, go to your tracker tab and enter a test bonus result
- Within 2–3 seconds, the overlay stats in your OBS preview should update automatically
- If they don’t update, click “Interact” on the browser source in OBS and refresh the page manually — then retest
- Once confirmed working, your overlay is ready for live use
Setting Up on Streamlabs
If you use Streamlabs instead of OBS Studio, the setup is almost identical:
- Open Streamlabs and go to your bonus hunt scene
- Click “+” in the Sources panel → select “Browser Source”
- Paste your SlotDecoded overlay URL into the URL field
- Set width and height to match your stream resolution (1920×1080 for 1080p)
- Enable “Shutdown source when not visible”
- Click Done
- Position the overlay panels in the Streamlabs editor by dragging
- Test by entering a result in the tracker and confirming the overlay updates
Streamlabs handles browser sources identically to OBS — there is no functional difference in how the overlay behaves between the two applications.
Overlay Layout and Positioning Tips
Where you position your overlay panels affects how professional your stream looks and how much your casino content is obscured. Here are the most common layouts used by casino streamers:
| Layout Style | Panel Position | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Top bar | Horizontal strip across the top of screen | Keeps casino content fully visible, clean look |
| Bottom bar | Horizontal strip across the bottom | Good if webcam is top-right — avoids overlap |
| Left sidebar | Vertical panel on the left side | Popular for 21:9 ultrawide setups or when slot UI is centred |
| Corner stats | Small panels in top-left and bottom-right corners | Minimalist — great for slots that use the full screen width |
Transparency and Readability
The overlay uses semi-transparent dark backgrounds on the stat panels so they remain readable over any casino background without blocking large portions of the slot. If your stream background is very dark, you may want to adjust the panel opacity — the tracker overlay settings allow basic customisation of background opacity and text colour.
Webcam Positioning
If you use a webcam on stream, position it so it doesn’t overlap your key stat panels. The most common setup is webcam in the bottom-right corner with stat panels along the top — this keeps the slot reels and bonus animations fully visible in the centre of the screen where viewers’ eyes naturally focus.
The “Now Opening” Panel Explained
The “Now Opening” panel is a feature unique to the SlotDecoded tracker overlay. When you begin opening a bonus in the tracker — by clicking the bonus in your list to mark it as the current bonus being played — the overlay displays the slot name prominently in a dedicated panel.
This serves several purposes on stream:
- Viewer orientation — chat immediately knows which slot you’re on without you having to say it
- Prediction engagement — viewers can predict the result before you spin, increasing chat interaction
- Content structure — clear visual progression through the hunt list makes the opening phase feel organised rather than chaotic
- Clip creation — big hits are more easily clippable when the slot name is visible on screen for the full duration of the bonus
To trigger the “Now Opening” panel, simply click the bonus you’re about to open in the tracker interface before you switch to that slot in the casino. The overlay updates within 2–3 seconds.
Using the Overlay During a Live Bonus Hunt Stream
Here’s the recommended workflow for a smooth bonus hunt stream using the overlay:
Before Going Live
- Start the tracker, create your session, and add all your collected bonuses
- Generate your overlay URL and confirm it’s loaded correctly in OBS
- Test by entering a dummy result and checking the overlay updates — then undo the result
- Set your OBS scene to the bonus hunt layout
- Go live on Twitch, Kick, or YouTube
During the Opening Phase
- Before opening each bonus, click it in the tracker to trigger the “Now Opening” panel — give viewers 3–5 seconds to see the slot name before switching to the casino
- Open the bonus and let it play out fully
- Enter the result in the tracker immediately after the bonus animation ends — before moving to the next slot
- The overlay stats update automatically — mention the new required multiplier to keep chat engaged
- Repeat for every bonus in the hunt
After the Hunt
- The tracker generates your shareable results link — post it in chat and in your stream description
- Review the provider breakdown on stream — which providers delivered and which didn’t
- Save the session in your tracker history for future reference
Troubleshooting Common Overlay Issues
| Issue | Likely Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Overlay not updating after entering results | Browser source has lost connection to the session | Right-click the browser source in OBS → Interact → Refresh. If persists, regenerate the overlay URL from the tracker. |
| Overlay appears as white or blank box | The URL hasn’t loaded or the session ID is invalid | Double-check the overlay URL in the browser source settings. Ensure your tracker session is active and has at least one bonus added. |
| Stats show on preview but not on stream | Browser source layer order issue | Check that the overlay source is above the casino window capture in the OBS Sources panel. Higher position = renders on top. |
| Overlay covers too much of the casino window | Resolution mismatch between overlay and stream canvas | Set the browser source width and height to exactly match your OBS canvas resolution. Right-click → Transform → Reset Transform to reposition. |
| Updates are delayed by more than 10 seconds | OBS hardware acceleration conflict | In OBS browser source properties, uncheck “Hardware acceleration” and test again. |
| “Now Opening” panel not showing | You haven’t clicked the bonus in the tracker to mark it as active | In the tracker, click the bonus row you’re about to open before switching to that casino tab. The panel triggers from the tracker action, not automatically. |
Set up your bonus hunt overlay for free
OBS overlay included in the free tracker — no paid tools, no plugins, no code.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bonus Hunt OBS Overlay
What is a bonus hunt OBS overlay?
A bonus hunt OBS overlay is a browser source added to your OBS or Streamlabs scene that displays live bonus hunt statistics on stream — including profit/loss, bonuses remaining, required multiplier, ROI, and the “Now Opening” slot name. It updates automatically as you enter results in the tracker, with no manual intervention needed during the opening phase.
Is the SlotDecoded bonus hunt overlay free?
Yes — the OBS overlay is included in the free SlotDecoded Bonus Hunt Tracker at no cost. No subscription, no signup, no paid tier required. It is available to all users of the tracker.
Does the overlay work with Streamlabs?
Yes. The overlay uses a standard browser source URL which works identically in OBS Studio and Streamlabs. The setup process is the same — add a Browser Source, paste the overlay URL, set resolution to match your canvas, and position the panels.
How does the overlay update automatically?
The overlay URL connects to your live tracker session. When you enter a result in the tracker on your phone, second monitor, or secondary tab, the session data updates and the overlay polls for new data every few seconds. The stat panels refresh automatically without any page reload or manual action on the OBS side.
Can I use the overlay on Kick or YouTube instead of Twitch?
Yes. The overlay works with any streaming platform — Kick, YouTube, Twitch, or any other service you stream to via OBS or Streamlabs. The overlay is a browser source within your streaming software — it has no dependency on the streaming platform itself.
Do I need a new overlay URL for every bonus hunt session?
Yes — each tracker session generates its own overlay URL. When you start a new hunt session in the tracker, generate a new overlay URL and update the Browser Source URL in OBS before going live. Some streamers keep the Browser Source properties window open between sessions to make this quick.
What if my overlay stops updating mid-stream?
Right-click the browser source in OBS, select “Interact”, and refresh the page within the interaction window. This forces the browser source to reconnect to your current session without interrupting your stream. If the issue persists, regenerate the overlay URL from the tracker and update the source URL in OBS properties.