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title: "Overview"
url: "https://help.flowsplay.world/en/article/flashwins-overview"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2026-06-03T11:29:27.693Z"
---

# Overview

FlashWins runs real-time prize drops during gameplay. While a campaign is live, players who place qualifying bets on eligible games can win prizes at random, credited straight to their account.

FlashWins sits alongside Jackpots in FlowsPlay. Where a jackpot builds one growing pot, FlashWins hands out a pool of many prizes, cash or bonus, spread across the campaign. So many players can win throughout the promotion.

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/b7d16242-b293-4813-ba9c-33012cd6985b)

## How FlashWins works

1.  **You set up the campaign** - choose the prizes, the schedule, the eligible games, and the minimum bet.
2.  **Players place qualifying bets** - any bet at or above the minimum, on an eligible game, while the campaign is open.
3.  **Prizes drop in real-time** - the engine awards prizes at random to qualifying spins.
4.  **Winners are paid instantly** - cash prizes go to the cash balance, bonus prizes go to the bonus wallet.

## Two ways to run a campaign

| Option | What it means | Best for |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **FlowsPlay widget** | Flows renders and controls the widget. You style it in the Appearance tab. | Fast launch with a standard look |
| **Your own widget (API mode)** | You build the front-end and read campaign data from the Game API. Appearance settings do not apply. | Custom or native experiences |

## Campaign statuses

| Status | Meaning |
| --- | --- |
| **Draft** | Being configured. Not live. Fully editable. |
| **Published** | Saved and pushed live, waiting for its promotional start date/time. |
| **Active** | Campaign is running |
| **Finished** | The campaign has closed. |

## Getting started

1.  Open **FlashWins** and select **Create new**.
2.  Choose **Use the FlowsPlay widget** or **Use your own widget (API mode)**.
3.  Work through the four tabs: **General**, **Appearance**, **Target**, and **Prizes**.
4.  Select **Publish** when you are ready to go live.

## Related topics

-   [Installing Script (Widget)](https://help.flowsplay.world/en/article/flashwins-installing-script) - add the FlowsPlay widget to your site
-   [Appearance](https://help.flowsplay.world/en/article/flashwins-appearance) - widget styling and text
-   [General](https://help.flowsplay.world/en/article/flashwins-general) - name, currency, opt-in, and schedule
-   [Target](https://help.flowsplay.world/en/article/flashwins-target) - minimum bet and eligible games
-   [Prizes](https://help.flowsplay.world/en/article/flashwins-prizes) - the prize pool and distribution
-   [API Integration](https://help.flowsplay.world/en/article/flashwins-api) - run your own widget
-   [Receive FlashWins Events](https://help.flowsplay.world/en/article/flashwins-receive-events) - real-time win events for a custom widget