Seasonal Lottery Ideas Collection

"I want to incorporate lotteries into seasonal events" "I want to think of plans that don't become monotonous throughout the year"

There are seasonal events throughout the four seasons. Let's make your events more exciting with lottery plans tailored to each season.

This article introduces specific lottery ideas for spring, summer, fall, winter, and annual events.

Spring (March-May) Event Lotteries

March: Graduation Season

Event: Graduation Party

Lottery Plan: "Future Dreams Lottery"

How to do it:

1. All participants write their "future dreams" on paper
2. Use amidakuji to draw someone else's dream
3. Write a message card to help fulfill the dream you drew

Prize Examples:

• Stationery set
• Bookstore gift card
• Assorted sweets

Key Points:

• Touching presentation
• Creating graduation memories
• Deepening bonds through message exchange

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April: School Entrance/New Employee Season

Event: New Student Welcome Party

Lottery Plan: "Lunch with Seniors Tickets"

How to do it:

1. All new students participate
2. Pair with seniors through lottery
3. Lunch expenses covered (by company)

Effects:

• Promotes interaction between new students and seniors
• Breaks the ice
• Early relationship building

Event: New Employee Orientation

Lottery Plan: "Department Assignment Lottery (Performance)"

How to do it:

1. Actual assignments already decided separately
2. Announce with lottery-style performance
3. Create excitement and suspense

Note: Actual assignments consider aptitude and preferences. The lottery is for presentation only.

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May: Golden Week & Mother's Day

Event: Company Golden Week Plan

Lottery Plan: "GW Travel Destination Lottery"

How to do it:

1. Prepare 10 domestic tourist destinations
2. Decide travel destination by lottery
3. Present local specialty products from that region

Prize Examples:

• Hokkaido → Seafood assortment
• Okinawa → Chinsuko (traditional cookies)
• Kyoto → Japanese sweets

Key Points:

• Build up Golden Week excitement
• Opportunity to learn about various regions
• Enjoyable even on a low budget

Event: Mother's Day Appreciation Event

Lottery Plan: "Thank You Letter to Mom Lottery"

How to do it:

1. Participants write a word of gratitude to their mothers
2. Select several people by lottery to present
3. Gift cards for presenters

Prizes:

• Flower gift card
• Cafe voucher
• Massage ticket

Summer (June-August) Event Lotteries

June: Rainy Season & June Bride

Event: Wedding Reception

Lottery Plan: "Bride & Groom Quiz Lottery"

How to do it:

1. Quiz about the bride and groom
2. Lottery among all correct answers
3. Present luxury prizes

Prize Examples:

• Pair dinner ticket
• Home appliances
• Travel voucher

Key Points:

• Introduce bride and groom episodes
• Participatory excitement
• Photo opportunity timing

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July: Tanabata & Summer Festival

Event: Company Tanabata Event

Lottery Plan: "Wish Lottery"

How to do it:

1. Everyone writes wishes on tanzaku strips
2. Select several wishes by lottery to announce
3. Present prizes to help fulfill wishes

Prize Examples:

• "Want health" → Fitness gym voucher
• "Want to travel" → Travel voucher
• "Want to study" → Bookstore gift card

Key Points:

• Prizes matching wishes
• Surprise presentation
• Cherish participants' wishes

Event: Summer Festival

Lottery Plan: "Food Stall Raffle"

How to do it:

1. Get one raffle ticket per food stall purchase
2. Participate in lottery with number of tickets
3. Grand prize is yukata or jinbei

Prize Examples:

• 1st prize: Yukata/Jinbei
• 2nd prize: Fireworks set
• 3rd prize: Shaved ice maker

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August: Obon & Summer Vacation

Event: Company Summer Festival

Lottery Plan: "Beer Server Lottery"

How to do it:

1. All participants enter lottery
2. Winners rent home beer server (1 month)
3. Beer cost covered by company

Effects:

• Summer-appropriate prize
• Creates buzz
• Improves employee satisfaction

Note: Also prepare alternative prizes for non-drinkers

Fall (September-November) Event Lotteries

September: Respect for the Aged Day & Moon Viewing

Event: Senior Appreciation Event

Lottery Plan: "Old Stories Lottery"

How to do it:

1. Elderly people share old stories
2. Select several people by lottery
3. Everyone applauds after listening

Prizes:

• Japanese sweets
• Tea set
• Cushion

Key Points:

• Intergenerational exchange
• Showing respect for elders
• Creating warm atmosphere

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October: Sports Festival & Halloween

Event: Company Sports Festival

Lottery Plan: "Team Division Lottery"

How to do it:

1. Divide teams using online amidakuji
2. Draw in advance to ensure fairness
3. Each team holds strategy meeting

Effects:

• Fair team formation
• Team up with people you don't usually talk to
• New interaction opportunities

Key Points:

• Satisfaction through transparent methods
• Consider balancing abilities

Event: Halloween Party

Lottery Plan: "Costume Contest Lottery"

How to do it:

1. Prepare multiple costume categories (cute category, funny category, etc.)
2. Lottery in each category
3. Halloween gifts for winners

Prizes:

• Assorted candy
• Cosplay goods
• Party supplies

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November: School Festival, Shichi-Go-San & Labor Thanksgiving Day

Event: School Festival/Cultural Festival

Lottery Plan: "Food Stall Sales Prediction Lottery"

How to do it:

1. Predict each food stall's sales
2. Person with closest prediction wins
3. Fair lottery for schools

Prizes:

• Book voucher
• Stationery set
• Sweets

Event: Labor Thanksgiving Event

Lottery Plan: "Thank You for Your Hard Work Lottery"

How to do it:

1. All employees participate
2. Select several people by lottery for "1 special holiday"
3. Appreciate daily hard work

Effects:

• Improves employee motivation
• Express gratitude
• Create better workplace

Winter (December-February) Event Lotteries

December: Year-End Party & Christmas

Event: Year-End Party

Lottery Plan: "Bingo × Amidakuji"

How to do it:

1. Decide top winners with bingo
2. In case of simultaneous bingo, use amidakuji to determine ranking
3. Prizes according to ranking

Prize Examples:

• 1st: Home appliance (¥30,000)
• 2nd-5th: Gift card (¥5,000)
• 6th-10th: Sweets set

Key Points:

• Excitement with bingo
• Ensure fairness with amidakuji
• Double lottery doubles the fun

Event: Christmas Party

Lottery Plan: "Gift Exchange Lottery"

How to do it:

1. All participants bring gift worth about ¥1,000
2. Decide exchange partners with amidakuji
3. Exchange while wearing Santa costume

Key Points:

• Fairness with uniform budget
• Excitement of not knowing who you'll receive from
• Build Christmas atmosphere

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January: New Year Party & Coming of Age Day

Event: New Year Party

Lottery Plan: "New Year's Resolution Lottery"

How to do it:

1. Participants present "this year's resolution"
2. Select several people by lottery
3. Present prizes to support resolutions

Prize Examples:

• "Diet" → Fitness gym voucher
• "Get certification" → Reference book allowance
• "Travel" → Travel voucher

Effects:

• Share new year goals
• Improve motivation
• Team unity

Event: Coming of Age Day Reunion

Lottery Plan: "Memorable Item Lottery"

How to do it:

1. Display photos and memorabilia from school days
2. Select several people by lottery to share memories
3. Everyone toasts after listening

Prizes:

• Memorial album
• Photo frame
• Local specialty products

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February: Valentine's Day & Setsubun

Event: Valentine's Event

Lottery Plan: "Chocolate Lottery"

How to do it:

1. Prepare various premium chocolates
2. Decide order of selection by lottery
3. Choose in order from 1st place

Prizes:

• Godiva
• Pierre Marcolini
• Royce'

Key Points:

• Valentine's atmosphere
• Fun of choosing
• Luxury feel

Event: Setsubun Event

Lottery Plan: "Bean Throwing Lottery"

How to do it:

1. Mix lucky beans among regular beans
2. Person who draws lucky bean wins prize
3. Performance to invite good fortune

Prizes:

• Ehomaki (lucky direction sushi roll) voucher
• Good luck charms
• Sweets

Year-Round Continuous Plans

Monthly Regular Lottery

Plan: Birthday Month Lottery

How to do it:

• Each month, lottery among employees with birthdays that month
• Birthday present for winner

Effects:

• Culture of celebrating birthdays
• Monthly events
• Improved employee satisfaction

Plan: Monthly MVP Lottery

How to do it:

• Collect recommendations from each department
• Decide by lottery among candidates
• Announce at award ceremony

Note: Consider balance between merit-based selection and lottery

Quarterly Large-Scale Lottery

Plan: Quarterly Celebration Lottery

How to do it:

1. Large lottery every 3 months
2. Prepare luxury prizes (¥50,000-100,000)
3. Support both online and offline

Prize Examples:

• Home appliances
• Travel vouchers
• Gift certificates

Effects:

• Quarterly wrap-up
• Maintain motivation
• Create anticipation

Tips for Successful Lottery Events

1. Value Seasonal Feel

Key Points:

• Choose season-appropriate prizes
• Create atmosphere with decorations and BGM
• Use seasonal ingredients as prizes

Examples:

• Spring: Cherry blossom motifs, cherry blossom viewing goods
• Summer: Beer garden vouchers, fireworks
• Fall: Autumn foliage tour, chestnuts/sweet potatoes
• Winter: Hot pot set, hot spring vouchers

2. Budget Allocation Strategy

Balance:

• One high-value prize vs. multiple mid-value prizes
• Participation prize for everyone vs. winners only

Recommended:

For ¥100,000 total budget:
- 1st: ¥30,000 × 1 person
- 2nd-5th: ¥10,000 × 4 people
- 6th-15th: ¥3,000 × 10 people
- Participation prize: ¥1,000 × everyone

3. Ensure Transparency

Important:

• Fair lottery method
• Process visualization
• Record keeping

Recommended: Ensure transparency with online amidakuji

4. Design for All Participants to Enjoy

Consideration:

• Fun even if you don't win
• Substantial participation prizes
• The process itself is enjoyable

Examples:

• Bingo game
• Quiz competition
• Mini games

5. Record and Improve

What to do:

• Take photos and videos
• Collect participant feedback
• Note improvement points for next time

Items to Record:

• Number of participants
• Time required
• Prize popularity
• Any troubles

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What if the budget is limited?

A: You can still have fun with creativity:

• Handmade prizes (sweets, crafts)
• Experience-based prizes (lunch vouchers, special holidays)
• Use internal resources (lunch with CEO, parking priority)

Q2: There are too many seasonal events, it's overwhelming

A: Prioritize:

• Large: Year-end party, New Year party, summer festival
• Medium: Cherry blossom viewing, sports festival
• Small: Monthly birthday parties

Q3: How to prevent monotony?

A: Add different elements each time:

• Change lottery method
• Change prize theme
• Devise presentation
• Incorporate participatory games

Q4: How to differentiate between large and small groups?

A:

• Large groups (50+ people): Online lottery
• Small groups (under 20 people): Face-to-face lottery also an option
• Medium: Hybrid

Q5: Are there any legal considerations?

A: For corporate events:

• Check prize labeling laws
• Internal events are generally exempt
• But stay within reasonable limits

Summary

Seasonal lottery ideas by season:

Spring:

• Graduation, entrance, new employee seasons
• New encounters and beginnings

Summer:

• Tanabata, summer festivals, Obon
• Open and exciting plans

Fall:

• Sports festivals, cultural festivals, labor thanksgiving
• Harvest and gratitude season

Winter:

• Year-end party, Christmas, New Year party
• Year-end wrap-up and new beginnings

Keys to Success:

• Value seasonal feel
• Highly transparent lottery methods
• Design for all participants to enjoy
• Repeat recording and improvement

Make your seasonal lottery events fun with Amida-san!