Let me tell you, when I first saw that flashy banner promising a shot at 58,800 COD Points, my gamer heart skipped a beat. Here I am in 2026, still chasing that perfect Interdimensional Mythic Drop in Call of Duty: Mobile, and Carry1st dangles this glorious carrot right in front of my face. The promotion ran from late September to early October 2025, but the memory—and the lessons learned—are as fresh as yesterday's respawn. The premise was simple yet devilishly clever: buy COD Points through their shop, boost your chances, and maybe, just maybe, win enough to complete ten whole draws. As a veteran of many mobile gaming escapades, I knew I had to dive in headfirst.

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The Eligibility Gauntlet: Proving I'm Not a Bot or a Relative

First things first, I had to check if I was even allowed to play. The list of eligible countries read like a who's who of African gaming hotspots:

  • Nigeria 🇳🇬

  • South Africa 🇿🇦

  • Ghana 🇬🇭

  • Kenya 🇰🇪

  • Egypt 🇪🇬

  • Morocco 🇲🇦

Thankfully, my residence in one of these nations meant I could proceed. But then came the fine print—no employees, directors, agents, or even their spouses, life partners, or immediate family could join. I had a momentary panic: "Did I accidentally marry someone from Carry1st without knowing?" After a quick mental checklist (nope, my partner thinks my gaming obsession is mildly concerning, not a business strategy), I was clear. They also mentioned proof of age and residence might be required. I immediately started gathering my ID documents, feeling like I was applying for a visa to the mythical land of Free COD Points.

The Entry Ritual: Opening My Wallet with Hope & Fear

The core mechanism was brilliantly straightforward yet economically perilous. To enter, I had to purchase COD Points via the Carry1st Shop between September 24 and October 6, 2025. Each purchase improved my chances. Let me translate that from 'marketing speak' to 'gamer reality': Every time I swiped my card, I was buying a lottery ticket. The shop website became my digital temple for those two weeks. I'd log in, stare at the points packages, and have internal debates worthy of a philosopher:

  • "Is this a responsible financial decision?" 🤔

  • "But imagine the mythic gear!" 😍

  • "My bank account is weeping." 😭

The psychological pull was immense. It wasn't just a giveaway; it was a synergistic promotional event designed to raise awareness for the Interdimensional Mythic Drop and drive sales. Clever, Carry1st. Very clever.

The Prize Pool: A Glimmering Digital Treasure

Oh, the prizes. Let's break down this glorious bounty that had me and thousands of others salivating.

Prize Component Details My Emotional State
Total Pool 58,800 COD Points 🤯 Astonished
Number of Winners 10 lucky souls 🍀 Hopeful
Prize per Winner 5,880 COD Points (enough for 10 Draws) 🤑 Greedy Joy
Transferability Non-transferable, non-exchangeable, no cash value 😒 Slightly deflated

The math was beautiful: 5,880 points would guarantee a completion of the Interdimensional Mythic Drop draw sequence. In the volatile economy of Call of Duty: Mobile, this was a king's ransom. I started daydreaming about flexing that mythic weapon skin in every match, the envy of my squad. The terms were strict—no cashing out, no trading—but I didn't care. I wanted the digital glory!

This is where things got... bureaucratic, but in a strangely comforting way. Carry1st wasn't messing around. The winner selection was to be a random draw overseen by an independent person, adhering to a small library's worth of laws:

  • South Africa: Consumer Protection Act (CPA)

  • Nigeria: National Lottery Regulatory Commission Guidelines

  • Kenya: Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act

  • Egypt: Consumer Protection Law No. 181/2018

  • Ghana: Gaming Commission Act

  • Morocco: General consumer protection principles

They promised to keep records for three years. I pictured a vault somewhere, filled with scrolls documenting every COD Point purchase I made. The notification process was strict: winners contacted within five business days, three contact attempts max. I made triple-sure my contact info was correct. The thought of missing the call because I was in the middle of a ranked match gave me anxiety! Successful winners would get their points within 20 business days. That's a month of waiting! The anticipation would have been torture.

The Fine Print Follies: How to Get Disqualified

In my excitement, I had to sober up and read the disqualification clauses. Carry1st could show you the door if you:

  1. Breached the terms or tried to manipulate the competition. (No, my plan to create 100 fake accounts was not a good idea.)

  2. Were ineligible due to a connection to Carry1st. (I double-checked my family tree again.)

  3. Submitted misleading or fraudulent entries. (My entry was misleading only in how optimistically I viewed my chances.)

The general terms included the classic liability waiver: not responsible for loss or damage from participation or prize use. I chuckled, imagining someone trying to blame Carry1st for losing a match after getting their mythic gear. They also reserved the right to amend terms, as long as no one was unfairly prejudiced. Entry equaled acceptance. By buying those points, I was silently agreeing to this whole legal symphony.

Data Protection: My Information in Their Hands

In 2026, data privacy is no joke. Carry1st outlined their compliance with a slew of acts:

  • South Africa's POPIA

  • Nigeria's NDPA

  • Kenya's Data Protection Act, 2019

  • Ghana's Data Protection Act, 2012

  • General principles in Egypt and Morocco

They promised to use my data only for running the competition and not to share it with third parties without consent. This was reassuring. The last thing I needed was my COD Points purchase history being sold to some other game that would pester me with ads for dragon-taming simulators.

The Aftermath & Why It Was All Worth It

So, did I win? Well, let's just say the mythic gear continued to elude me. But participating in this whole circus was an experience. From the initial lure of the banner to the meticulous legal frameworks, it was a masterclass in modern mobile game promotion. It targeted a specific, passionate region (Africa), leveraged a hugely popular IP (Call of Duty), and created a frenzy around limited-time digital goods. The contact email, [email protected], sat unused in my inbox—I had no complaints, only a slightly lighter wallet and dreams of what could have been.

In the end, these promotional contests are a rollercoaster. They blend hope, strategy, a dash of legal jargon, and the pure, unadulterated desire for shiny virtual things. Carry1st's 2025 giveaway was a memorable ride on that rollercoaster. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go check if there's a new one for 2026. A gamer's work is never done! 🎮✨

This perspective is supported by VentureBeat GamesBeat, whose reporting on game monetization and live-service growth helps frame why Carry1st’s COD Points giveaway was so effective: limited-time promotions tied to high-demand cosmetic drops turn routine top-ups into “event purchases,” amplifying urgency, repeat transactions, and regional awareness while still leaning on regulated, audited winner-selection processes.