Trymacs Profile: Germany's Most Successful Streamer
Trymacs is one of the most successful German gaming creators and streamers: 4.00M people follow him on Twitch, and 2.55M subscribe to his main YouTube channel. His streams and videos are in German. With his mix of competitive gameplay, entertaining community events and an authentic personality, he wins over huge audiences every day – whether live on Twitch, at spectacular real-life events or on his YouTube channels. His name stands for entertainment, ambition and building a loyal community. In this profile, you’ll find out how Trymacs (Maximilian Stemmler) rose to the very top of the German streaming scene – and what parents should know about his content.
Trymacs at a glance
for parents
High-energy gaming content with a focus on the community. Minecraft projects like Craft Attack are harmless, but he also plays games and shows clips rated 16 or 18 – which is why the German parents’ guide FLIMMO rates him red. Our assessment: from around age 12, watch together at first. Open about his income and business projects; runs his own products (Happy Slice pizza, Happy Chips).
for gamers
Varied gaming content (Minecraft, Fortnite, League of Legends, Clash Royale), community tournaments with prize money, Pokémon openings, his own soccer team. Especially strong live on Twitch, with streams almost every day.
Profile
- Creator name
- Trymacs
- Real name
- Maximilian Stemmler
- Birthday
- August 19, 1994 (32 years old)
- From
- Hamburg
- Channel since
- 2016
- Status
- active
As of: October 21, 2026 · Figures are updated automatically every week. Ranks compare all German-speaking creators with a profile on CraftControl.
- Full real name: Maximilian Alexander Curt Stemmler
- Lives in: Hamburg (since late 2017)
- Other YouTube channels: SecondTry (longer Let’s Plays), TryReact (reaction videos), Lost Moments (highlights)
- Discord: discord.gg/trymacs – active community
- Products: Happy Slice (pizza with Knossi), Happy Chips (with Knossi), AMA Studios (fashion label)
- Podcast: “Offline + Ehrlich” (“Offline + Honest”, with Varion and UnsympathischTV, since October 19, 2021)
Channels & reach
Latest video: 😡🤣 CAUGHT RED-HANDED! THEFT gets PUNISHED!! + Gunpowder Farm! | Craft Attack 14 | #12 (October 20, 2026)
As of: October 21, 2026 · Figures are updated automatically every week. Ranks compare all German-speaking creators with a profile on CraftControl.
What is Trymacs doing right now?
Since October 10, 2026, Trymacs has been playing Craft Attack 14 – after seasons 7 to 13, already his eighth. With his team “Titanen” (“Titans”), which includes Eli, Sid, GTime, Willy and Repaz among others, he’s building huge farms; new episodes come out daily on his main YouTube channel. According to his own descriptions, he’s live on Twitch almost every day from 6 or 7 pm (German time). In April 2026 he talked openly about his income on the podcast “Beyond Business” (more on that below). How much Minecraft is currently in his uploads:
- Minecraft20 · 22%
- Fortnite25 · 27%
- Pokémon19 · 20%
- Simulator6 · 6%
- Other (Other games, Other content (vlogs, reactions …), League of Legends, Schedule I)23 · 25%
- Minecraft
- Other
Trymacs also appeared in 4 videos by other creators, 3 of them Minecraft – on the channels of EliasN97 (3) and SparkofPhoenix (1).
Latest:
- Ranking with Trymacs: Who is the SMARTEST Minecraft player in CA? - Minecraft Craft Attack 14 #13 (SparkofPhoenix, October 20, 2026)
- KROKO GETS GRABBED BY SECURITY!😂 Trymacs checks out my cars🚗 Minecraft Villa Day 4 & 5🎥 (EliasN97, October 16, 2026)
- MANNI & DIEGO ATTACK TRYMACS!😂🐈 Day 2 & 3 Minecraft Villa IRL Stream Highlights🔥 (EliasN97, October 13, 2026)
Based on all public uploads on the main YouTube channel. We assign the game based on the title and tags. Ranks compare all German-speaking creators with a profile on CraftControl. Counted: long-form videos by creators in our database whose title names them. They are not included in the share above.
Who is Trymacs?
Trymacs’s real name is Maximilian Stemmler; he was born in 1994 in Hamburg-Altona, Germany. According to Wikipedia, he lived in Norderstedt for about 23 years and has lived in Hamburg since late 2017. After finishing school, he says he started a degree in business psychology but dropped out for lack of time. On March 14, 2016, he launched his YouTube channel – initially with Clash Royale videos.
What makes Trymacs special?
Trymacs didn’t become famous overnight. His success story is the result of years of hard work, authenticity and a passion for gaming and entertainment.
- Records & milestones: In early 2021, with more than 61,000 subs, he was the most-subscribed Twitch streamer in the world. Set the German Twitch viewer record with up to 365,000 concurrent viewers.
- Near-daily streams: Streams on Twitch almost every day, often for many hours at a time.
- Varied content: From Minecraft to Fortnite to League of Legends, plus Pokémon card openings that went viral and drew millions of viewers.
- Big events: Organizes spectacular real-life events such as “The Great Fight Night” (a boxing event at the Lanxess Arena, ~14,000 spectators on site), soccer events against Knossi and “Der große Kick” (“The Big Kick”).
- Entrepreneur: A businessman with Happy Slice (pizza), Happy Chips and his own fashion label, AMA Studios.
- His own soccer team: In 2022 he founded “SSV Hardstuck” (the 5th men’s team of SC Victoria Hamburg), which won the Kreisklasse B title and took part in the Baller League.
- Community focus: Regularly organizes tournaments with high prize money for viewers.
- Transparency: One of the few creators who disclose their income – in 2024, about €1.2 million (roughly $1.3 million) before taxes from YouTube alone.
💡 Trymacs’ secret to success 💡
There wasn’t one single viral video. Trymacs’ success is built on consistent hard work, daily content and authentically growing a loyal community. From 2016 to today, he has worked his way up step by step – from Clash Royale YouTuber to the most successful German streamer of his time. An inspiring example of perseverance and strategic growth.
Best-known projects, events & records
Craft Attack
Trymacs has been part of Craft Attack, the best-known German Minecraft project, since season 7. In season 13, he mainly built large automated farms. In Craft Attack 14, he plays in the team “Titanen”.
Streaming records (2021)
- Most-subscribed Twitch streamer in the world (more than 61,000 subs at the same time)
- German Twitch viewer record with up to 365,000 concurrent viewers
- Pokémon card opening streams with millions of viewers
The Great Fight Night (April 2, 2022)
A boxing event at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne with approx. 14,000 spectators on site and ~450,000 on the livestream. Trymacs won the main fight against MckyTV after 8 rounds. Die Zeit called it “one of the biggest live events of the German YouTube and Twitch scene”.
Soccer events (2022)
- Trymacs vs. Knossi (July 2, 2022): A sold-out Stadion Hoheluft in Hamburg, ~140,000 viewers on the stream
- Der große Kick (“The Big Kick”, December 29, 2022): An indoor event at the Lanxess Arena with 6 teams of online personalities
SSV Hardstuck (since 2022)
His own soccer team, set up as the 5th men’s team of SC Victoria Hamburg. Won the Kreisklasse B Hamburg 4 title in the 2022/23 season, promotion to the Kreisliga A (3rd place in 2024). Took part in the 2024 Baller League as team manager of “Hardstuck Royale”.
Business projects
- Happy Slice (2023): Pizza brand with Knossi, available across Germany
- Happy Chips (Sept. 2024): 10 million bags pre-produced, available at Rewe, Edeka, Netto, Globus
- Podcast “Offline + Ehrlich” (since October 2021) with Varion and UnsympathischTV
Getting started: what should you watch first?
- YouTube main channel: Highlights of the best moments, edited down compactly – currently mostly Craft Attack 14. Perfect for a quick overview of his humor and gaming skills.
- Twitch livestreams: Live almost every day with lots of energy and community interaction. Especially exciting during community tournaments or big projects like Craft Attack.
- TryReact: A relaxed way in, with reaction videos – shows his spontaneous, humorous side. Note: clips with higher age ratings show up here too.
- Event highlights: Videos from big events like “The Great Fight Night” or the soccer events show his organizational skills and entertainment quality.
Trymacs’s gaming setup
There is no reliable information about Trymacs's current setup.
There’s no reliable information about his current setup. The last detailed source is a 2022 article by the German magazine PC-WELT about a sponsored gaming PC (AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) – Trymacs now links a different PC partner on Twitch but doesn’t name a model there. He hasn’t said which mouse, keyboard or headset he uses.
Popular Trymacs products & merchandise
- Happy Slice pizza: happy-slice.de – available in supermarkets across Germany
- Happy Chips: At Rewe, Edeka, Netto, Globus and other stores
- AMA Studios: Official fashion label with streetwear and merchandise
- Twitch subs & YouTube memberships: Different tiers with exclusive emotes and perks
Friends, crew & collabs
- Knossi: Partner in Happy Slice and Happy Chips, opponent at the 2022 soccer event
- Papaplatte: Joint Pokémon opening in 2021 with record viewer numbers, the “Spielesause” event with Gronkh
- Varion & UnsympathischTV: Podcast “Offline + Ehrlich”
- MckyTV & Elotrix: Opponents at the Great Fight Night and in the Pokémon BoxBreak battle
- Craft Attack team “Titanen”: including Eli, Sid, GTime, Willy and Repaz (season 14)
Private life
Trymacs lives in Hamburg. In May 2025, he married his long-time girlfriend Celina, with whom he has been together since 2015. Beyond that, he keeps his private life largely out of the public eye.
Income & net worth
Trymacs earns money from YouTube ads, Twitch subs, sponsorships (e.g. ESN), his own products (Happy Slice, Happy Chips, AMA Studios) and his podcast. Unlike most creators, he discloses figures himself:
- YouTube 2024: On his stream on December 28, 2024, he showed about €1.2 million (roughly $1.3 million) in income from his three YouTube channels – before taxes. The reaction channel TryReact brought in the largest share.
- YouTube 2026: In April 2026, he said on the podcast “Beyond Business” that YouTube earns him €80,000 to €120,000 a month from around 20 million views.
- Twitch: At the peak during the COVID-19 pandemic, he says he made more than €200,000 in a single month – much less today.
Important: these are gross figures; taxes and costs still have to be paid. There are no reliable figures on his net worth or on the revenue of his companies.
Is Trymacs kid-friendly?
- Recommended age
- 12+
- Language
- occasional swearing
- livestreams with live chat
- reaction videos (sometimes with age-restricted content)
- horror and scary games
- trolling and pranks
- gambling-like content (e.g. case openings)
- merch promotion and calls to buy
- videos are in German only
- loud, fast-cut editing
Minecraft projects like Craft Attack are harmless, but he also plays games and shows clips rated 16 or 18. That's why the German parents' guide FLIMMO rates his channel red.
- Tone & pace: High-energy, humorous, competitive; the focus is on gameplay and interacting with the community.
- Does Trymacs swear? Yes, sometimes – FLIMMO points out crude language and insults. It’s usually milder in his Minecraft videos than in reactions. He shows his face on camera, so there’s no face reveal question.
- FLIMMO rating: The German parents’ guide rates his channel red (as of August 2026) – because of clips from games and films rated 16 or 18, scary content, violence and risky challenges.
- Age assessment: From around age 12 – Minecraft videos like Craft Attack earlier, if parents pick the videos.
- Pokémon openings: Opening expensive card packs is a lot like gambling – a good opportunity to talk to kids about money and chance.
- Learning potential: Strategic thinking in games, resource management, stamina when facing challenges, teamwork at events. Tip: watch streams together and discuss event strategies.
- Monetization: Trymacs labels advertising (Happy Slice, Happy Chips, ESN) clearly. His own products are promoted openly.
- Role model: Shows an honest approach to money (discloses his income), that hard work pays off and that respect for the community matters.
Trymacs’ reach compared (German gaming creators)
| Creator | YouTube subscribers | Δ 12 months | Twitch followers | TikTok followers | Minecraft share (90 days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trymacs | 2.55M #10 of 29 | +50K +2.0% | 4.00M #2 of 25 | 1.22M #3 of 16 | 22% #14 of 23 |
| MontanaBlack | 2.98M #7 of 29 | −20K −0.7% | 5.78M #1 of 25 | 3.08M #1 of 16 | – |
| Papaplatte | 1.34M #19 of 29 | +340K +34% | 3.20M #3 of 25 | 1.06M #5 of 16 | 0% #16 of 23 |
| BastiGHG | 2.36M #12 of 29 | +130K +5.8% | 2.49M #4 of 25 | 323K #11 of 16 | 100% #1 of 23 |
| Paluten | 5.78M #1 of 29 | +100K +1.8% | 836K #11 of 25 | – | – |
As of: October 21, 2026 · Figures are updated automatically every week. Ranks compare all German-speaking creators with a profile on CraftControl.
Bottom line: Trymacs is at the very top of the German gaming creator scene. On Twitch he is one of the biggest German streamers of all, and on YouTube he ranks near the top with several successful channels.
Questions about Trymacs (FAQ)
How old is Trymacs? When is Trymacs’ birthday?
Trymacs (Maximilian Alexander Curt Stemmler) was born on August 19, 1994, in Hamburg-Altona, which makes him 32 years old.
Is Trymacs’ content suitable for kids?
Only partly. His Minecraft projects like Craft Attack are harmless, but he also shows games and clips rated 16 or 18, and there’s swearing. The German parents’ guide FLIMMO rates his channel red. Our recommendation: from around age 12, and watch together at first.
Does Trymacs swear?
Yes, sometimes. FLIMMO points out crude language and insults on his channel. In his Minecraft videos it’s usually milder than in his reaction videos. All of his content is in German.
Where is Trymacs most active?
Live on Twitch – according to his own descriptions, almost every day from 6 or 7 pm (German time). YouTube (main channel, SecondTry, TryReact) has highlights and longer formats.
Which games does Trymacs mainly play?
Minecraft (currently mostly Craft Attack 14), Fortnite, League of Legends, Clash Royale, Clash of Clans, FIFA/EA FC, Call of Duty. On top of that come Pokémon card openings, community tournaments and real-life content.
What is SSV Hardstuck?
Trymacs’ own soccer team, founded in 2022 as the 5th men’s team of SC Victoria Hamburg. The team won the Kreisklasse B Hamburg 4 title (2022/23 season) and plays in the Kreisliga A. In 2024, Trymacs took part in the Baller League as team manager of “Hardstuck Royale”.
How much does Trymacs earn?
Trymacs regularly discloses his income: at the end of 2024 he showed on stream that his three YouTube channels brought in about €1.2 million (roughly $1.3 million) before taxes in 2024. In April 2026, he said on the podcast “Beyond Business” that YouTube earns him €80,000 to €120,000 a month. Taxes still have to be paid on that. There are no reliable figures on his net worth or his companies.
What are Happy Slice and Happy Chips?
Happy Slice is a pizza brand that Trymacs launched in 2023 together with Knossi, available in supermarkets across Germany. Happy Chips launched in September 2024 with 10 million pre-produced bags at Rewe, Edeka, Netto and Globus. Both products are actively promoted in streams.
Which big events has Trymacs organized?
The Great Fight Night (April 2, 2022): a boxing event at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, ~14,000 spectators on site, ~450,000 on the stream. Trymacs won against MckyTV.
Soccer events: Trymacs vs. Knossi at the Stadion Hoheluft (July 2, 2022), “Der große Kick” (“The Big Kick”) at the Lanxess Arena (December 29, 2022).
SSV Hardstuck: his own soccer team, with a league title and Baller League participation.
How often does Trymacs stream, and how long are his streams?
According to his own video descriptions, he is live on Twitch almost every day from 6 or 7 pm (German time). Streams usually last several hours, and big events or projects like Craft Attack can go longer.
What can kids learn from Trymacs?
Strategic thinking: setting goals in games, managing resources, setting priorities.
Stamina & perseverance: his success didn’t come overnight – he has worked his way up step by step since 2016.
Community management: treating fans with respect, communicating openly.
Entrepreneurial thinking: developing his own products, organizing events, building a business.
Tip for parents: watch streams together and talk about strategies, decisions and the business side.
How does Trymacs handle advertising?
Openly: ads are clearly labeled as such. His own products (Happy Slice, Happy Chips, AMA Studios) are promoted openly. Sponsorships (e.g. ESN) are marked with an asterisk as ads or affiliate links in his video descriptions. Trymacs is one of the few creators who disclose their income. Rule of thumb: if discount codes/links show up → it’s advertising.
How can you support Trymacs?
A Twitch sub (or Amazon Prime sub), a YouTube membership.
Buying products: Happy Slice pizza, Happy Chips, AMA Studios merch.
Engagement: sharing VODs/clips, commenting constructively, respecting the chat rules.
Community tournaments: taking part fairly, no spam.
All of this helps the quality of the community and supports Trymacs directly.
Further reading
- All participants of Craft Attack 14 (overview & links)
- Trymacs on Wikipedia (detailed biography & career, in German)
Transparency & sources
Profiles: YouTube main channel incl. the video description of October 13, 2026, SecondTry, TryReact, Twitch incl. panels, Instagram, X, TikTok, Discord, Happy Slice, Craft Attack participant list, Mein-MMO on Craft Attack 13.
Background (in German): Wikipedia, YouTube Fandom, FLIMMO rating, Mein-MMO on his 2024 YouTube income, Promiflash on the “Beyond Business” podcast (April 2026), PC-WELT on his setup (2022).
We update the figures and the content mix automatically every week via the YouTube and Twitch APIs.
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