Game Economy Loop 101
How to balance your video game in 4 basic steps. It all starts with mastering the game economy loop.Every video game play loop works with math.Math that connects different dots.A game economy is the ''blueprint''For any good game out there.Master these steps, and,Get better results!「1」TAP:List the resources of your gameExperience, currency, loot, etc.「2」ENGAGEMENT:Create a fun gameplay mechanicTo engage players generate resources,Over and over again.「3」FEEDBACK LOOP:This is where it gets really tricky.You have to define game contentTo trigger players going forward,Better items, more levels, a leaderboard, etc.「4」TRADE:Carefully designed game currencies,To draw a monetization line betweenThe soft and hard currencies.Resulting profitable & fun game experience.Master these, and eventually,You get results.Now, go hug your game economy designers,Buy them a cup of coffee,Take them out for lunch,Or tag them to show your gratitude.PS: The Secret on the drawing is my terrible handwriting that my […]
