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Great to see you all! Hello mobile game enthusiasts! 🤩 Games are a powerful tool that shapes players' brains. Crafting these experiences leaves a lasting impact.It is possible to design the experience hormonally:Dopamine 🎉𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀: The "feel-good hormone," key for pleasure, reward, and motivation.𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆: Leveling up, achieving success, winning rewards.𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀: Increases pleasure and happiness, and boosts motivation.𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: Think of the joy when beating a tough area in Dark Souls or unlocking a rare achievement in WoW. That’s dopamine rewarding your effort.-Adrenaline 🚀𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀: The "fight or flight" hormone, preps the body for action.𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆: Thrilling scenes, enemy encounters.𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀: Increases heart rate, boosts energy and alertness.𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲:  Feel your heart race during a boss battle in Sekiro or when you're carefully pulling your fallen friend in Chained Together? That’s adrenaline.-Serotonin 🌞𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀: Stabilizes mood, well-being, and happiness.𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆: […]

Here's the breakdown of social presence in popular games: • Zynga Poker (with Core): 85%• Monopoly Go: 70%• Board Kings: 70%• Coin Master: 67%• Dice Dreams: 27%• Animals & Coins: 18%• Solitaire Tripeaks: 10%• June's Journey: 9%• Candy Crush Saga: 7%• Royal Match: 5%• Zynga Poker (without Core): 5%• Fishdom: 4%• Best Fiends: 0%• Solitaire Grand Harvest: 0%Statistics are based on 10-hour playtests for each game, during which all moments where the player sees avatars or names of other players on the screen were counted.Data Source: Playliner

Here's a great example of an effective phone connect funnel that I saw in Coin Master by Moon Active. This simple yet engaging process makes it easy for players to connect their phone numbers and rewards them along the way. It’s a strategy that other game developers can learn from to enhance player engagement and retention.How It Works:✅ Step 1: Enter Your Phone Number✅ Step 2: Enter the Verification Code✅ Step 3: Receive Your Rewards✅ Step 4: Add Friends and Get Additional RewardsThis method is straightforward and keeps the user engaged throughout the process by offering immediate rewards. It's an excellent way to integrate players more deeply into the game ecosystem and ensure they feel valued.