#GameDev

💡 Teamwork Meets FOMO in Royal Kingdom 💡 Royal Kingdom by Dream Games has added an interesting nudge to encourage Kingdom Pass purchases. When a teammate buys the pass, everyone on the team gets a small gift 🎁, and you also see who bought it and who the gift is from. 👀This creates a mix of [social proof] and [peer pressure]: 👉 You see others buying the pass and feel the subtle urge to join in. 👉 You know your purchase benefits the team, adding an altruistic spin. 👉 It highlights who bought the pass, making it harder to resist and avoid feeling left out. It’s a clever mix of psychology and monetization—rewarding players and driving engagement at the same time. 🧠💰

Early bird doesn’t catch the worm, smart one does!Best match3D game was released the latest! How? Best match-3D Game was released late 2023,The last release on the top 10 list. Made by,A mobile puzzle game developer, Peak Games.Known with Toon Blast and Toy Blast.Now, they added another game to the Top Lists:Match Factory! How did they do it?✦ Data Driven Design Decisions,✦ Gameplay first mentality,✦ Experience, art and..✦ Level design..70% of the game comes from already exiting games.They didn't re-invent the wheel, no need to.20% was something the team could do BETTER.Level design, UX, overall flow of the game.They have mastered this over the years.They literally show off here...10% ? Well that was something new.

FTUE Guide For Casual Games Based on the Playliner research, here are key takeaways from studying FTUE of 30 top games:1. Gameplay:• Primary mechanics are introduced right away, ensuring clarity.• Early levels are easy, helping players build confidence.• 33% include bonus levels for added fun and rewards.2. Onboarding:• Tutorials usually span the first four levels, providing gradual instructions.• Core gameplay-focused games teach mechanics directly, while meta-progression games tie them into the story.3. Mechanics:• 1-4 new mechanics are added progressively to avoid overwhelming players.• Boosters appear later (level 7 and 9), showcasing advanced strategies.4. Progression:• Players experience a 99%+ win rate early on, reinforcing positive feedback.• Most games push players through 15-20 levels in the first 30 minutes.• Meta-progression games offer early milestones to highlight meaningful progress.5. Monetization:• Ads are avoided during the first session to keep players immersed.• Free rewards, […]

🚀 Ad Flow in Sticker Book by Lion Studios 🚀 While playing Sticker Book, I encountered a pretty interesting ad strategy that caught my attention:1️⃣ You’re immersed in the game, placing your stickers and having fun.2️⃣ Suddenly, a “No Ads” offer pops up, giving you the option to remove ads for 30 days.3️⃣ If you close this offer without buying, you then see a screen labeled "Ad Break."4️⃣ Right after, the ad starts, but psychologically it feels different! By closing the offer, it’s almost like you’ve chosen to accept the ad instead. It’s a subtle yet effective way of presenting ad-free options while keeping ads less intrusive.🔍Would love to hear your insights and whether you feel this kind of flow encourages ad removal purchases!

Have you had a chance to "dress up" your game for Christmas yet? Just compiled a collection of Christmas references from top games for you.

I highlighted 4 important questions on First Time User Experience (FTUE), so you can improve it. What is FTUE?Simply, it’s your golden ticket for retention.It’s your chance to get your player’s attention!Why?Because those are the very moments,Players decide whether it's worth coming back.And you want them to come back.How to offer an excellent FTUE?↳ Avoid Distracting or Unnecessary Steps↳ Use Comparisons to Highlight Benefits↳ Simplify Navigation and Onboarding↳ Leverage Data-Driven Adjustments↳ Fix Bugs and Improve Performance↳ Introduce Core Features Early↳ Personalize the Onboarding

Arcane: Bringing a New Audience to League of Legends: Wild Rift 💎 59K downloads in a single day—the highest number Riot Games’ legendary mobile MOBA has seen in 2.5 years (since May 2022).This is the power of Arcane, my favorite animated series that introduced League of Legends to me and countless others. Here’s what Wild Rift developers did to take maximum from the show:— Two new characters from Arcane: Heimerdinger and Ambessa 👸🏾— An Arcane Battle Pass featuring two exclusive skins from the series 🎟️ — Special puzzle quest with Arcane characters and landscapes 🧩— Six Arcane-themed skins available in the store 🎨— ASO changes featuring Arcane characters📱What really impressed me, though, was how Riot planned to retain players after the series concluded and the initial hype began to fade:1️⃣ Exclusive skins were released after the final act, encouraging players […]