Ad Monetization in Match-3 Games
๐ฏ Ad Monetization in Match-3 Games: the Kings of SegmentationMatch-3 games are a cornerstone of mobile gaming, theyโre known for their massive IAP revenues. But whatโs less talked about is thatย Match-3 games also monetize with ads. Ad Monetization in Match-3 can be broken down into 3 main categories:1๏ธโฃ Segmented by IAPs- Unified FTUE: All users experience the same onboarding and early gameplay.- IAP Purchase Window: Tracks when most users make their first purchase. If no purchases occur within the purchase window, Rewarded Video (RV) ads unlock economic value for players2๏ธโฃ Segmented by GEO- Certain geos are less likely to yield IAP revenue and instead focus on ad-based monetization.- Ads unlock after FTUE in geos with a low likelihood of IAPs, primarily through RV and interstitial placements.- Example: Candy Crush, rumored to generate $750M/year from ads.3๏ธโฃ No Ads- Some large […]