Trending Live-Ops Events: Grid Scavenger Hunt

Welcome back to another edition of my segment on Live-ops events in mobile games!

This week, we are exploring an intriguing event concept: the Grid Scavenger Hunt.

Let’s dive into this versatile event’s mechanics, impact, and potential!

What is the Grid Scavenger Hunt and Why is it Effective?

Event Mechanics:

✅ Players earn scissors by completing orders, which are used to remove tiles in a grid.

✅ Some tiles contain event items needed for progression.

✅ Rewards like energy and chests are given for collecting all items. A progress bar tracks additional rewards.

✅ Players can obtain extra scissors through special event monetization offers or by using hard currency, adding a sink for in-game resources.

Impact and Versatility:

✅ This event stabilizes midweek revenue drops rather than causing spikes.

✅ The Grid Scavenger Hunt is a flexible tool for patching event schedules and providing fresh experiences.

✅ From my experience, it is highly rewarding at the start and purchase-provoking towards the end, making it effective throughout the week.

The strategic timing and rewarding nature of this event make it effective for maintaining player engagement and stabilizing revenue.