Monetizing In-Game Competition

1. Easy to learn, difficult to master

Your gameplay should be self-explanatory. This means that little to no tutorial should be required to start playing. If the tutorial is needed, however, try to limit this to simple iconography, so that people can jump right in.

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2. Keep it short

The average single match duration should be no longer than 5 minutes. Longer feedback loops tend to lower much-desired replayability, as it’s seen as a significant time investment.

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3. Make it practicable

Engaging gameplay doesn't end with mechanics. Game replayability grows drastically when the game is genuinely skill-based. Make it so that although players intuitively know what the game is about, it takes them many repetitions to master it.

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4. Be fair

Reward players for their time and effort. Fair gameplay determines if players are satisfied with their results and greatly impacts the retention.

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5. Simple and rewarding core loop

Creating one sounds easy, but it's far from truth. We know all the best tips and tricks for building and implementing engaging gameplay. Some of the best practices are published on our blog.