Why Chance-Based Mechanics Keep Us Hooked

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Have you ever played a game that was frustrating in a good way? Nerve-wracking but kept you immersed for hours? Oftentimes the games that keep us most invested are those that expertly deploy chance-based mechanics.

Our new report, Why Chance-Based Mechanics Keep Us Hooked dives into the tactics top games use to keep us coming back for more, using MONOPOLY GO! as a case study.

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Inside, you’ll learn about:

  • Player psychology: Get inside your users’ heads by learning about the psychological mechanisms that fuel engagement and retention — including how to foster true excitement.

  • Top-of-the-line tactics: Learn about the “saw-tooth” pattern of difficulty, ideal tile-landing frequency, and various visualization techniques for boosting engagement.

  • Core gameplay deconstruction: View detailed charts outlining the difficulty level and rewards cadences MONOPOLY GO! uses to foster loyalty among players.

  • Live Ops and bonus events: See how top game studios like Scopely employ strategic Live Ops in order to enchant and retain users.