Anton Slashcev

How do you design an addictive game? 𝟭. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗽: • A simple, repeatable cycle: Challenge → Action → Reward • Instant gratification with quick loot and flashy visuals • Small dopamine hits to keep players coming back 𝟮. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: • Quick upgrades for short-term wins • Unlockable skills for mid-term goals • Achievements and leaderboards for long-term motivation 𝟯, 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻: • Daily rewards, time-limited events, and seasonal content • FOMO mechanics with exclusive items • Social incentives like guilds and team challenges 𝟰. 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿: • Gradual difficulty scaling to keep players in flow • Rewarding visuals, audio cues, and haptics • Emotional connection through narrative and characters 𝟱. 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: • Leaderboards, rankings, and PvP battles • Clans, co-op modes, and community-building mechanics • […]

Game narratives aren’t just text. They’re experiences. A great game story makes players feel like they shape the world, not just move through it. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸? • 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 – Choices should have real consequences. • 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 – The world itself should tell the story. • 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 – Moments that stay with players. • 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 – Less cutscenes, more discovery. • 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 – Balance story and action to keep engagement high. 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲? 1. Start with the concept ↳ Define genre, mechanics, and hooks. 2. Develop the world ↳ Create lore that integrates with gameplay. 3. Design meaningful characters ↳ Their arcs should connect with challenges. 4. Tie story to gameplay ↳ Make failures, successes, and choices matter. 5. Use interactive tools ↳ Dialogue, lore-rich environments, and collectibles. 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 […]

What makes a game unforgettable? Here’s a breakdown of what truly matters in game design: 𝟭. 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 🌌 ↳ Aesthetics + Narrative = A world players don’t want to leave 𝟮. 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 🔄 ↳ Progression + Discovery = A reason to come back, again and again 𝟯. 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 ⚡ ↳ Uncertainty + Urgency = Moments that keep players on the edge of their seats 𝟰. 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄 🌊 ↳ Challenge + Skill = That perfect balance where time seems to disappear 𝟱. 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 💬 ↳ Agency + Feedback = Players feeling their choices truly matter 𝟲. 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 🏆 ↳ Iteration + Achievement = The thrill of leveling up and improving 𝟳. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 📈 ↳ Effort + Reward = Clear goals that make every step satisfying 𝟴. 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 📅 ↳ Habit + Anticipation = A reason to log back in every day […]

20 Costly Production Mistakes and How to Avoid Them 1. Skipping Pre ProductionValidate gameplay, market fit, and timelines first.2. Ignoring Player Feedback EarlyStart playtesting early and often.3. Overcomplicating the Core LoopFocus on a simple, addictive loop first.4. Underestimating Live Ops ComplexityPlan your live ops roadmap before launch.5. Unrealistic Milestone TimelinesSet realistic milestones with buffer time for iterations.6. Poor Communication Between TeamsUse daily standups and shared dashboards to stay in sync.7. Ignoring Post Launch MetricsMonitor retention, DAU, ARPU, and LTV to guide updates.8. Over Monetizing Too SoonBuild engagement first, then monetize thoughtfully.9. Overworking the TeamFoster a positive work culture and promote balance.10. Skipping Market ResearchStudy your genre, competitors, and player expectations.11. Neglecting ScalabilityBuild scalable systems early and test them thoroughly.12. Lack of Clear DocumentationMaintain up-to-date documentation accessible to all teams.13. Failing to Localize ProperlyLocalize content, events, & monetization for each market.14. […]

10 Game Design Rules You Must Know:: 1. 🔍 Reward curiosity ↳ If players wander off the main path, make it worth their time. • Hidden treasures, story snippets, or rare items keep exploration exciting and rewarding.2. 🏆 Make victory and defeat crystal clear ↳ Avoid confusing win/lose conditions. • Players need to understand how they can succeed, and why they failed. • Visual cues like progress bars or danger symbols (e.g., red or sharp objects) help a lot.3. 🔄 Be consistent ↳ Patterns build trust. • If the “exit” button is always top-right, keep it there. • Never break the rules you’ve taught players.4. 🌟 Guide, don’t lecture ↳ Nobody likes a dull tutorial. • Help players learn through subtle hints, not drawn-out lessons. • Let them discover solutions on their own.5. ⚖️ Keep it fair ↳ Unfair moments […]