Anton Slashcev

10 rules every game designer must follow: 𝟭. 🎁 𝗡𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 ↳ Players hate losing something they worked hard for. • It feels unfair if it’s taken without their input. • Let them give it up only by choice (e.g., selling or swapping). 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: During the FTUE, you can give something cool & powerful to hook them and then take it away. Players are fine with this because they didn’t 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 it. 𝟮. 🎯 𝗔𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 ↳ Players should always know what to do next. • The path can be hard, but the goal must be obvious. 𝟯. 🏆 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 […]

Daily Bonus Do's and Don'ts Based on the Playliner research, here’s a quick breakdown of what works and what doesn’t in daily bonus design:--- What doesn’t work: --- • Confusing progress bars • Lack of clarity on the next reward • Poor visualization of player progress • Missing timers • Distracting visuals--- What works: --- • Clear headers that don’t distract. • Progress bars for additional rewards as long-term motivation. • Well-visualized progress, with the next reward clearly indicated. • A big reward on key days (e.g., Day 7) to keep players coming back. • Precise countdown timers for the next reward.

Retention is key for game success. Here are 22 proven tips to keep players coming back for more: 1. Keep the tutorial short and fun. Teach the basics without overwhelming. 2. Ensure the first-time user experience (FTUE) is smooth and clear so players start having fun quickly. 3. Start strong with a surprising and unique hook to grab attention. 4. Match gameplay with ads and expectations. Deliver what is promised. 5. Set clear goals to keep players focused and engaged. 6. Include fun rewards like win streaks, daily bonuses, and challenges. 7. Make sure the game runs smoothly with no bugs or crashes. 8. Balance difficulty. Keep it challenging but not frustrating. 9. Analyze where players drop off and fix those churn points. 10. Add progression systems to keep players motivated. 11. Introduce fresh mechanics as the game progresses. 12. […]

Solo Tournaments Guide Here’s how they work, based on the Playliner breakdown of Match Factory tournaments:𝟭. 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸 • Players qualify by completing at least one level. • Inactive players are excluded, and everyone begins on equal ground. 𝟮. 𝗪𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 • Win a level on the first try? Your event token multiplier increases. • Fail? The multiplier resets, adding stakes to every move. 𝟯. 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 • Players are grouped into pools of 30–50, matched by activity or spending habits. • Bots may fill gaps, keeping the competition alive. 𝟰. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻𝘀 • Event tokens come from core gameplay: --- Completing levels --- Collecting special items • More tokens = higher leaderboard rankings. 𝟱. 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 • Tournaments run for 1–3 days, with a visible countdown timer to maintain urgency. 𝟲. 𝗥𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 • Tiered prizes motivate participation: --- Top 3: […]

How to make your game look stunning? It comes down to six key fundamentals:1. 🎥 Camera A great camera is your starting point. • Pick the right angles and horizon line. • Highlight the most important gameplay elements. • Avoid awkward, disorienting views.2. ⚫⚪ Contrast Make important objects pop. • Bright and dark areas should balance for clarity. • Separate key objects from the background visually. • Use contrast to guide the player’s attention naturally.3. 🎨 Composition Lead the player’s eye where it matters. • Add guiding lines to focus attention. • Follow the rule of thirds for balance. • Make every shot purposeful and easy to read.4. 💡 Light Lighting is more than mood—it’s direction. • Highlight paths and objectives with light. • Use shadows and highlights for depth. • Dynamic lighting can boost immersion.5. 🕺 Animation Movement makes […]