The world of hyper-casual games is a fascinating one. It’s characterized by simplicity, instant playability, and mass appeal. But beneath this apparent simplicity lies a wealth of strategic decisions, design principles, and user engagement techniques that can make the difference between a good game and a great one. In the coming paragraphs, we’ll delve into …

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There’s a new contender in the arcade idle space – Burger Please. This trending mobile game surpassed 20 million downloads in just a few months of its release. It’s currently among the top 10 most downloaded games in its genre. (AppMagic) Will this mobile game rise to the top and achieve longevity or will its …

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Everybody knows about casual and hyper-casual games. But have you heard of hybrid-casual games? This relatively new genre is taking the mobile game market by storm because of its unique fusion of different genres. Many claim hybrid-casual games have superior engagement and retention, which leads to more successful monetization. Learn all about it in our …

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Wondering how to make money from hyper-casual games? You’ve come to the right place.  By reading this article, you will learn about the main strategies hyper-casual game developers use to make the big bucks. Let’s start. Hyper-Casual Games: Key Characteristics  The sheer nature of hyper-casual games plays a huge role in the way they make …

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French publisher Voodoo announces hyper-casual development competition. The competition will start on October 10th, 2021, and finish on December 10th. Recently, Voodoo has been in the news since they acquired an Israeli studio, Beach Bum.  During the competition, Voodoo will provide assistance to all participants in a launch of a hyper-casual game. The competition will …

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Rovio acquires Ruby Games as part of their growth strategy. According to Rovio’s press release, the acquisition of the hyper-casual game developer will happen in parts. The first payment will be $10 million for 20% of Ruby Games’ shares. After that, Rovio will buy the next 50% with the price depending on the studios’ performance. …

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You want your user acquisition efforts to pay off and we get you. To achieve this with hyper casual games you will need plenty of data. Look no further. Here’s the only analysis you’ll need. We give you an overview of the most recent and relevant market research on hyper casual games coming from Adjust …

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Need data on hyper-casual games and its players to improve your user acquisition and monetization strategy? We got you! In this hyper-casual games report, we cover everything you ever wanted to know about this popular genre. Let’s dive right in! Introduction and Methodology We’ll go over the research that’s based on data from Facebook Gaming’s …

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What exactly makes a hyper-casual game successful? What are the key elements of a hyper-casual game? This fast ascending game genre seems simple, but there is more to it than it meets the eye.