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Can you guess how many players have crushed over 10,000 levels in Candy Crush without opening their wallets? The answer might surprise you! 💸 🌟 Dive into the Game Design Magic Behind Candy Crush Saga! 🎮 Ever wondered how the team at King makes Candy Crush levels so addictively fun? 🍭 King revealed that making fun levels isn’t just about luck; it’s about understanding players. 🤔 Level 65 used to be super hard, making it both exciting and a bit frustrating. King discovered that balancing difficulty is key. 🧩 Making a level easier can actually keep players coming back for more, just like in your favorite stories where challenges get tougher but still possible to beat. 📚 Game design is like cooking; you need the right mix of ingredients. For King, this means mixing how long it takes players to stop playing (time to abandon) with how long it takes to win (time to pass) to measure if a level is just the right kind of challenging. 🍲 Sometimes, the hardest levels are the most rewarding! Shorter levels are often more fun – it’s like having a quick but exciting adventure rather than a never-ending journey. 🏃♂️ And by understanding how skilled their players are, King can tailor each level to be a perfect fit, keeping the game fun and challenging for everyone. 🎯 By focusing on the least fun levels and making them better, King keeps the game exciting and engaging for all players. This shows how important it is to listen to players and keep improving the game. Remember, making a game too hard might not pay off, but making sure everyone enjoys playing always will🏅 So, the secret to a great game? Understanding your players and making sure there’s always something new and exciting around the corner! 🌈 #gamedesign #candycrush #gamedev 🕹️👾

As a professional in my 40s, I proudly identify myself as a product of the 70s generation. We were born during a time when playing in the streets was the norm, paving the way for the last generation to do so freely. We were the pioneers of video games and the last to experience the joy of recording songs off the radio onto cassette tapes. Unlike today, we walked over a mile without the concerns of safety that exist now, and had to be home when the street lights came on. Saturday mornings were filled with animated cartoons, and we were the ones who mastered programming the VCR before anyone else. Our entertainment included Atari and Nintendo, and we knew how to get down at house parties, dancing up a sweat! Our childhood memories are full of shows like Fat Albert, Star Trek, Soul Train, Gilligan’s Island, Voltron, Superted, Scooby-Doo, Sanford and Son, The Facts of Life, and Good Times. We grew up with cars without seat belts or airbags, living without the convenience of cell phones. We didn't have the luxury of flat screens, surround sound, iPads, or social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and Snapchat. The internet and computers were not a part of our childhood, but that didn't stop us from having an incredible time and cultivating our unique sense of style. Let's celebrate the experiences and memories we shared as the last generation of free-spirited street players, the first gamers, and the trendsetters without modern technological conveniences. Our journey shaped us into resilient individuals with an appreciation for simpler times and a knack for adapting to the changing world. Let's stay connected and continue to make an impact in the professional sphere, bringing our distinctive style to the forefront. Can you relate with any of these? #70sGeneration #ChildhoodMemories #LastGenerationOfStreetPlay #VideoGamePioneers #CassetteTapeNostalgia #SaturdayMorningCartoons #VCRMastery #HousePartyDanceOffs #70sTVShows #NoSeatBeltNoProblem #TechFreeChildhood #SimplerTimes #UniqueStyle #LinkedInConnections #ProfessionalImpact

Growing up, Fridays were sacred in my family. It was the day where my parents and I would indulge in an overflowing game night, regardless of how the rest of the week had gone. We played everything from Fireball Island, Torpedo Run, to an array of video games, including classics like Oregon Trail, Carmen Sandiego, Dr. Mario, Tetris, Super Mario Bros., Asteroids, and Pole Position Crafting excellent content for children can be challenging. Educational games are wonderful, but we also need engaging general content that children can also share and enjoy with their parents That's why I appreciate shows like Bluey, films like Super Mario, and games such as Super Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. There's a shortage of quality content like these As a parent, I believe it's essential not to rush my kids into playing the same games I do. I prefer to curate a collection of age-appropriate titles for them. Reliving the joy of early Atari games, well-suited for parent-child playtime, is something I genuinely enjoy And this is why I am incredibly thankful for Disney Illusion Island. Could I nitpick the game for minor issues? Absolutely. Should it boast an 80s Metacritic rating? Not quite. But is it a truly enjoyable game that I can share not only with my children, but also my parents and spouse? Yes, absolutely! By that standard, it's a must-play The vibrant art style, unique characterizations, the ability to assist less experienced players, and a level of challenge that maintains engagement throughout the game are all praiseworthy. While it's no Celeste or Ori and the Blind Forest, it is the most captivating FAMILY platformer in recent memory if you have already exhausted Super Mario titles Finding solid, kid-friendly titles outside of certain genres or franchises can be tough, making this game a true gem A big thank you goes to Dlala Studios and The Walt Disney Company for this. While it could use a bit more polish, I want to extend a heartfelt vote of confidence and gratitude from the Satvat household. Keep creating games like these, and you'll have our support And to all parents out there: consider giving Disney Illusion Island a try. It's a delightful game that will provide a fun time for both you and your kids. I'm certain you'll adore it

🎉 Let’s Play in May! 🎈   In today's fast-paced world with exponentially growing to-do lists, it's easy to forget the power of play. While we may remember to exercise or journal, it's rare to hear of anyone taking time for play. But here's the thing: play isn't just fun and games—it's a game-changer!   Despite its widespread recognition for its numerous benefits in learning, creativity, problem-solving, innovation, and performance, play stands in stark contrast to being a mere means to an end. Play – per definition – is an activity sought for the pure purpose of bringing us joy in the moment. It allows us to be truly alive and thriving. Play is nourishment for a flourishing soul and a flourishing world, with its multitude of merits emerging as a natural byproduct. So let us honor play, not hidden behind agendas of productivity, but let's embrace its true magic and revisit the carefree days of childhood, where Pippi Longstocking and Super Mario sparked our joy and imagination. 🌟   Join me, Birna Dröfn Birgisdóttir, and Markus Utomo on an adventure to rediscover the delight and transformative power of play. 🌈 Throughout May, we'll dive into fascinating facts, share inspiring stories, and even have some game cards up our sleeves for instant fun! 🃏 👉 https://lnkd.in/epha48nf   We’d like to hear how intentional playtime is making a difference in your life! #LetsPlay #PowerOfPlay #PlayInMay #RediscoverJoy #GameChanger #ChildhoodMemories #PureJoy #FlourishingSoul #EmbracePlay #FunAndGames #JoyfulJourney #PlayfulAdventure Credits: Image by Pixabay

The Candy Crush Saga team is incredibly smart. I usually only intend to spend 15 minutes a day playing it but end up spending around an hour on the app. Why? You can get more turns or lives by simply watching a 30 second ad or playing a small game. Now the ads aren’t an issue because 30 seconds are nothing. I usually freshen up and do itsy-bitsy chores and get 2-3 extra turns easily. But then the other bit which is playing a game (which is also an ad) is interesting. I play a game while waiting to replenish my life. It’s a low effort low brain game, so I don’t get irritated. I get my extra lives without losing my patience. And I win the advertisement game which is instant gratification and a major high! Absolute win- win for Candy crush and the advertisers! And that’s how 15 minutes become one hour! Follow me for more time wasting tips 💰

Flirty Snapchat stickers for Everyone - Where to download Free Snapchat Stickers? #snapchat #snapchatalgorithm #flirtysnapchat #snapchatstickers #snapchatAI #AIAlgorithms #augmentedreality #VirtualRealityDesign #virtualreality #userengagement #contentmoderation #datacollection #dataannotation #aitools #modelteaining #validation #ContinuousImprovement We have developed this guide to help you learn about the various aspects of Snapchat stickers and where to download them https://lnkd.in/duBdid-g

Investigating how studios are playtesting reminds me of stacking my Charizard with some really powerful attacking moves and no buffs, here's why Having no buff moves, or status effects and only focusing on attacking is a single strategy that's pretty good and get you to complete the main story line in any Pokémon game, you might get lucky with a burn with Charizard, but if you want to get competitive then you've got to get much more creative to stay ahead 🫡 As part of our own internal research we've been seeing the "only attack" strategy a lot at PlaytestCloud, it's lots of unmoderated sessions that ask similar questions. Fortunately with Rohan, Ugo Bui-Xuan and Gareth we have put together some innovative new plans as we want to help studios of all shapes and sizes start to get their strategies more succinct. Think of what we are putting together as the strategywiki of games user research 👀 We're calling them Research Advisory Packages, and they're designed to help folks out with all the different facets of game development, DM me if you want to talk about them some more. We've been seeing some great reception from our early adopters so far 💪

The ‘Summer of Play’ continues! And now, we're turning the page to a whole new chapter… We’re taking Play from a destination people visit for apps to an end-to-end experience that’s more than a store. Now, instead of users only having to come to Play – we're also bringing Play to users. We’re making it easier for users to connect with their interests, and for developers to connect with users – with more ways to discover apps and games, more games across more surfaces, more rewards and more helpful content when and where it’s needed. Check out the full slate of announcements here: https://goo.gle/3A4b0XI And to bring this new chapter to life, we also have a fresh new brand and tagline that brings it all together – ‘Go Play’. It’s our invitation for users to go straight to what they care about because Play is doing the work on their behalf. #GoPlay! #GooglePlay 🎉

Since our insights from the LVUP Accelerator program, We are shifting from our Match3-RPG to something bigger We have released an alpha on iOS and Playstore, and we have done NO MARKETING yet, just the organic result from the stores. The numbers are really interesting so far - 40 DAU average - 43% D1 retentions - 21 min average sessions The alpha is just a 4h max gameplay with interstitial monetization. Our next move is to integrate some IAP and see the retention and conversion on a 5K userbase. Let's see how it will evolve ^_^. I think we are on something.

Platform Diversification🤟 At #Cabbage&Tyler, we connect w/children and their co-viewing adults through platform diversification and technology to match today’s consumer habits. We are specifically focusing on platforms that provide more playability. How about doing something together? Game Dev, Web3, KidApps🤪 #gamification #kidstories #kidgames #PlatformDiversification #playability #storytelling #cabbageandtyler