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Why Chance-Based Mechanics Keep Us Hooked. +MonopolyGO Deconstruction
The Nature of Thrill and Excitement. Anticipation. Near Miss, FUUUU-factor. The Chance to Win Big. Skinner Box.
Monopoly GO! One of the Best Chance-Based Systems
Olha Semykina
Dec 23, 202511 min read
20 Offer Types You Should Know
Offers are everywhere — but not all of them work the same way. Offers can look simple — but behind every Good one , there’s Strategy. In...
Olha Semykina
Jun 26, 20257 min read
Solitaire BOOM! Candy Crush and Disney Solitaires
Another Tri-Peaks? Let’s see if these new titles actually bring something fresh.
Olha Semykina
Apr 23, 20257 min read
Block Blast: Success Formula
No LiveOps. No IAPs. BUT a market Giant. Sometimes, the most impactful features are the ones players don’t even notice.
Olha Semykina
Feb 3, 20257 min read
Unpacking Royal Kingdom’s Design
This article is a Must-read for both Game Designers and Level Designers.
By the end, I’ll deep-dive into ALL 50(!) Gameplay Mechanics from
Olha Semykina
Jan 23, 20255 min read
The Movie Test: Can Your Game Pass It?
A Casual Moment, A Big Idea Last night, I found myself in a situation I’m sure many of you can relate to — the movie’s playing, but I’m...
Olha Semykina
Oct 10, 20244 min read
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