The A/B Testing Playbook for Mobile Games
In the first article in this series: The A/B Testing Playbook for Mobile Games, Part 1: Structuring the Experiment, we discussed the different types of A/B testing (also known as “split-testing”), how to properly structure experiments, and the most common …
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In our work on 100+ games with 80+ game teams, there are some challenges that we encounter again and again. Over time, our experiences naturally evolve into generalizable best-practices. In these articles, I attempt to …
Wireframes and Best Practices for Building a Minimal Viable Product for Your In-Game Mobile Free-to-Play Game Store
Visual Hierarchy in IAP Stores
Top-grossing mobile games use visual hierarchy to guide players’ purchases. Here’s your playbook for visual hierarchy in IAP stores!
Checklist for Creating IAP Special Offers That Sell
In mobile games, IAP Merchandising is an area where best-practices are well established. Here’s your checklist for creating IAP Special Offers that sell!
Understanding IAP Merchandising
Successful free-to-play mobile games use effective IAP Merchandising. But what does that actually mean, and what are its components?
High-Yield Design Patterns for F2P Games
“We have tons of ideas, but what should we do first?” Having worked with over 30 game teams as a product consultant, I’ve been surprised by how often developers fail to frame the prioritization problem correctly. As a result, I’ve seen …
How to Fail in F2P Mobile Games
Previously, in “How to Fail in F2P Mobile Games…” In Part II of “How to Fail in F2P Mobile Games” we touched on three distinct approaches to product and feature design: Adapting Proven Solutions, Forward-Innovation, and Pure (blank slate) Design. Now, in …
The F2P Designer’s Dilemma
Like many mobile game PMs and designers, I cut my teeth in premium console game production. Down in the trenches, creative decision-making flowed freely, and we were blissfully ignorant of and unperturbed by broader business realities …
Understanding the Business Case in Mobile F2P Games
As we know, 95% of mobile F2P games are unprofitable. After working on 80+ mobile projects with 30+ game teams, I’ve seen these odds play out first-hand. It’s quite understandable. Building a modern mobile game product is no easy feat! …