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Meta in match3 game trends
About 70% of the US top 100 Match3 games have adopted at least some sort of meta elements as part of their gameplay.
Top trending meta-features:
DĂ©cor and customization are trending choices in M3 games
RPG elements in the M3 games play a huge role in player motivation. >> Major motivational driver is the avatar system for players, giving players a more direct sense of âyouâ in the gameâs worldÂ
Why add meta?
possibilities for differentiation and a deeper gaming experience
Increase âsinksâ and monetization
đđœ Collections and customization elements donât affect the core game, so thereâs no fear of âpay 2 winâ
Broaden motivational appeal
Renovation meta in casual game trends
Renovation and construction elements have become one of the most popular meta-features among the top-grossing Casual games
Renovation meta fits almost any kind of core gameplay, it doesnât affect the balance of the core gameplay or no fear of P2W
Cartic P, @iCartic