Cup Heroes: Voodoo's new hybridcasual hit making $160k/day! Steady growth w/ adplacement excellence

In this episode, we dive into a detailed review of the game Cup Heroes by Voodoo, discussing its hybrid casual gameplay, performance metrics, monetization strategies, and user experience. We explore the game's growth trajectory, retention rates, and how it compares to other titles in the market. Discussing the effectiveness of decoys and rewards in gameplay, the impact of skill randomizers on player experience, and the creative approaches used in game advertising. Our conversation also touches on the importance of testing different ad creatives! This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously. Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠ Youtube: https://youtu.be/lIaP8MJ5Dms Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2o1689ww5-6xo82AVLQQI~IwHKvtps8Q Agenda 00:00 Epic intro 01:20 Game Performance Metrics 06:01 Gameplay Mechanics and Features 12:01 Monetization Strategies 17:56 Comparative Analysis with Other Games 22:17 Game Design Insights and Comparisons 24:01 Monetization Strategies and Revenue Estimations 26:50 User Engagement and Ad Revenue Dynamics 29:57 Skill Randomization and Gameplay Mechanics 33:54 User Acquisition and Marketing Tactics 42:18 Exploring Game Mechanics and User Engagement 48:30 Advertising Strategies in Mobile Gaming 55:00 Creatives 59:50 Evaluating Game Features and Monetization Strategies --------------------------------------- Matej Lancaric User Acquisition & Creatives Consultant ⁠https://lancaric.me Felix Braberg Ad monetization consultant ⁠https://www.felixbraberg.com Jakub Remiar Game design consultant ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakubremiar --------------------------------------- Takeaways Cub Heroes is a hybrid casual game that combines various gameplay elements. The game has shown gradual growth since its soft launch in February 2024. Retention rates are crucial for monetization, with day 30 and day 90 metrics being particularly important. Monetization strategies include a mix of in-app purchases and ad revenue. The game employs a unique skill randomizer mechanic that affects gameplay. User experience is impacted by the frequency and timing of ads during gameplay. Comparative analysis with other games reveals strengths and weaknesses in retention and monetization. The hosts predict future trends in the gaming market based on current performance metrics. Engagement mechanics are essential for retaining players in hybrid casual games. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding user behavior in mobile gaming. Decoys can significantly enhance player motivation and engagement. Ad monetization strategies are evolving with more rewarded ads per session. Skill randomizers play a crucial role in gameplay and ad exposure. --------------------------------------- Please share the podcast with your industry friends, dogs & cats. Especially cats! They love it! Hit the Subscribe button on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple! Please share feedback and comments - [email protected] --------------------------------------- If you are interested in getting UA tips every week on Monday, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lancaric.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & sign up for the Brutally Honest newsletter by Matej Lancaric Latest article - https://open.substack.com/pub/lancaric/p/match-3d-ua-playbook-real-data-inside?r=7qqaf&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Do you have UA questions nobody can answer? Ask ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej AI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - the First UA AI in the gaming industry! https://lancaric.me/matej-ai