What does it take for a game to "hook" people

[Silberman]

I actually think that simplicity is one of the key criteria when it comes to getting people hooked.

In general, people have pretty short attention spans, and they don't really like to have to learn a game inside out before being able to play it. That's why you see stuff like video poker dying out - because that actually requires skill and people just can't be screwed to have to learn the optimal strategy.

That's why simple games like dice, even though they are quite "boring" in the graphics sense, have made it big in the crypto world.

I think you have a point there, taking into account that the most popular games in cryptocurrency casinos are games like dice, roulette and slot machines, and those are games that are extremely simple on their nature then it makes sense that a game that is simple and that is easy to learn will be more popular than a game that is more complex, obviously not everyone is going to be attracted to that simplicity but without a doubt it plays a factor.

That is really a question of preference. Some might prefer simple and easy to learn games, and some might prefer games during which you can develop a strategy and adjust according to specific circumstances. I think Poker is the perfect example here. Many believe it is easy to learn, which is true if you just gamble a bit here and there and want to understand what the two cards mean in conjunction with the board. But actually Poker is hard to learn if you take into account all the strategic considerations that are possible in different scenarios.

Without a doubt each gambler is going to have their own preferences about the things that they like, and in fact I like games in which you need to think a lot, so games like poker are perfect for someone like myself, however if you take the time to see how much space is allocated at regular casinos for each kind of game you are going to see that the games that are the most simple to understand and to play are by far the most popular, so it seems that is an important factor when it comes to hooking people up.

[LUCKMCFLY]

I feel bored by spending a lot of time at home, and I admit online gambling is one solution to kill this boredom. Online casino owners know this,
so there is no doubt for gambling site owners to carry out promotions that require large costs. It is true that some gambling sites are not only
promos on this forum, some gambling sites are even promoted on many other websites. So it's not surprising that some online casino owners
have increased their income in a pandemic situation, because serious promotions will bring in many gamblers. I think the gambling industry is
becoming profitable now, because it can make a lot of money, the key can make many gamblers come and gamble comfortably.

You are right in that sense, the pandemic has caused many people to turn to online jobs, and casinos are an option both for fun, making money and as an anti-stress. For many the situation changes, because some will get the casinos as the best option to have fun, but others are going through very difficult situations and when they seek to profit only from casinos is where addiction comes into action and if there is no self-control things can worsen.

It must be recognized that casinos enter into direct interaction with emotions and it is thanks to people's emotions that casinos will always win, because many people at the time of playing forget the value of money and only concentrate on winning.

[Lordhermes]

Lol,so we know casinos will always win and yet we  still play to catch fun, but when we loose why does it affect us emotionally when we had in mind that casinos always win? It's addictive to be honest and it takes the mind of the strong ones to stop playing casinos games. I tried so many times on stake platform and I noticed it's a game of luck, no strategy puts you through.

[Betwrong]

I actually think that simplicity is one of the key criteria when it comes to getting people hooked.

In general, people have pretty short attention spans, and they don't really like to have to learn a game inside out before being able to play it. That's why you see stuff like video poker dying out - because that actually requires skill and people just can't be screwed to have to learn the optimal strategy.

That's why simple games like dice, even though they are quite "boring" in the graphics sense, have made it big in the crypto world.

Why do you think video poker is dying?
If you mean poker in slot machines, then it hardly ever had a large share in games in general, but now their number is increasing and it is losing its share only because of this.
If you mean online poker with real people, then despite the fact that the hype went through it has a huge constant gaming audience. The only problem I know with this kind of poker is the software that collects statistics on the players, which allows professional players to have an edge.

Actually @Kyraishi is right regarding the fact that video poker is dying. This game can't compete with modern sophisticated slots, and it's hard to imagine how you can improve this particular game to make it attractive amidst those newly developed slots.

And of course(or should I say "I hope") he didn't mean poker with real people, because there is a clear definition for what video poker is, and it's very close to a slot game and very far from real poker.

[mv1986]

I actually think that simplicity is one of the key criteria when it comes to getting people hooked.

In general, people have pretty short attention spans, and they don't really like to have to learn a game inside out before being able to play it. That's why you see stuff like video poker dying out - because that actually requires skill and people just can't be screwed to have to learn the optimal strategy.

That's why simple games like dice, even though they are quite "boring" in the graphics sense, have made it big in the crypto world.

I think you have a point there, taking into account that the most popular games in cryptocurrency casinos are games like dice, roulette and slot machines, and those are games that are extremely simple on their nature then it makes sense that a game that is simple and that is easy to learn will be more popular than a game that is more complex, obviously not everyone is going to be attracted to that simplicity but without a doubt it plays a factor.

That is really a question of preference. Some might prefer simple and easy to learn games, and some might prefer games during which you can develop a strategy and adjust according to specific circumstances. I think Poker is the perfect example here. Many believe it is easy to learn, which is true if you just gamble a bit here and there and want to understand what the two cards mean in conjunction with the board. But actually Poker is hard to learn if you take into account all the strategic considerations that are possible in different scenarios.

Without a doubt each gambler is going to have their own preferences about the things that they like, and in fact I like games in which you need to think a lot, so games like poker are perfect for someone like myself, however if you take the time to see how much space is allocated at regular casinos for each kind of game you are going to see that the games that are the most simple to understand and to play are by far the most popular, so it seems that is an important factor when it comes to hooking people up.

Yes, that is not really a surprising observation. I have been a couple of times to Las Vegas and as you said, the slot machines are crowded all the time. Roulette also. It is just not for me I must admit. There is no challenge, there aren't really mistakes I could be angry about at myself. In Poker you can analyze and conclude, then strategize and practice, that's the fun part about it. But everyone should feel free to play whatever suits him or her best. Fine with me.

[KTChampions]

Why do you think video poker is dying?
If you mean poker in slot machines, then it hardly ever had a large share in games in general, but now their number is increasing and it is losing its share only because of this.
If you mean online poker with real people, then despite the fact that the hype went through it has a huge constant gaming audience. The only problem I know with this kind of poker is the software that collects statistics on the players, which allows professional players to have an edge.

Actually @Kyraishi is right regarding the fact that video poker is dying. This game can't compete with modern sophisticated slots, and it's hard to imagine how you can improve this particular game to make it attractive amidst those newly developed slots.

And of course(or should I say "I hope") he didn't mean poker with real people, because there is a clear definition for what video poker is, and it's very close to a slot game and very far from real poker.

Well, if we are talking about poker in the form of playing on a slot machine, then I do not see any problem in this. This is a wretched game I hardly believe that it will be missed even if it completely disappears. I remember how I played such a game (about 20 years ago lol), the essence of the game was that the machine randomly gave you cards and you could either take the win (if you had any combination and profit was minimal) or try to double it (several times in a row). "Funny" gameplay.

[pinggoki]

The catchiness of the game revolves around the overall atmosphere the developers advertises it to be. For example, No Man's Sky was booming in release because it was advertised to be a game that will push the limits of ever engine it was in, but quickly fell into oblivion when people came to realize that apart from fairly good graphics, nothing of what the promised features were actually delivered. The same can be said for gambling games, doesn't matter if you have the best or worst features, long as the general public doesn't feel like they are being cheated playing your game, you are good to go.

Lol,so we know casinos will always win and yet we  still play to catch fun, but when we loose why does it affect us emotionally when we had in mind that casinos always win? It's addictive to be honest and it takes the mind of the strong ones to stop playing casinos games. I tried so many times on stake platform and I noticed it's a game of luck, no strategy puts you through.

Gambler's fallacy basically. The human brain tends to obsess over control and would overestimate the amount of control it has over situations that are very probabilistic in nature. That's why people still play sweepstakes even though you have a higher chance of getting struck by lightning than winning the jackpot.

[Fredomago]

Lol,so we know casinos will always win and yet we  still play to catch fun, but when we loose why does it affect us emotionally when we had in mind that casinos always win?

Very natural human behavior I guess but seriously before we start playing we already have that mindset that casino do always win.

It's addictive to be honest and it takes the mind of the strong ones to stop playing casinos games.

Strong will indeed! without that, it's too difficult to escape when you already attached yourself to this business.

I tried so many times on stake platform and I noticed it's a game of luck, no strategy puts you through.

No strategy aside from bankroll management, that's matter for sure.

[goaldigger]

Lol,so we know casinos will always win and yet we  still play to catch fun, but when we loose why does it affect us emotionally when we had in mind that casinos always win? It's addictive to be honest and it takes the mind of the strong ones to stop playing casinos games. I tried so many times on stake platform and I noticed it's a game of luck, no strategy puts you through.

Losing in gambling affects much of our emotion compare to winnings and that is normal. Casinos will always win and we can’t change that thing, their business is to keep on winning. A game can attract players thru their platform, many are attracted to graphics and many are attracted to play to earn set-up which is the best scenario now with the nft games.

[Silberman]

Lol,so we know casinos will always win and yet we  still play to catch fun, but when we loose why does it affect us emotionally when we had in mind that casinos always win? It's addictive to be honest and it takes the mind of the strong ones to stop playing casinos games. I tried so many times on stake platform and I noticed it's a game of luck, no strategy puts you through.

The reason for this is that it is very different to understand something at an intellectual level than to understand something at an emotional level, anyone that has taken the time to read a little bit about gambling knows that over the long term the casino will win, we think we can accept the outcome and still gamble and have fun, but it is really difficult for you and your emotions to understand that losing that money is not a big deal, that is why you have those feelings of regret if you happen to lose, especially if the amount was significant.

[Fortify]

I am asking this because I do have some short of an answer for videogames and for massive multiplayer games and even for social network oriented games. Videogames require a great design, good difficulty grading, an story that engages the user, massive multiplayer and network oriented are a lot about the interactions and how varied and fun these are. However, for casino games, it would seem that these factors are not really the most important ones. You can see games with very basic graphics and design, simple in the options for the player and not that engaging yet they do "hook" people in them.
What do these games have to have for you?

There are simply too many variables to try and pin it down to a few that will hook players. Some people might be chasing a thrill that they got from their first win on the slots, others might be trying to recreate the memory they had in a bingo hall when they were younger, yet more may be fooled by the illusion of control that automated video poker gives them or thinking that they are able to predict the winner from virtually generated horse races - like the statistics made up to replicate live sports have any meaning beyond random generation. Most casinos are actually fairly basic when it comes to graphic design in comparison to the dynamic 3d worlds required to keep people hooked in entertaining video games.

[nakamura12]

Lol,so we know casinos will always win and yet we  still play to catch fun, but when we loose why does it affect us emotionally when we had in mind that casinos always win? It's addictive to be honest and it takes the mind of the strong ones to stop playing casinos games. I tried so many times on stake platform and I noticed it's a game of luck, no strategy puts you through.

The reason for this is that it is very different to understand something at an intellectual level than to understand something at an emotional level, anyone that has taken the time to read a little bit about gambling knows that over the long term the casino will win, we think we can accept the outcome and still gamble and have fun, but it is really difficult for you and your emotions to understand that losing that money is not a big deal, that is why you have those feelings of regret if you happen to lose, especially if the amount was significant.

It is because once you have done gambling, it will all come back on how much you have spend for gambling alone. Unless, you have a full control of your urge to gamble or having a very limited budget for gambling only. I was once before where I lose money and it made me think that if I didn't gambled my money I would still have my money right without worrying of losing it but it was physical but not a casinos and we just bet on everything we can bet. A site having a low minimum deposit, withdrawal fee, minimum withdrawal amount, use fiat currency to show the total amount of crypto you have in fiat will hook combined with the game that can also hook people.

[Desmong]

Lol,so we know casinos will always win and yet we  still play to catch fun, but when we loose why does it affect us emotionally when we had in mind that casinos always win? It's addictive to be honest and it takes the mind of the strong ones to stop playing casinos games. I tried so many times on stake platform and I noticed it's a game of luck, no strategy puts you through.

The Casino always have a n hedge of gamblers with high probability of them having the fattest share. Luck is need to win games on Casino platforms especially when a player does not take high risk in betting. When playing such games the Casinos always have 70% of winning when gamblers have 30%  of winning especially for the lucky one. Whenever I'm playing I always try my best to take less risks cause I could calculate my tendency of winning.

[mv1986]

Lol,so we know casinos will always win and yet we  still play to catch fun, but when we loose why does it affect us emotionally when we had in mind that casinos always win? It's addictive to be honest and it takes the mind of the strong ones to stop playing casinos games. I tried so many times on stake platform and I noticed it's a game of luck, no strategy puts you through.

The reason for this is that it is very different to understand something at an intellectual level than to understand something at an emotional level, anyone that has taken the time to read a little bit about gambling knows that over the long term the casino will win, we think we can accept the outcome and still gamble and have fun, but it is really difficult for you and your emotions to understand that losing that money is not a big deal, that is why you have those feelings of regret if you happen to lose, especially if the amount was significant.

It is because once you have done gambling, it will all come back on how much you have spend for gambling alone. Unless, you have a full control of your urge to gamble or having a very limited budget for gambling only. I was once before where I lose money and it made me think that if I didn't gambled my money I would still have my money right without worrying of losing it but it was physical but not a casinos and we just bet on everything we can bet. A site having a low minimum deposit, withdrawal fee, minimum withdrawal amount, use fiat currency to show the total amount of crypto you have in fiat will hook combined with the game that can also hook people.

There are indeed a couple of psychological tricks these casinos can use to get you hooked like you said. Low withdrawal fees does get you hooked even though the end result might be the same as if you were to pay higher withdrawal fees elsewhere. Sure it has an impact on the expected value, but someone who goes about gambling strict mathematically might also rather play a game where there is more influence over the game on the player's part.

[Shasha80]

Lol,so we know casinos will always win and yet we  still play to catch fun, but when we loose why does it affect us emotionally when we had in mind that casinos always win? It's addictive to be honest and it takes the mind of the strong ones to stop playing casinos games. I tried so many times on stake platform and I noticed it's a game of luck, no strategy puts you through.

The Casino always have a n hedge of gamblers with high probability of them having the fattest share. Luck is need to win games on Casino platforms especially when a player does not take high risk in betting. When playing such games the Casinos always have 70% of winning when gamblers have 30%  of winning especially for the lucky one. Whenever I'm playing I always try my best to take less risks cause I could calculate my tendency of winning.

Casinos do make gambling systems profitable for their owners, then there are many ways that casinos do for gamblers to last longer in gambling.
I, as a gambler, have realized from the start that the chances of beating the casino are very unlikely, so I have to limit myself when playing gambling,
so as not to overdo it and become addicted. With a higher percentage of casino wins than gamblers, we must be careful when playing gambling.
We must remember that playing gambling should only be for entertainment, so when we experience defeat in gambling, there is no need to chase
our defeat.

[tabas]

Losing in gambling affects much of our emotion compare to winnings and that is normal. Casinos will always win and we can’t change that thing, their business is to keep on winning. A game can attract players thru their platform, many are attracted to graphics and many are attracted to play to earn set-up which is the best scenario now with the nft games.

People are hooked with nft games today because of the feature of earning. And that's just the same in gambling, many are hooked because they've made money from it.
That cannot be removed from those people that have experienced earning from it because they're happy doing so and that's the same as the example you've mentioned.

[qory]

Rewards and promotion of course, if the prize is really good and probably promotion which includes cash back or other incentives people will be interested in the game but I think it still depends on the player, some player prefer good graphics, some wants gameplay, some wants both and some just for reward so we really can't say unless we make a survey about it.

[michellee]

Lol,so we know casinos will always win and yet we  still play to catch fun, but when we loose why does it affect us emotionally when we had in mind that casinos always win? It's addictive to be honest and it takes the mind of the strong ones to stop playing casinos games. I tried so many times on stake platform and I noticed it's a game of luck, no strategy puts you through.

The Casino always have a n hedge of gamblers with high probability of them having the fattest share. Luck is need to win games on Casino platforms especially when a player does not take high risk in betting. When playing such games the Casinos always have 70% of winning when gamblers have 30%  of winning especially for the lucky one. Whenever I'm playing I always try my best to take less risks cause I could calculate my tendency of winning.

We still come back from playing gambling games because we tend to think that someday we can win a lot of money and not think how big we lose if we play gambling too often. If we always think like that, we will back to the casino and play different gambling games, hoping that we will win. If we do not want to get hook by the casino, we need to have a strong mind that always tells us to quit gambling after spending some time so we do not have to lose more money. But still, the casino can lure the gamblers by sending the tempting promotion to all of their members and that is one of many ways that the casino always did from a long time ago.

[KTChampions]

People are hooked with nft games today because of the feature of earning. And that's just the same in gambling, many are hooked because they've made money from it.
That cannot be removed from those people that have experienced earning from it because they're happy doing so and that's the same as the example you've mentioned.

Do you mean games where NTF tokens are used? I think that if a person's main idea is to make money, then he doesn't even need to play something. As I know, various NTF tokens like cryptopunks sell well and are in great demand even without any use in games or anywhere else.

[tabas]

People are hooked with nft games today because of the feature of earning. And that's just the same in gambling, many are hooked because they've made money from it.
That cannot be removed from those people that have experienced earning from it because they're happy doing so and that's the same as the example you've mentioned.

Do you mean games where NTF tokens are used? I think that if a person's main idea is to make money, then he doesn't even need to play something. As I know, various NTF tokens like cryptopunks sell well and are in great demand even without any use in games or anywhere else.

Yes, in the known game Axie Infinity. If you want to have another pet, it is the usage of it as it's quite expensive to do that. But with that rewards, you're just likely to sacrifice what you've earned and reinvest it back to make another Axie.
But if you don't want to use it, you can trade it to an exchange and take the money. The usage of those tokens in NTF made it in demand because either you spend it back and use it or sell and trade it.