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

[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 would appear to be many different elements involved in "hooking" players and turning them into reoccurring players. Some can be quite obvious - fast paced games like Battlegrounds can induce adrenaline rushes from the frantic gun fights and very realistic scenes. Adrenaline can be a very addictive chemical and people love to chase that high. Equally it can be triggered in horror type games, due to the fight or flight mechanism in our brains and the amazing immersion that certain games can give. Some of the more basic games like slots at a casino give a dopamine (the "happy" chemical) rush to the brain when we win and the body craves any situation where it can try to repeat it - although the threshold for pleasure can become too high. In many circumstances it is about chasing happy feelings, maybe there are good memories of playing with friends or realizing that a game is stimulating to your mind (e.g. world building).

[Silberman]

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?

I know where you are coming from but this is difficult to know, in my case I like to play poker and the reason I like it is simple, I like it because it is a game in which I have to think and try to determine if the hand I have is enough to win over my opponent, obviously it is not an exact science but that makes it even more attractive in my eyes, however for other players all of this could be a reason to not like poker at all and instead prefer games of a simpler design.

[dunfida]

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?

I would definitely say the opposite thing about UI/UX doesnt really matter for most players? No its not.Its one of the factors on where people do get hooked up but of course the main

one would be talking about the games offered and the perks or bonuses on which do spark out peoples interest but of course those wont really be enough if a site doesnt look good.

All of those qualities on a certain gambling site is important and not just focus only on one factor because that wont surely be enough.

[milewilda]

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?

I would definitely say the opposite thing about UI/UX doesnt really matter for most players? No its not.Its one of the factors on where people do get hooked up but of course the main

one would be talking about the games offered and the perks or bonuses on which do spark out peoples interest but of course those wont really be enough if a site doesnt look good.

All of those qualities on a certain gambling site is important and not just focus only on one factor because that wont surely be enough.

This is true! When i do saw a new site then the primary thing on where most people do make comments about is mostly on design.You would be seeing those feedbacks that design is mediocre or like a school project or something like that and that would be leaving bad impression in the end of the day so it does simply shows or means that it do surely counts.Its really one of the things that do hook up people on playing or staying on a gambling site because who would be the one who do like to play on a site which isnt beautifully designed?

[Fredomago]

I would definitely say the opposite thing about UI/UX doesnt really matter for most players? No its not.Its one of the factors on where people do get hooked up but of course the main

one would be talking about the games offered and the perks or bonuses on which do spark out peoples interest but of course those wont really be enough if a site doesnt look good.

All of those qualities on a certain gambling site is important and not just focus only on one factor because that wont surely be enough.

Being competitive in all factors should always be prioritized by the developers, house owners needs to check everything before taking their steps into this business,

It should taking to the list that first impressions last, if you want to attract more active gamblers you should consider all those important part of part of this venture, everything have their respective reasons why it's needed to make sure that things are being look upon.

Everything needs to work accordingly and appropriately.

[Twinkledoe]

I would definitely say the opposite thing about UI/UX doesnt really matter for most players? No its not.Its one of the factors on where people do get hooked up but of course the main

one would be talking about the games offered and the perks or bonuses on which do spark out peoples interest but of course those wont really be enough if a site doesnt look good.

All of those qualities on a certain gambling site is important and not just focus only on one factor because that wont surely be enough.

This is true! When i do saw a new site then the primary thing on where most people do make comments about is mostly on design.You would be seeing those feedbacks that design is mediocre or like a school project or something like that and that would be leaving bad impression in the end of the day so it does simply shows or means that it do surely counts.Its really one of the things that do hook up people on playing or staying on a gambling site because who would be the one who do like to play on a site which isnt beautifully designed?

The UI/UX experience may be important at the start, but after that, you will look for other perks on the site, like rewards or bonuses. Because enjoying the site by its design will last not very long. If you will stay on the site, you will look for more features that will encourage you to spend more. Like contests, race or whatever activity they can think of to make their players active and engaging to the community.

[agustina2]

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.

Maybe people got hooked on the bonuses and good prizes on that casino despite the basic graphics and design.

Most gamblers care for that more than the design. And if the site is always reachable, that's a good characteristic.

[Oilacris]

I would definitely say the opposite thing about UI/UX doesnt really matter for most players? No its not.Its one of the factors on where people do get hooked up but of course the main

one would be talking about the games offered and the perks or bonuses on which do spark out peoples interest but of course those wont really be enough if a site doesnt look good.

All of those qualities on a certain gambling site is important and not just focus only on one factor because that wont surely be enough.

This is true! When i do saw a new site then the primary thing on where most people do make comments about is mostly on design.You would be seeing those feedbacks that design is mediocre or like a school project or something like that and that would be leaving bad impression in the end of the day so it does simply shows or means that it do surely counts.Its really one of the things that do hook up people on playing or staying on a gambling site because who would be the one who do like to play on a site which isnt beautifully designed?

The UI/UX experience may be important at the start, but after that, you will look for other perks on the site, like rewards or bonuses. Because enjoying the site by its design will last not very long. If you will stay on the site, you will look for more features that will encourage you to spend more. Like contests, race or whatever activity they can think of to make their players active and engaging to the community.

Gambling business owners do knows on what are the things should be next in line because design alone wont be enough on having a successful business and they surely should be mindful about giving out perks and bonuses because this is mostly people do get interested about specially on whales and also if they do find out about fairness is there then its one of the most important factor.

I agree that design is important but overall if you do expect to have a good result then you should collaborate all of those things needed to have a good and much better website or platform that others.

[just_Alice]

It all depends on the purpose of one playing. See, in video games, it's easier because there's only one purpose - people play for fun. In gambling, on the contrary, some play for the money and others for fun. To the first ones, I believe, the RTP is the most important criterion, they don't care about the graphics and how entertaining the game is, such people can put the game on the auto mode and go away, so they don't even see the whole thing.

To the others (and I consider myself being in the second group rather than in the first) the whole atmosphere is important, and, of course, a lot depends on the type of the game itself. In dice, I guess, most games look the same, even on different websites, there's not much to change there, so nothing matters. In poker - the graphics, how realistic the table and the cards look, also how many players can be placed on your table, how often do they change. In slots - I personally look for something interestingly themed, and not only the picture, but the music and sounds also matter.

[KTChampions]

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?

If you mean the process of the emergence of gambling addiction, then most likely the game should constantly tease the player. The winnings should always be close and there should be a feeling that a little more and you will win the jackpot so the player will try more and more until he is out of money. And even after that, he will try to find money and return to the game in order to feel that feeling of a big win soon.

[DoublerHunter]

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If you mean the process of the emergence of gambling addiction, then most likely the game should constantly tease the player. The winnings should always be close and there should be a feeling that a little more and you will win the jackpot so the player will try more and more until he is out of money. And even after that, he will try to find money and return to the game in order to feel that feeling of a big win soon.

^ You have a point, in fact, there is totally irrelevant between the gamblers and the online gamers. Online gamers like this high graphics and high grading of the game but gamblers are the same, they look after the money and the chase on it even though they experience losses. So you can't compare these two things, the gamer, and the gambler because the truth is they are totally different. But for me, still, I prefer the user interface, I am sometimes lured with the color and design.

[Johnyz]

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.

Maybe people got hooked on the bonuses and good prizes on that casino despite the basic graphics and design.

Most gamblers care for that more than the design. And if the site is always reachable, that's a good characteristic.

Some games site didn’t even promote their site but still players are coming it, and I have to agree that maybe they offer good amount of money in return of playing on that site, gamblers will always go for the money but if you’re just a gamer I’m sure you’ll not play on a site with a poor graphics. So this will always depend on the target market of that game, they can hook many if they are good enough.

[dunfida]

I would definitely say the opposite thing about UI/UX doesnt really matter for most players? No its not.Its one of the factors on where people do get hooked up but of course the main

one would be talking about the games offered and the perks or bonuses on which do spark out peoples interest but of course those wont really be enough if a site doesnt look good.

All of those qualities on a certain gambling site is important and not just focus only on one factor because that wont surely be enough.

Being competitive in all factors should always be prioritized by the developers, house owners needs to check everything before taking their steps into this business,

It should taking to the list that first impressions last, if you want to attract more active gamblers you should consider all those important part of part of this venture, everything have their respective reasons why it's needed to make sure that things are being look upon.

Everything needs to work accordingly and appropriately.

First impression do really last this is why when you do launch a website then make sure that everything is set out and arranged accordingly and not just making out some launching even there are some parts
which are still buggy or not yet finished in terms of design because once the public do have that kind of bad experience or not so good in the start then that would most likely their interest would be gone
and would find on other much better this is why you should really take consideration on ensuring that everything is already finished and not half-baked.

[Lordhermes]

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?

If you mean the process of the emergence of gambling addiction, then most likely the game should constantly tease the player. The winnings should always be close and there should be a feeling that a little more and you will win the jackpot so the player will try more and more until he is out of money. And even after that, he will try to find money and return to the game in order to feel that feeling of a big win soon.

You are very right.When a gambler wins a small amount of money,he feels and thinks that there is chance for him to win big,and therefore he continues playing,and they sweep him off his money,and as you said,he will still go a lenght of either borrowing  or stealing,to make up for his loss.He becomes an addict through having that mentality that soon,he will win big.

[Boov]

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?

That depends on how I could get the fun out of that game, because if I don't get any benefit for whatsoever type betting game is that then I won't consider it as entertainment. Maybe I would rather choose the higher graphics one instead of basic graphics.

[xSkylarx]

It is the satisfaction that people get when playing a particular game. Just like being a gamer that plays video games often, gamblers keep going back to casino or gambling website because that is the only place they satisfy them. They know that they lose money from gambling but can't stop it because of the pleasure they get. You feel like you can do it all day without getting bored. You have a goal that you want to achieve that you won't stop playing until you get it.

[hahay]

A video game and a casino gambling game I think are two different games, although both are played online but everyone has a different purpose as well. Therefore, even though in casino games only use basic graphics and design but it can hook a lot of people, and vice versa about video games I think it is no longer about graphics and design but about the purpose that makes them attracted to certain types of games. But indeed, when you want to run videogames, graphics and design are the main factors, because with a more attractive display, you will certainly be able to hook a lot of people. It's different if you want to run a casino, then at least any promotions and bonuses are an important factor to hook a lot of people, they already have their own market to be able to hook more people.

[zanezane]

For me, the immersion and the experience is going to be the biggest reason why people get hooked in a game, in the case of gambling, the game gets people hooked by making sure that they are left wanting more out of the game.

[Hamphser]

For me, the immersion and the experience is going to be the biggest reason why people get hooked in a game, in the case of gambling, the game gets people hooked by making sure that they are left wanting more out of the game.

Good user experience in terms of games offered and the perks been offered.This is one of the main things or reasons on why people do stick out on a certain gambling site.

Each of us does have its own preference when it comes to places on where we do like to play.When our experience is good and the bonuses do really interest you out.

Gambling site owners would really be doing all sorts of things just to make people do stick out into their site.So this would vary and outcome would be entirely differ.

[traderethereum]

For me, the immersion and the experience is going to be the biggest reason why people get hooked in a game, in the case of gambling, the game gets people hooked by making sure that they are left wanting more out of the game.

Good user experience in terms of games offered and the perks been offered.This is one of the main things or reasons on why people do stick out on a certain gambling site.

Each of us does have its own preference when it comes to places on where we do like to play.When our experience is good and the bonuses do really interest you out.

Gambling site owners would really be doing all sorts of things just to make people do stick out into their site.So this would vary and outcome would be entirely differ.

Yes, that includes giving them more bonuses to make their member stay for more and spend more money.
Gamblers know about that but they tend to continue playing and even they will deposit more money because they do not have a bad experience before.
They will stay in that casino because they get comfortable playing gambling.
Once we get that feeling, that will benefit the casino because they will see which of the members will use more money to gamble.