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

[bitterguy28]

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.

Yeah specially if you are given some chances to make a Big wins , i myself when i was new in online casino? i come to win multiple times with huge outcome.
But in the end?i always lose lol.

[robelneo]

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?

The developer of the gambling site does not need to offer great design to attract players, because players opted to play for bonuses and perks and of course reputation, it's different from a gaming site, which needs to attract gamers from the design because these gamers are playing for fun and not for profit, casinos gamers always check the potential profit that they are going to get.

[Stalker22]

According to marketing theory, the success or failure of a product is determined mostly by its ability to satisfy customers' preferences, needs, and expectations.

The game needs to be enticing to players. It has to be fun, engaging, and obviously entertaining. It is not uncommon for a game to be "perfectly average," but the mechanics are so fun, and the story so compelling, that we keep playing it. There should be elements to a game that make it interesting to play more than once. Multiplayer games are particularly appealing for this reason. In a game, players seek challenge, mystery, and reward all wrapped up in engaging and motivating gameplay.

In my view, the same applies to casino games, except that the focus is much more on the reward rather than on the gameplay.

[Kakmakr]

I think the "hook" for Slots come with the small win intervals, because people do not want to grind for hours on end, without getting some kind of a reward for their time and efforts. Slots should be developed in a way, where there are regular small wins (features and Free spins) that will hook people in playing for longer periods.

There should also be a big carrot or some goal that can unlock huge bonuses, after a long period of play. (Some Slots have mastered this strategy, by creating small short quests or tasks that enables bonus features)  

I like the Slots where you unlock FREE SPINS and every Free spin round, unlocks better bonuses for the next round.  (Wilds / Multipliers / Feature symbols etc.)

[DU18]

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.

Yeah specially if you are given some chances to make a Big wins , i myself when i was new in online casino? i come to win multiple times with huge outcome.
But in the end?i always lose lol.

the gambling game is a game of chance, so the main factor needed in gambling apart from tactics is luck in my opinion, I am also a person who likes to play slots and for some reason it seems like luck is reluctant to come to me,  so I don't know how much I have lost in the slot game ,  every time I lose I always think about stopping playing but it seems the temptation to gamble always comes when I'm holding money.

[Xinarae*]

Strategy games such as chess checkers and can be used to develop important intellectual skills. Robroly games in which players play robots that have to find their way out of a moving maze teach players logical thinking and programming skills based on how to move their cards which is also easier if you have the skills there is a possibility of not losing heart. Teaches similar skills using cards to represent the player's air cycle and to simulate combat.

[john_nautica]

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?

The developer of the gambling site does not need to offer great design to attract players, because players opted to play for bonuses and perks and of course reputation, it's different from a gaming site, which needs to attract gamers from the design because these gamers are playing for fun and not for profit, casinos gamers always check the potential profit that they are going to get.

I could not agree more with you. Needless to say, casino games are far different from video games whereas design and graphics are primarily checked on. In casino games, the consideration that must be prioritized to make gamblers be hooked with it, are the profit and bonuses that one can obtain.

[Slow death]

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?

the difference between these things besides the things you've already mentioned is the "money" factor.

The main object in gambling is to make money, most people are not in gambling because they liked the game designer, they are there to make money they concentrate on mastering the game to make money

in the case of videogames people aim to have fun so they are more selective in games and video game companies strive to create more realistic games so that people have good fun

[madnessteat]

I think that games get hooked or young people who have a lot of free time, or people who want to get away from the problems in real life and relax. Virtual worlds are a kind of trap which lures by its attractiveness storyline freedom of choice, but takes a lot of time which unfortunately can not be returned back.

Unlike computer games gambling lure players financial component, which in my opinion is even more addictive. After all, when you have a free $1000 in your pocket in your head immediately appears hundreds of ideas where you can spend these funds.

[KTChampions]

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.

By the way, the question of how to evaluate such a strategy from the side of the casino is quite interesting - many people will call it a fraud or at least an immoral act. But if you look from the other side, it turns out that for some amount of money the player buys the hope that he will get rich, plus for some time (during the game) he reaches a certain pleasant mental state. From this point of view, it turns out that this is an honest exchange and everyone gets what they wanted.

[Pmalek]

Graphics isn't something I give great importance to because I would rather play a game that is not that pleasant on the eyes, but fulfills some other essential requirements. A catchy game needs a high payout potential combined with a low house edge. It should be equally attractive for small-time gamblers who prefer to play with just a few cents as well as highrollers who stake 100s of dollars worth of coins. I like a good soundtrack and quality sound animations, because the game is supposed to arouse all my senses. I find it repulsive when the game sounds like I am playing Pac-Man.       

[LUCKMCFLY]

In the case of my country, it is very easy to hook people, you just have to have the required publicity, in social networks most people do not have much contact except the young people, but the great players, or those of the old school They only trust traditional advertising, such as Radio, TV, in fact I have told the best platforms to take risks with this style of advertising, but I think they would spend much less on that style of advertising than paying any influencer.

It should be noted that traditional casinos are totally prohibited in my country, and those players from 20 years ago are currently older, but they have the same taste for the game, what happens is that they do not trust digital advertising, but in reality they are people of a lot of money that with enough publicity that generates confidence they can enter these casino platforms.

[adzino]

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?

They don't get hooked to the games. They get hooked to gambling. They will get more hooked when they see that they are able to win a lot. This means, you need to have good payouts and odds for keeping people interested in your casino. Maybe lower the house edge will want people to keep on playing on your casino. Good music, design and animation might also get people hooked in those games.

[Ryker1]

I have played on the worst design gambling casino and it doesn't matter to me as long as they are paying and they have a good reputation, people play on casinos for the money and it brings them excitement compared to gaming sites that do not offer a chance to win money, gamers are more meticulous to the design there's also money involve in gaming but it's on betting between the two teams just like they do in dota games.

Well, as we can see most of the answers are the same as this, --so it means that gambling game is only the purpose of creating money right? Even though the graphics are not so good as long as it requires a high payout then it is okay. Unlike video games that it is all about fun because you will not choose a simple design if you are a video games gamer. This proves that gambling is not all about gamble to have fun, it is all about gamble because of high payout. For me, the most important when I am in gambling is to know how provably fair works and the reputation, graphics design is the second option.

[Shasha80]

I have played on the worst design gambling casino and it doesn't matter to me as long as they are paying and they have a good reputation, people play on casinos for the money and it brings them excitement compared to gaming sites that do not offer a chance to win money, gamers are more meticulous to the design there's also money involve in gaming but it's on betting between the two teams just like they do in dota games.

Well, as we can see most of the answers are the same as this, --so it means that gambling game is only the purpose of creating money right? Even though the graphics are not so good as long as it requires a high payout then it is okay. Unlike video games that it is all about fun because you will not choose a simple design if you are a video games gamer. This proves that gambling is not all about gamble to have fun, it is all about gamble because of high payout. For me, the most important when I am in gambling is to know how provably fair works and the reputation, graphics design is the second option.

I also admit that playing gambling is not just for fun, because I prefer gambling sites that can provide high payouts and have a good reputation.
For gambling games, graphic design is not too important, unlike the video games we usually play. I often play video games on my PC, and graphic
design is one of my top choices. So to be able to hook someone up in a gambling game, just give people a chance to get high payouts. In fact it can
not only hook someone, but can make people become addicted too. In the end, without realizing it, most people play gambling with the aim of
making money. Although I am not obsessed with winning when playing gambling, but if I find a gambling site that provides the opportunity to get
high payouts, I will always come back to play at the gambling site.

[Dread Pirate Roberts]

Design and animation may be attract and appeal to some people, but I myself am often looking for something that can double the multiplier. gamble option, but if you talk about the gamble broadly, you'll definitely choose the one that's happening,  like this month there are many major tournaments in e-sports. so I think it depends on the season and what's popular.

[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?

They don't get hooked to the games. They get hooked to gambling. They will get more hooked when they see that they are able to win a lot. This means, you need to have good payouts and odds for keeping people interested in your casino. Maybe lower the house edge will want people to keep on playing on your casino. Good music, design and animation might also get people hooked in those games.

One of common thing on why people do stick out? Aside with those things you do mentioned is on when people do make out some first bets and turns out to be a win
then would automatically creates some positive impression on where they do believe that this site might be lucky for them to play and in result this would really make
the user to go back and would try the same bets again until they do experience out different outcomes and leaving out on the platform will really just
vary because some do turn back and some would be deciding to stay on.

[harizen]

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.

It's because in gambling-type of games, what matters most is the site's approach to its users as we are talking about their "money" here. The site layout is a must but it doesn't need to be fully applied with a hardcore layout but if considered, it's another +.

If I remember it right, there's a thread here before asking the community what they looked at the casinos.

Only a few answers about the design and layout. Mostly, how the site is keeping in touch with their users.

[coin-investor]

Gaming sites are for people to have some fun while casinos are created for people to make money while having fun, I don't care about the design as long as I have a chance to make a profit and I have no problem withdrawing my earnings, now if I am going just going to play I will look for great design and gaming with good server.

[uneng]

In case of gambling games what hook me is the low house edge, because it makes winnings happen more often, what gives an impression of progression similar to good video games where you evolve your character along the game's story. If winnings happen often, automatically the game will become more sympathetic and attractive in different ways, doesn't matter how elaborated are the graphics and mechanisms.
On the other hand, the gambling game can be the prettiest of the industry, but if the gambler only loses playing it, he won't be hooked by the game in anyways.