Deconstructor of Fun breaks down successful free-to-play games in search of what makes them fun - or not. All of the contributors to this site are both gamers and game makers.
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Third part of the series analyzes the social mechanics in mid-core games.
King's newest puzzle game hit Pet Rescue Saga doesn't seem to have the same potential for success as Candy Crush Saga did.
What does it take to dethrone the best puzzle game ever made?
Natural Motion's CSR Racing was the first true Western free-to-play mega-hit.
Zynga's bubble shooter has all the features and then some.
Playing same level over and over again can be daunting - or it can be fun.
Sometimes players can pay in other ways.
How to monetize your players.
