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.
Ever wanted to be a contestant on a live TV game show and win real money?
Predictions for puzzle, simulation, instant, lifestyle and hyper casual games
Nintendo's Animal Crossing introduced appointment mechanics and short session gameplay to the mainstream over a decade ago. Can the grandfather of simulation games teach us about game design?
Deconstructing the two reasons why traditional Saga maps are a thing of the past
Renowned Japanese developer Capcom has brought back it's 90's arcade classic Puzzle Fighter to mobile, but how does it stack up?
Gram Games successfully combines hyper casual games with video ad driven business model
How to design a great gacha explained via the cases of Clash Royale and Brawl Stars.
Why is King such a dominant company and will their dominance hold under Activision's lead
Fire Emblem Heroes has been Nintendo's most successful self-developed mobile game. But what makes it succesful?
Supercell have recently launched a new title, Brawl Stars in the Canadian app store. But will the game become another billion dollar hit, or just another also-ran. We quizzed our team to see what they think.
