Predict Game Economies & Systems for Premium, Free to Play & Web3
Powering top studios around the world
A scientific workflow tied into your game design process
Prototype
Validate the flow of your core loop and iterate ideas efficiently before writing a single line of code.
Production
Make well-informed design decisions by understanding how one change may affect the overall outcome of your game before soft-launch.
Soft-launch
Calibrate your assumptions by cross-referencing player data with your model and simulating changes against hundreds of real players.
Live Ops
Safeguard your existing player base and ensure new updates maintain game balance for all players.
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Foundation & Academia
Machinations was originally developed as an academic product by Joris Dormans during his PhD at the University of Amsterdam. Together with Ernest Adams, he co-authored “Game Mechanics: Advanced Game Design”. The book teaches you to craft mechanics that generate challenging, enjoyable, and well-balanced gameplay and we strongly recommend a copy.
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