Hands-On Tutorial: Getting Started with Machinations for System Modeling Have you been wanting to learn Machinations for system design but didn’t know where to start? Or maybe you’ve opened Machinations before but felt unsure how to begin modeling your own systems? We recently hosted a hands-on workshop that walks through the essentials of using Machinations, …

We recently hosted an insightful webinar on how Machinations can empower LiveOps teams to tackle one of the biggest challenges in gaming: managing uncertainty in live games. Our expert team demonstrated how Machinations can simulate and predict the impact of new features on player engagement and retention—key metrics for building a thriving game. In case …

​Join us for an insightful webinar where we delve into the intricacies of designing and balancing loot box systems using Machinations, the leading platform for game and systems design. Our session will guide you through the essential techniques for creating engaging and rewarding loot box experiences that captivate players and enhance their gaming journey. Using …

Discover how Game Designers can solve complex problems and conceive better games when blending custom variables and external data into their simulation models. Our latest major release introduced Custom Variables that designers can use across all diagrams to retrieve parameters from external data sources. Whether you want to improve your game monetization or refine your …

In less than a decade, the video gaming industry has undergone a radical transformation. The web3 gaming revolution is now in full swing, with developers harnessing the power of blockchain technology to create new experiences that are redefining what it means to game.  And while this new model holds a great deal of promise, this …

​To develop a game, you must boil it down to its most essential parts and figure out where it falls short. That’s why it’s crucial to get your core loops right and to prototype them as soon as possible. In this session we discuss and build the most popular gameplay loops that make the foundation …

As Automated Market Makers (AMMs) have become very popular in providing liquidity for a wide range of digital tokens, they now play a crucial role in powering decentralized exchanges (DEXs). In this session, we show you how to build a simple Automated Market Maker (AMM) in Machinations. Featured diagrams: 1. Simplified Token Side AMM 2. …

Web3 games must ensure their economy is well balanced prior to the launch of their game. Unlike traditional games, the consequences of a poorly balanced economy in crypto games are massive. The difference being that items are now assets and hold tangible monetary value across markets. We’re joined by Yvan “Aiven” Feusi who is the …

When the economy or progression system of a single-player premium game is out of balance, it has a direct impact on player experience. In the case of Free 2 Play games, having a bad game economy impacts the chances of players spending money or watching ads. ​ With the rise of Play 2 Earn games, …