Welcome to the pirateschestplay journal. This piece explores the evolution of wheelbased games from carnivals to digital — a topic that comes up a lot in conversations about free c…
Articles, guides and notes about casual social gaming, virtual coins, design and responsible play.
Every so often a topic comes up in pirateschestplay feedback that deserves a dedicated post. MobileFirst Gaming: Design Challenges and Solutions is one of those. Here is a short, i…
At pirateschestplay, we like looking at small design decisions that add up to a good session. This article takes a closer look at a beginner's guide to responsible social gaming an…
If you have ever wondered about the role of certifications in online entertainment, you are not alone. The pirateschestplay team pulled together an overview that keeps things simpl…
Every so often a topic comes up in pirateschestplay feedback that deserves a dedicated post. The Art of Game Animation and Sound Design is one of those. Here is a short, informatio…
This pirateschestplay note is for anyone curious about the history of casual social games online. No jargon, no promotional language — just the ideas we think about when we design …
Welcome to the pirateschestplay journal. This piece explores the psychology of reward systems in casual games — a topic that comes up a lot in conversations about free casual games…
This pirateschestplay note is for anyone curious about understanding skill vs luck in casual games. No jargon, no promotional language — just the ideas we think about when we desig…
Every so often a topic comes up in pirateschestplay feedback that deserves a dedicated post. How Virtual Currency Works in Social Gaming is one of those. Here is a short, informati…
Welcome to the pirateschestplay journal. This piece explores from ancient games to modern casual gaming — a topic that comes up a lot in conversations about free casual games. We k…