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Whether you play games on your smartphone or not, you could have found out about the popular MMO game called Clash of Clans. Available for iOS and Android, Clash of Clans is among the longest running, most popular game for smartphones. At first released in USA and Canada in 2012, Clash of Clans is now played by countless active users worldwide. So how did they become so popular amidst countless offered games in this saturated market of smartphone apps?

The secret to their success is user fulfillment. The game is absolutely pleasing to play. And it's not simply the excellent scores it received from critics during its launch, however it's likewise the choices and includes it offered its gamers.

The game can be played in both single player and multiplayer mode. And there's a bottom line to discover. Unlike other games out there, this game is not focused on one part just. It concurrently supports both single gamer and multiplayer. You can select not to play any of the two gameplay modes. This provides users versatility and selection. Something people constantly want, even when playing a MMO game. For those who have no idea, MMO refers to Massive Multiplayer Online, which is the type of game Clash of Clans is.

You may have come across Dota 2? It's an around the world sensation for gamers. It's so huge that every year million dollar tournaments are held, described as e-sports. But Clash of Clans is restricted to your smartphones only. However it's a huge game. The creators of the game, Supercell, generate countless dollars in money just from this game, although it's a free-to-play game.

So, if it's a free-to-play game, how does it generate millions of dollars? The response is flexibility. The game offers users the flexibility to play it free of charge, however there is likewise a paid choice, which is not obligatory. If you wish to prosper of the game, you can purchase in game currency, referred to as 'gems'. These 'gems' serve as boosts.

Another bottom line to think about is simpleness. When you start playing, you'll see how easy the interface is. You can quickly buy into the game. Although nearly everything is obvious, there are tutorials to assist you through. This offers gamers the ease of use they have to get comfortable with the game. When you're settled in, you actively continue playing the game. That's generally the formula to creating an addictive game - concentrate on what your consumers need and keep things basic. Well, a minimum of, it worked for them and lots of others.

It typically feels exceptional how huge a basic mobile app can be, and just how much profits it can draw in return for the designers. Think about other popular apps like Angry Birds and Talking Tom, they offer something enjoyable, easy and user friendly. Similar to exactly what we have simply talked about. They all have something in common, they have created an item that's suitable for the customers, absolutely nothing too complicated.

And that is how Clash of Clans stands apart from other MMO games offered. It's true, they promote a lot, but it's truly the user-friendly gameplay that keeps gamers coming back to it.