{"id":25423,"date":"2025-07-29T10:29:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T10:29:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/?p=25423"},"modified":"2025-12-29T10:48:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T10:48:18","slug":"how-to-make-a-good-play-to-earn-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/how-to-make-a-good-play-to-earn-game\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Good Play-to-Earn Game"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Blockchain games share many similarities with traditional games. However, this relatively new game genre also has distinct differences. At <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/\">Metaveverse Planet<\/a><\/em> Business Network #3<\/strong>, U\u011fur G\u00fczel from <strong>Azerion<\/strong> shared the secrets to making a good <strong>play-to-earn (P2E) game<\/strong>, comparing them to traditional titles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The requirements for making a good game vary depending on the genre. When it comes to <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/play-to-earn\/\" data-type=\"category\" data-id=\"143\">play-to-earn<\/a><\/em> games<\/strong>, one must consider <strong>investors<\/strong> in addition to <strong>players<\/strong>. Here, the &#8220;investors&#8221; are, in fact, the <strong>players themselves<\/strong>, which distinguishes them from traditional models. Therefore, developers aiming to create a good game must first decide &#8220;who&#8221; they are making the game for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional investors, familiar from previous systems, evaluate a game&#8217;s <strong>money-making potential<\/strong>. In <strong>P2E games<\/strong>, this old rule still applies, with a few new additions. Understanding that players are also investors provides developers with a significant advantage when creating a <strong>blockchain game<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote quote-solid is-layout-flow wp-block-quote quote-solid-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/game\/\">Play the First Crypto-Built Universe Game, Earn Real Money &#8211; Metaverseplanet.net<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Should You Make the Game For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Play-To-Earn-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Play-To-Earn-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Play-To-Earn-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Play-To-Earn-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Play-To-Earn-1-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Play-To-Earn-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Play-To-Earn-1-scaled.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, we observe games that are relatively unenjoyable generating very high revenues. This primarily stems from developers creating games according to the desires of <strong>traditional investors<\/strong>. Developers who understand the values considered by investors create games they believe will pass all performance tests. When the game genuinely passes these tests, it can attract investors&#8217; attention and receive investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seeing such successful, revenue-generating games, other developers try to follow a similar path. I\u015f\u0131k I\u015f\u0131n warns developers against falling into this trap. The success of games lacking <strong>good game mechanics<\/strong>, content that can keep players engaged, and a strong <strong>player community<\/strong> (depending on the game type) is usually temporary. Even if these games secure investments, they often fail to achieve success, disappointing both <strong>players and investors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making Games for the Player<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"832\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Play-To-Earn-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Play-To-Earn-2.jpg 832w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Play-To-Earn-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Play-To-Earn-2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Play-To-Earn-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 832px) 100vw, 832px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s quite challenging for games made solely to impress investors to achieve long-term success. So, what does &#8220;making games for the player&#8221; mean, and how does it impact success?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u015f\u0131k I\u015f\u0131n states that one of the most crucial elements for a game&#8217;s success is developing it to genuinely appeal to the player. Drawing from her career in the gaming industry and experience at Azerion, she lists the requirements for making a good game and satisfying players:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The game must possess strong core mechanics.<\/strong> <strong>Game mechanics<\/strong> are divided into sub-genres, and <strong>core mechanics<\/strong> form the <strong>gameplay<\/strong>. The most fundamental purpose of a game is to have enjoyable gameplay. Otherwise, who would spend hours playing or consider making a purchase within the game? It&#8217;s important to remember that &#8220;fun&#8221; varies from person to person. Some players enjoy <strong>action games<\/strong>, while others might prefer <strong>horror games<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The game must have a non-boring core loop.<\/strong> The number of <strong>core mechanics<\/strong> in games is generally small. If you look at many games, you&#8217;ll see these fundamental mechanics constantly repeating. This is called the <strong>core loop<\/strong>. If players feel like they&#8217;re doing the same thing repeatedly within this loop, they will likely get bored. Developers need to enrich this loop and prevent players from feeling bored.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The game&#8217;s economy must be balanced.<\/strong> Even single-player games have an <strong>in-game economy<\/strong>. When thinking about an economy, you shouldn&#8217;t necessarily only consider things like money, gold, or diamonds. You can think of an economy in its simplest form as <strong>resource\/input expenditure\/output<\/strong>. When viewed this way, everything in the game affects its balance. Elements like energy and health, necessary to continue playing, are essentially renamed in-game <strong>currencies<\/strong>. The difference in <strong>play-to-earn games<\/strong> is the inclusion of an <strong>external source<\/strong> into this economy. I\u015f\u0131k I\u015f\u0131n elaborates on this point.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Integrating NFTs and Crypto Elements into Play-to-Earn Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Play-to-Earn-in-NFT-Metaverse-Game-Alien-Worlds-Win-Prizes.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10484\" style=\"width:750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Play-to-Earn-in-NFT-Metaverse-Game-Alien-Worlds-Win-Prizes.jpg 512w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Play-to-Earn-in-NFT-Metaverse-Game-Alien-Worlds-Win-Prizes-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Play-to-Earn-in-NFT-Metaverse-Game-Alien-Worlds-Win-Prizes-150x62.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We mentioned that an <strong>external source<\/strong> is integrated into <strong>play-to-earn games<\/strong>. What we&#8217;ll discuss here isn&#8217;t a technological integration, but rather how <strong>crypto elements<\/strong> should be placed within the logic of a <strong>P2E game<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>blockchain games<\/strong>, <strong>NFTs<\/strong> are used for various purposes. Sometimes merely &#8220;profile pictures,&#8221; NFTs are also used as <strong>in-game items<\/strong> in many games. The benefit a player receives from owning an NFT becomes a significant motivation for them to continue playing the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u015f\u0131k I\u015f\u0131n emphasizes that <strong>NFTs and crypto elements<\/strong> must be well-placed within the game&#8217;s <strong>core loop<\/strong> at this exact point. <strong>NFTs<\/strong> that have no in-game utility rarely gain traction among players. To give an example, in the famous <strong>play-to-earn game Axie Infinity<\/strong>, the <strong>Axies<\/strong> directly influence how much revenue players earn from the game based on their rarity. This situation leads to <strong>NFT Axies<\/strong> being highly sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Balance of Time and Experience in Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"923\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Web3-Games-Accelerate-with-Lamborghinis-Fast-ForWorld.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Web3-Games-Accelerate-with-Lamborghinis-Fast-ForWorld.webp 923w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Web3-Games-Accelerate-with-Lamborghinis-Fast-ForWorld-300x205.webp 300w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Web3-Games-Accelerate-with-Lamborghinis-Fast-ForWorld-768x525.webp 768w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Web3-Games-Accelerate-with-Lamborghinis-Fast-ForWorld-220x150.webp 220w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Web3-Games-Accelerate-with-Lamborghinis-Fast-ForWorld-150x103.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 923px) 100vw, 923px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of its genre, the golden rule for making a good game is establishing a <strong>balance between time and experience<\/strong>. If users don&#8217;t receive a sufficient experience in return for the time they invest in the game, they won&#8217;t play it. An unplayed game means a dead game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintaining the balance between <strong>time and experience<\/strong> in games is crucial. How this balance is achieved varies depending on the game genre. It&#8217;s important for games to deliver on what they promise. For example, in a <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/top-10-play-to-earn-projects-to-follow-in-2025\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"21427\">play-to-earn game<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, if a player doesn&#8217;t earn a sufficient amount of revenue for the time they spend, they won&#8217;t play that game. On the other hand, it&#8217;s not possible for all players to earn high revenues, so a balance must be struck here. This also applies to other game genres. If a player doesn&#8217;t find the expected tension in a <strong>horror game<\/strong>, or doesn&#8217;t feel sufficiently excited in an <strong>action game<\/strong>, they won&#8217;t want to waste their time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are your thoughts on the crucial balance between player enjoyment and investor appeal in the <strong>P2E gaming<\/strong> space?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Might Also Like;<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blockchain games share many similarities with traditional games. However, this relatively new game genre also has distinct differences. At Metaveverse Planet Business Network #3, U\u011fur G\u00fczel from Azerion shared the secrets to making a good play-to-earn (P2E) game, comparing them to traditional titles. 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