Let’s have a look at another player-positive monetization mechanic — gifting.
This one is considered one of the most underused in modern games. However, if done correctly, gifts can become a great addition to your monetization strategy that bonds the community together and brings joy to the giver and the person receiving the gift. Here are some tips for making a good gifting system in your game:
- Pair gifts with personalization
- Introduce thanking and gift announcement systems
- Make sure the gifter also receives something
- Gifts shouldn’t bother the core gameplay and the economy of the game
- Players shouldn’t be able to use gifts for harassment.
Bring some joy and altruism to your gamer community and introduce a gifting system.