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February 28, 2024 12 mins

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Join us on The Indie Game Development Podcast as we unravel the unexpected allure of Cookie Clicker.

Our host Brandon shares a personal journey from skepticism to addiction, exploring the game's fundamental appeal.

Through candid analysis, we dissect five key factors behind Cookie Clicker's success: simplicity, accessibility, addictive mechanics, strategic rewards, and accelerated growth. Drawing parallels to other games, we reveal common threads in their reward systems that keeps players hooked.

Whether you're an indie developer seeking insights or a curious gamer, this episode offers valuable lessons in game design. Tune in to decode the addictive essence of Cookie Clicker and its implications for the future of indie gaming.

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