Introduction to the Multiplier Mechanism
In Royal Match, the multiplier mechanism mini-game combines risk and reward, allowing players who invest more resources the chance to win higher multiplier rewards. This mechanism provides a mildly random stimulation experience beyond the main match-3 gameplay. Currently, there are three major multiplier events in the game: Train Journey, Dragon Nest, Duke's Fortune.
Each mini-game involves two types of event tokens: M tokens and N tokens. Players obtain M tokens through the main game levels and then use these M tokens in mini-games to earn N tokens. Accumulating N tokens up to a certain stage can be exchanged for rewards. Different levels provide different amounts of M tokens: X1 for normal levels, X3 for Hard levels, and X5 for Super Hard levels. Players can place bets through the multiplier system, where higher multipliers consume more M tokens, but may also yield a higher quantity of N tokens.
Gameplay of the Three Major Multiplier Mini-Games
Train Journey is a time-limited construction event where players can cooperate with up to three friends to build railway tracks. Players earn Trains tokens through levels and activities, and use them in a Monopoly-style mini-game to collect Rail Tokens. The multiplier gameplay allows players to choose from X1 to X100 multipliers, consuming corresponding tokens with each Spin. Bonus and Super Bonus squares can trigger multiple rewards and additional Spins. Players receive rewards when completing 3, 6, and 9 track stages, with a grand prize and a train-themed nickname upon completion.
Dragon Nest is a time-limited dragon-raising event, where players raise four dragons, each in cooperation with another player. Players collect Magic Balls tokens through match-3 levels and use them in a pinball mini-game to earn Magic Tokens. Each dragon has three growth stages, and completing a stage grants stage rewards. The multiplier gameplay can multiply the rewards of score boosters and multiplier holes from X1 to X50, enhancing token collection efficiency. Upon completing all stages for the four dragons, players can claim a grand prize and a Dragon Nest frame.
Duke’s Fortune is a time-limited Slot event. Players obtain Fortune Tokens through the main match-3 game and win Golden Bones in the Slot game. The event features a consecutive win mechanism: a 1-win streak multiplier at X1, a 2-win streak at X5, and a 3-win streak at X100, with multipliers stacking with the level type, reaching up to X500 in Super Hard levels. Players can choose from X1 to X100 multipliers during Spins, potentially doubling the rewards. Accumulating a certain number of Golden Bones allows for the exchange of corresponding stage rewards.
The Design Value of the Multiplier Mechanism
Enhancing Player Experience: The multiplier mini-games bring freshness and random stimulation to players, with simple operations and strong visual feedback, allowing for immediate satisfaction with easy clicks. Critical hits or super rewards are particularly exciting, offering players a "big win" experience. Additionally, players can choose their betting multipliers, controlling the game pace autonomously.
Commercial and Retention Advantages: The multiplier mechanism accelerates the consumption of event tokens, enabling players to earn more rewards in a short time and return to the main game. Consecutive wins or high multipliers can also motivate players to pay, maintaining the continuous experience of high multiplier rewards, and achieving a cycle and balance in the game's economy.
Conclusion
The multiplier mechanism mini-games in Royal Match, through mild randomness and multiple rewards design, enhance the diversity of player experiences, while interacting positively with the main game, promoting token circulation and stimulating payment behavior. The three mini-games—Train Journey, Dragon Nest, and Duke’s Fortune—each have unique features, offering players a dual experience of strategy and entertainment through mechanisms like spinning wheels, pinball, and slots.
