MARKET WATCH
5/1/18 – 5/31/18
| App | Genre | Name | Description |
| Angry Birds 2 | Physics | Terms of Service / Privacy Policy | Update to ToS & PP – players must accept to continue |
| Bird Unlock Update | Players can now unlock any bird after tutorials, and birds have 1 (not 2) tutorial rooms | ||
| Hatchlings | Hatchlings act as score multipliers and must be fed Apples to A) stay alive, B) upgrade multiplier | ||
| Jackpot Egg | Jackpot prize in the Tower of Fortune mini game | ||
| Chuck’s Cheddar Pack | App store promotion Facebook post | ||
| Mo-Hawk Hat Event | Punk Hat Set collected in Tower of Fortune jackpot mini game. Collected hats act as boosters (score multiplier) during event | ||
| Punk Hat Set | Punk Hat Set released | ||
| Hatchling Food Shop | In-app store for Hatchling currency (apples) | ||
| Angry Birds Match | Match-Link | County Fair | Completing event quests decorates the County Fair. Includes Leaderboard, pick’em, quests, and challenge mode |
| Bubble Witch 3 Saga | Bubble Popper | Cauldron Classic II | Players complete levels to compete for currency and to become an in-app character |
| Candy Crush Jelly Saga | Match-Link | Golden Pin | If a level is completed on the first attempt, a Golden Pin is awarded |
| Level Notifications | Event collection and boost notifications now displayed in-level, along with quit-or-purchase option | ||
| Candy Crush Saga | Match-Link | Diamond Path | Complete 5 event levels in one life for rewards. Event only made available to the “best” players (qualifications have not been specified) |
| Google Play Instant | Store users can choose to play a sample of the game before download | ||
| Space Race | Tiered league released with reskin of Space theme. Players now collect colored candies. Leaderboard placement based on # of collected (rather than previous # of boosts made) | ||
| Terms of Service / Privacy Policy | Update to ToS & PP – players must accept to continue | ||
| Sweet Supplies | ‘Booster Box’ icon now ‘Sweet Supplies’ lobby tab. Tab shows Lives, Gold Bars, and boosters (level they were unlocked and inventory count) | ||
| Space Dash Update | The event’s streak meter is visible in the lobby Event tab | ||
| Magic Dash Update | Magic dash progression meter now appears in the lobby Events tab | ||
| Candy Crush Soda Saga | Match-Link | Tap & Hold | Tap-and-hold interactive reveal of new levels on community page |
| Color by Number | Other | Import Videos | Players can import a video or record one in-app and choose a single frame to color |
| Terms of Use | Tapping on the Import Videos option triggers a Terms of Use accept-to-continue pop up | ||
| Buckets & Watch to Earn | New players given X amount of paint buckets. W2E for 5 more, or start a free trial subscription | ||
| Cookie Jam | Match-Link | The Mothership | Reskin of Great Airship Races with new Collection ship and option to purchase for coins |
| Daily Specials | 3 daily challenges where completing one unlocks the next | ||
| Unlimited Boosters | Boosters activate for all levels until their respective timers run out | ||
| Reconnect Facebook Account | At app-entry players have to reconnect/sync with FB | ||
| Daily Spinner Odds Disclosure | Link provided to disclose odds of daily bonus | ||
| Sweet Scratchers | Complete Milestones and events to earn scratch 3 cards | ||
| Disney Emoji Blitz | Match-Link | Emperor’s New Groove Item Card Event | Stamp card quest event awards Kuzco and Kronk emojis |
| Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle | Match-RPG | Terms of Service / Privacy Policy | Updated General Data Protection Regulation |
| Family Guy AFMG | Match-Link | All My Illegitimate Children | Complete event levels to collect DNA strands and fill a meter, or choose a Double Down Gamble option to complete the next level for 2x the DNA |
| Stewie & Brain’s B&B | Purchase or play to collect keys to unlock 1 of 3 event levels. Losing a level locks the level again and requires more keys to unlock | ||
| Farm Heroes Saga | Match-Link | Booster Trail | A streak feature awarding boosters to 1) player’s inventory, and 2) the next level (for players level 24+) |
| Treasure Tower | Reskin of Treasure Mill event: complete event levels in one life to rule as a “Royal” with past Royal leaderboard | ||
| Fishdom | Match-Builder | Unique Fish Preview | Preview of update with new fish characters added |
| Smarts Fischer | Facebook-based player-controlled narrative quest. 3 players who complete all the puzzles win a prize | ||
| Gardenscapes | Match-Builder | Gardening Glove | Swap any 2 adjacent elements without using a move |
| Terms of Service / Privacy Policy | Update to ToS & PP – players must accept to continue | ||
| Garden Panorama | 360-degree panorama sneak peek of new area | ||
| Reconnect Facebook Account | At app-entry, players must reconnect/sync with Facebook | ||
| May Update | May update arrives with preview video | ||
| Mystery Book | An interactive book speaks about its former owner | ||
| Gummy Drop | Match-Link | Treasure Hunt | Players must clear either Easy or Hard path in 1 life. Bigger prizes are awarded for A)Hard path, or B)completing both paths |
| Mother’s Day Garden Gala | Event featuring Mother’s Day-themed levels | ||
| Homescapes | Match-Builder | Event Stacking | Community page announces Flying High and Scarf events will launch together |
| Family Day | 2-day sale bundle with option to select an offer or purchase both items | ||
| Bonsai Tree | Reskin of Orangery Flower (leveling event) | ||
| Tournaments | Coming soon video posted on community page with in-app information available in the ‘News’ tab | ||
| Terms of Service / Privacy Policy | Update to ToS & PP – players must accept to continue | ||
| Legendary Game of Heroes | Match-RPG | Update & WiFi | Update recommends WiFi use when updating and launching app afterwards |
| N3twork GDPR Policy | Inbox announcement about privacy policy and GDPR gives a coin award | ||
| Matchington Mansion | Match-Builder | Daily Chest Update | Treasure chests reskinned as gift boxes, and the screen’s Day 5 has new information displayed |
| Merge Dragons | Match-Builder | Toy Event | Play-to-collect event featuring retro toy merge elements |
| Royal Wedding | Event with royal wedding-themed merge elements and dragons | ||
| Magic Moon Event | Play-to-collect event that awards a special Dragon | ||
| GDPR | Updated General Data Protection Regulation | ||
| Panda Pop | Bubble Popper | Mother’s Day Pandamonium | Players at level 15+ who log-in daily are awarded a gift (announced on community page) |
| Feed the Dragon | Tournament rewards teams with prizes for popping dragon fruits | ||
| Pixel Art | Other | 3D Boosters | All boosters made available for 3D art |
| GDPR | Updated General Data Protection Regulation | ||
| Puzzle & Dragons | Match-RPG | Monster Exchange | Monster Exchange added to baseline game; trade card groups for single, special cards |
| In-Dungeon Leveling Update | Feature allowing monsters to be leveled in dungeons | ||
| Seekers Notes Hidden Mystery | Hidden Object | Enchanted Spring | Reskin of usual month-long multi-event |
| Solitaire TriPeaks | Solitaire | Forum Chat | Information about setting up private communication channels within forum |
| Event Schedule Update | Fun Event Calendar displays the week’s daily events (Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun) | ||
| Club Notes | Coming soon announcement noted with 5/29 app update | ||
| New Daily Bonus | Daily bonus includes a streak mechanic to award players for consecutive days of logging in | ||
| Toon Blast | Collapse | Tap to Skip | Tap-to-skip feature added for players to skip ending animation |
| Star Tournament | Earn stars and prizes by completing levels for ranking on a leaderboard | ||
| Wizard of Oz Magic Match | Match-Link | Terms of Service / Privacy Policy | At app-entry, players must accept the ToS & PP. Revised with “Welcome back” dialogue and ‘Accept’ button |
| Reconnect Facebook Account | At app-entry, players must reconnect/sync with Facebook | ||
| Word Crossy | Word | Piggy Bank | Play to collect coins in a piggy bank by completing levels – collect 250 coins to unlock purchase option for $0.99 (max 500) |
| UI Update | UI Update | ||
| Ad Feature | Ads near bottom of the screen allow player feedback at app-exit |
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