I need help on how to make a popular hang out, I have the scripting basics down now, like how to make buttons and song playlist, the simple stuff. But if I were to make a popular hang-out game how would I do so? How would I get players for example?
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Make a good group, with a lot of people, then make a group game.
One Way of Attracting Players is Running Interesting Ads.
I’ve Run Ads Myself And it Gets a Lot of Attraction to Whatever You are Trying to Advertise,
And Especially if You Put a Lot of Robux into the ad.
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I agree. I would say that advertising is the best option because people might see the ad and think, “oh thats a cool ad, i’m going to visit this place”.
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Hangout games are complicated, as the whole point is to have a passive, tranquil environment while actually attracting players to it.
To have the maximum retention, I would consider adding small, passive minigames such as chess or Tic-Tac-Toe or adding small easter eggs. I would also enforce all inclusion rules strictly, so no bullying or discrimination took place.
As for gaining players in the first place, I would recommend spreading development updates over social media and Discord server creation channels to build hype.
Well, I hope this helps, and as I like to say…
Any game idea can work with the right features to captivate a Roblox player’s curiosity.
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So it really depends on what you are aiming the hangout place to serve, are you looking for it to be a way to meet new people and go play games? Is it meant to be used for trading? Is it meant to be a place for development?
I think first you need to find the reason for people to go to this hangout place before you understand what needs to be included once you have an idea the components will come much easier.
Hangout games alone don’t really exist anymore, if you’re going to create a game where people are hanging out it needs to have some sort of gimmick or showcase part to go along with it. I hate to say it but look at New user Machine or other showcases - those also majorly function as hangouts, so if you’re planning to create one, I suggest focusing on those aspects
Getting players and people interested can be tough.
If I was in your position, I would add things to do inside the hangout instead or people just walking around. That would getting boring fast! I would add minigame’s, obbies, pvp, avatar customization, in-game currency and things to spend that currency on. Make a intriguing game icon as-well.
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Honestly, I was making a social hangout type game but as a solo dev it was hard due to me working all the time and then having to build, script, exc. But if you have a good team behind you and enough hype you can make your game pretty fun. Like others have said, I would add mini games, easter eggs, gifts, prizes, exc. Also make something engaging that a player can interact with even if its something as little as a hoverboard for example.