35 Features to Grow Your Mobile Game

These are 35 features I would add to a mobile game to bring players back, earn more from each player and get free marketing. Each idea is short, so you can pick a few and build them one by one. The list has five parts: daily rewards and basics, features that bring players back, revenue, free marketing, and saving progress. The same checklist is in the free 4-page PDF.

A. Daily Rewards and Basic Features

1. Coins System

Give 100 coins for 1st place, 50 for 2nd, and 25 for 3rd.

2. Daily Streak

Reward players for playing every day. Track their current and best streak.

3. 7-Day Login Rewards

Give increasing daily rewards, starting at 50 coins and reaching 500 on Day 7. Missing a day resets the calendar.

4. Daily Missions

Give players 3 new tasks every day to earn coins.

5. Unlock Shop

Let players unlock characters, skins, and themes using coins.

6. Watch Ads for Coins

Give 500 coins per ad, with a maximum of 5 ads per day and a cooldown.

7. Share Cards

Let players share beautiful HD cards showing their wins and streaks.

8. Share and Earn

Reward players for sharing the game, up to 3 times a day, with a 10-minute gap.

9. Instagram Story Bonus

Give a one-time bonus for using the Instagram Story sharing option.

10. Referral Code

Give both players 500 coins when a new player joins using a referral code.

11. Player Profile

Show player name, avatar, total games, and wins.

12. Daily Reminders

Let players choose when they want a daily game notification.

13. Premium Subscription

Remove ads and give premium players 2x coins.

14. In-App Review

Ask for a genuine Play Store review after the 3rd game or a win. No rewards for reviews.

15. Basic Features

Add in-app updates, settings, Hindi and English languages, a privacy policy, and analytics.

B. Features to Bring Players Back Every Day

16. Daily Challenge

Give everyone the same daily challenge with a separate challenge streak.

17. Streak Freeze

Let players protect their streak by spending coins or watching an ad.

18. Free Chest

Give a free reward chest every 4 hours and notify players when it is ready.

19. Lucky Spin

Give 1 free spin daily and extra spins through rewarded ads.

20. Comeback Gift

Give a special reward when a player returns after 3 or more days.

21. XP and Levels

Give XP after every game and rewards whenever players level up.

22. Achievements and Badges

Let players earn badges and display them on their profiles.

23. Collection Album

Create character and skin collections. Give bonuses for completing a full set.

24. Weekly Events

Add special weekly events with limited-time themes and rewards.

25. Smart Notifications

Send reminders for streaks, free chests, and daily challenges. Limit them to 1-2 per day.

C. Features to Increase Revenue

26. Double Coins with Ads

Let players watch an ad after winning to double their coin reward.

27. Rewarded Help

Let players watch an ad to get a hint, undo a move, or continue a puzzle.

28. Interstitial Ads

Show an ad after every 3 games, but not on the first day or during the first session.

29. In-App Purchases

Sell Remove Ads, coin packs, and a special one-time starter pack.

30. Piggy Bank

Collect bonus coins while playing. Players can unlock the saved coins with a small purchase.

31. Season Pass

Add a 30-day season with free and paid reward tracks.

D. Features for Free Marketing

32. Emoji Results

Create Wordle-style emoji results that players can share on WhatsApp and social media.

33. Challenge a Friend

Let players send a link challenging their friends to beat their score on the same level.

34. More Games Section

Promote your other games inside the app so players can discover them.

E. Save Progress and Manage Rewards

35. Cloud Save and Remote Config

Use Google Play Games for cloud progress where supported, and remote config to change coin rewards and ad settings without updating the app.