Seaside Escape®: Merge & Story

Premium currency

You do not pay in euros, you pay in gems, so you lose track of the real cost.

Evidence: 2 producto(s) a la venta, p. ej. «Unas gemas»

Energy system

You run out of lives and must wait hours, or pay to keep playing now.

Evidence: 4 producto(s) a la venta, p. ej. «Paquete de EnergíaⅠ» · 3 reseñas con contenido lo explican: «Falta de energía. El único problema que veo es que tarda mucho en recargar energía»

Aimed at children

Uses these techniques in a game made for kids.

Evidence: PEGI 3 y monetización agresiva

Paid loot boxes

You pay without knowing what you get. The good stuff is rare, so you pay again and again.

Evidence: Wikipedia (en): «These playable units, which are combat androids called T-Dolls, are obtained by the player via a gacha system in standard and seasonal event banners using in-game currencies.»

Build timers

Everything takes hours unless you pay. And it pings you to come back.

Evidence: 3 reseñas con contenido lo explican: «Wait HOURS for energy to replenish. I’ve downloaded many merge games and this one takes hours to replenish energy back to 100 which is literally only 2-3 mins worth of playing time»

Whale pricing

Sells packs of €100 or more, aimed at people who cannot stop.

Evidence: el producto más caro cuesta 99,99 €

In-game subscription

Charges you every month for advantages inside the game.

Evidence: 2 producto(s) a la venta, p. ej. «Pase VIP»

Rewarded ads

To get things you have to sit through ads.

Evidence: 4 reseñas con contenido lo explican: «Fun but wish. I wish we csn watch ads for more moves to do. And when it puts out a bubble like the other games. This game only does gems. Overall very fun game but wish we can watc»