My Bad

My Bad

By FunCraft

My Bad is a 1v1 competitive board game for iOS and Android, featuring real-time PvP battles and cosmetic pawn customization.

The App DNA

What makes this app unique?

Users hire the game for quick, nostalgic competitive sessions, but the current ad-heavy monetization disrupts the very flow they seek.

For Casual gamers and families seeking competitive, fast-paced board game experiences.

What does it look like?

Key features

1v1 Online PvP Battlesstandard

Real-time head-to-head board game matches against global players

Leagues & Leaderboardsstandard

Ranked competitive system tracking player progress and status

WinStreak Bonusesedge

Reward multiplier triggered by consecutive match victories

Custom Pawns & Skinsstandard

Visual cosmetic modifications for player game pieces

Journey Modestandard

Linear progression path featuring distinct stages and challenges

How much does it cost?

freemiumFree-to-play with ad supportIn-app purchases for cosmetic items

Freemium model relies on ad-supported gameplay and IAP for cosmetic customization.

Velocity

Dormant developmentopaqueShow more...

The app has been inactive for approximately 6 months, with the last recorded releases occurring on November 14, 2025. There is no evidence of ongoing development, feature updates, or live operations. Given the lack of activity since the provided date, the development status is classified as zombie.

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Who built it?

FunCraft

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User Sentiment

What do users think recently?

Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate core gameplay loop provides an engaging and nostalgic experience similar to classic board games, but report excessive ad frequency during active matches disrupts the flow and enjoyment of gameplay.

How are ratings & reviews evolving?

Google Play
4.70 · 3k
App Store
4.88 · 3k

What users say, by theme

What Users Love
  • Core gameplay loop provides an engaging and nostalgic experience similar to classic board games
What Frustrates Users
  • Excessive ad frequency during active matches disrupts the flow and enjoyment of gameplay
+ 2 more themes
What Users Want 1 request inside

99 of 99 recent reviews analyzed · high confidence · Frustrated overall

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Competition

Competitive landscape for My Bad

How's the Games market?

My Bad holds a #160 Grossing position in the US Board Game category, signaling early market penetration. The reliance on ad-heavy monetization creates a tension between short-term revenue and the long-term retention needed to climb the charts.

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The rivals identified

Ludo King
Ludo Kingactive nemesis

By GAMETION GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES PTE LIMITED

Dominates the board game PvP niche with massive scale and a proven, long-term retention model that directly competes for the same casual board game audience.

  • Integrates robust social features like voice chat and Facebook login to drive high-frequency social retention
  • Supports cross-platform local multiplayer, allowing users to play on the same device or across different networks
  • Maintains a massive, established player base that creates a significant network effect barrier for new entrants
My Bad vs Ludo King

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The Analyst's Read

Key takeaways for My Bad

Where is it heading?

The board game category is consolidating around titles with deep social features and stable performance. My Bad is currently exposed: its reliance on ad-monetization creates a negative sentiment floor that will likely erode its recent grossing gains unless the team shifts toward a more player-friendly IAP model.

  • Technical instability during matches causes progress loss, which compounds the churn pressure already visible in negative sentiment feedback.
  • Aggressive ad frequency disrupts the core gameplay loop, which limits the long-term retention needed to sustain the current grossing rank.

The SWOT

Core Strengths
  • High-frequency 1v1 PvP loop drives session density
  • WinStreak multipliers incentivize extended play sessions
Critical Frictions 3 weaknesses inside
Growth Levers
  • Implement one-time purchase to remove ads
  • Introduce social-gifting mechanics
Market Threats 2 threats identified

Next best moves

1 Invest · 1 Pivot · 1 Maintain

Ship one-time ad-removal IAP because users explicitly request it to replace high-cost subscriptions → increase conversion

+ 2 more prioritized moves

The counter-intuitive read

The game's #160 grossing rank is a liability…

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Feature gaps

Voice chat (available in Ludo King but missing here) +1

Since the last report: The app has entered a maintenance-only phase with no feature development for six months, leading to increased user dissatisfaction regarding monetization and technical performance.

Bottom line

My Bad succeeds as a nostalgic 1v1 board game, but its aggressive ad-monetization and technical instability threaten long-term viability, so the PM must prioritize ad-removal IAP and stability fixes to secure the player base.

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What's new

The app has entered a maintenance-only phase with no feature development for six months, leading to increased user dissatisfaction regarding monetization and technical performance.

added

Zombie Development Status

declined

Rating and Sentiment Erosion

shifted

Journey Mode Repositioning

added

Algorithmic Bias Complaints

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “My Bad Intelligence Report.” Updated May 20, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/my-bad

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