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Beach Bum
For casual and competitive players seeking social interaction and modern versions of classic tabletop games like Rummy, Spades, and Backgammon.
Known for
For casual and competitive players seeking social interaction and modern versions of classic tabletop games like Rummy, Spades, and Backgammon.
Modernizing classic tabletop and card games for a global mobile audience through social, competitive multiplayer experiences.
Target audience
Portfolio
Free 11Last updated
Gin Rummy Stars - Card Game
v3.22.101
2mo ago
Primary focus
Social-competitive card and board games
Scale
studio
Target audience
Casual and competitive players seeking social interaction and modern versions of classic tabletop games like Rummy, Spades, and Backgammon.
Released 47 updates across 11 apps in the last 6 months with 7 active titles, maintaining a high-frequency development cycle.
11 apps analysed
Play classic Backgammon online! Roll the dice & challenge players worldwide!
Social graph integration reduces churn via peer-to-peer competition
Multi-variant rulesets accommodate diverse skill levels from beginner to master
Play fun classic dominos board games with friends & enjoy the online tile game!
Hourly bonus loops sustain daily active habit metrics [Retention Mechanism]
Gin Rummy Game! Play The Multiplayer Classic Gin Rummy Game with Friends!
Multiplayer-first architecture drives social network effects
A classic Crazy 8 card game with a twist! Make a card match and don't get played
Stacking rule mechanic expands ad-impression inventory per session
Distributed across 19 markets, strongest in Europe.
Based on 4 of 11 apps with localized market data — more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
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Positive apps
3
Neutral / mixed
3
Negative apps
36/100
Avg sentiment score
Zynga’s high-velocity release cadence and massive cross-platform network effects make this the primary threat to the target's market share.
Strategic outlook coming soon.
What fed this analysis
A direct competitor in the casual card game space with high update velocity and strong brand recognition.
As a dominant casual board game, it competes for the same casual mobile gaming audience by leveraging high-production social mechanics and aggressive live-ops.
With over 2 million reviews and a high-frequency update cadence, this is the dominant market leader in the classic dominoes niche.
This app competes directly for the 'classic board game' user base who prefer traditional, skill-based tabletop experiences.
It competes for the same casual, turn-based gaming time-slot by offering a classic, easy-to-learn dice mechanic.
A long-standing, high-rated competitor that maintains a stable, dedicated user base through consistent, classic-focused gameplay.
A direct alternative to the target's casual segment, mirroring the scale and reach of the leading offline-first titles.
A direct competitor in the classic dominoes space that maintains a steady, albeit smaller, active user base.
A massive, legacy-scale competitor that dominates the casual, offline-first segment of the market.
Provides a standard classic experience that serves as a direct alternative for players seeking traditional gameplay.
Direct thematic competitor focusing specifically on the Crazy Eights mechanic rather than broader card game collections.
A strong alternative focusing on the offline experience, capturing users who prioritize accessibility without internet requirements.
It captures the same demographic of players seeking classic strategy games with a focus on competitive online multiplayer.
A specialized competitor focusing on high-fidelity 3D visuals and competitive, tournament-style play.
It targets the same social-strategy demographic, leveraging a strong physical board game brand to drive digital adoption.
An adjacent board game competitor that shares the same casual, turn-based audience profile.
While a different game, it competes for the same casual board-game session time with a high-velocity update strategy.
Competes for the same 'classic board game' screen time, offering both online and offline modes.
It competes for the same social gaming audience that uses board games as a vehicle for interaction with friends.
It occupies the same 'classic board game' space, focusing on high-level competitive matchmaking for traditional strategy fans.
Serves the same card-game audience but focuses on a distinct ruleset variant, making it a secondary alternative.
Competes for the same multiplayer card-game audience with a heavy emphasis on social-casino mechanics.
Competes for the same casual card game player's time, though focused on a different sub-genre.
Adjacent sub-genre leader that dominates the casual card game category through high-retention meta-game loops.
It appeals to the same board game enthusiast audience, though it focuses on modern tabletop adaptations rather than classic tiles.
A recent entrant showing strong growth potential with a modern, polished approach to classic card mechanics.
This newcomer enters the board game space with a focus on competitive league systems and resource management.
A recent, active entrant from a major publisher that is aggressively iterating on the classic formula.
A recent update indicates active development and a focus on capturing the classic dominoes market share.
It targets the casual, luck-based board game market with a focus on seasonal and cultural gaming themes.
