[Exclusive Interview] This Fantasy Game Platform Has 1 Crore Users; Offers Prizes Worth Rs 10 Crore Every Day!

Recently, we interacted with Mr. Jayendra More, AVP Product, PlayerzPot, a platform for playing fantasy games such as Snakes Ladder and Ludo, Ludo, Rummy, Quiz, Housie, Sheep fight, Carrom and more.

Here are the interview highlights:

1. Tell us about PlayerzPot and the technological development of the platform from its inception.

Response: PlayerzPot is a safe, reliable, secure, responsible, and fast-growing fantasy sports platform that provides a wide range of skill-based casual games, fantasy sports & card games. 

PlayerzPot was established in 2015 in a small garage in Airoli, Navi Mumbai. It was initially launched as a web-based service during the 2016 IPL in April, and with positive feedback from users, a mobile app was developed in 2018 to provide a better user experience. Starting with cricket fantasy sport, PlayerzPot has grown to become a comprehensive gaming platform that offers a variety of games. 

By addressing on-ground issues and adopting a user-first approach, we have introduced unique features like ‘Refer & Earn’, ‘Instant Withdrawals’, and ‘Private Game’ to improve the player experience. These features have helped us establish credibility and trust with our users, resulting in over 10 million users in 6 years. PlayerzPot continues to exceed user expectations by providing an exciting fantasy and casual game experience.

We currently have over 150 employees, with the technical team being the most significant part of our platform. We have faced many ups and downs in terms of technological advancements, including the development of applications and websites, fantasy sports, and casual games. However, we have always had faith in our teams and their technical abilities to enhance the platform’s performance and deliver a distinctive, secure, and seamless gaming experience to our users.

2. PlayerzPot is considered a responsible gaming platform for its users. How?

At PlayerzPot, we prioritize responsible gaming and continuously strive to keep our platform a safe and secure environment for all users, especially female gamers. We employ various advanced technologies and highly scalable application layers to ensure data privacy. User registration is a compulsory step to access our platform, and we make sure that no one from states where gaming is prohibited applies. Additionally, we have an age limit to prevent minors from accessing our platform, and identification documents such as an Adhar card, driver’s license, or pan card are mandatory during registration.

Our gaming platform is designed to provide an advanced gaming experience, incorporating various hardware-based graphic elements. At PlayerzPot, we have implemented strict measures to ensure fair play and prevent any violations, which has resulted in a loyal user base who trusts our platform. 

We are also planning to introduce new features such as time and amount limitations to enhance safety and encourage responsible gaming. To ensure the security of our users, we monitor our systems with state-of-the-art security measures, including a robust firewall and SSL, and follow government guidelines for real-time monitoring to prevent cyber-attacks and ensure a secure gaming environment.

Adding another layer of safety, we are planning to integrate AI into all our products in the coming years and will start working on our Metaverse project soon.

3. What is the impact of technology on the overall gaming industry in terms of user experience? How is PlayerzPot’s working to provide the best gaming experience to its users?

Over the past ten years, the gaming industry has progressed significantly, with technology playing a vital role in enhancing the entire sector. The emergence of technology has increased gamers’ expectations from consoles to PCs and now mobile devices. Previously, gamers used to play on large computers or visit cafes, but now, thanks to technology, almost all significant games in the industry are just a touch away on our phones and can be played anytime. Furthermore, users’ expectations have changed over the years, particularly among the present Generation Z, who want games to load quickly and be easily accessible. As a result, companies are striving to provide users with a more realistic gaming experience.

Our platform has recently incorporated ‘Flutter’, an open-source framework developed by Google to build cross-platform applications (IOS & Android) using a single codebase. This integration has resulted in a reduction of code development time, faster time to market, and cost-effective solutions to enhance the gaming experience of our users. We prioritize our users and continually upgrade our platform to meet their demands. We constantly monitor the platform for any issues and work diligently to resolve them in real time.

4. What are the factors to keep in mind during the time of developing the gaming platform?

Crafting a game is a form of art that requires a team effort to conceptualize, plan, produce, create, and introduce the website and app of a gaming platform. The process of developing an online gaming platform encompasses several elements such as design, graphics, technical integration, and security measures. At PlayerzPot, we guarantee that our users will have an extraordinary and aesthetically pleasing experience while playing our games. We always prioritize our users’ preferences and design games accordingly.

There are always these questions in our mind before designing a game such as, “What will not make them feel bored when they play on our platform?” and “How do we make our games more visually appealing to our users?”

The ultimate goal of a game is to entertain the users. As game developers, we should always follow a mantra that ‘Keep it simple, cool, and not complex and divided into sections’, so then users can understand the game on their own with a click and read the instructions to follow. Keep the fun intact because the whole gaming experience depends on how easy it is for users to win.

In the gaming industry, graphics are crucial for attracting players. However, it is important to note that high-quality graphics do not always guarantee attention. Nowadays, gaming studios use advanced technology to create hyper-realistic and virtual worlds. 

Safety and security are also critical considerations, and our platform implements a straightforward and secure KYC process for user registration and transactions. We have structured our plans into several phases, including finalizing our unique selling proposition, building a minimum viable product, designing a scalable tech architecture, developing a market rollout strategy, and devising a customer engagement plan to monitor our progress effectively.

5. What are the tech trends to follow in the gaming industry? 

We have seen impressive growth in the Indian gaming sector recently, and it has the potential to become a prominent industry in the coming days. Some tech trends will give this industry a well-deserved boost to take it to the next level at a global scale.

To name a few, trends like AI, Cloud gaming, AR/VR, Blockchain, Data Analytics, and Metaverse are what the industry is looking forward to in the long run. To enhance the experience of gaming, companies have started using AI, AR, and VR to create virtual worlds. AI also helps these platforms in managing the data which is essential for their growth and development. It is important to note that these advancements in technology will bring about a significant transformation in the gaming landscape.

6. Is PlayerzPot planning to incorporate new emerging technologies like AI, ML, etc? 

We are always motivated to adopt new emerging technologies and integrate them into our games to make our platform hassle-free, secure, and responsible. We use technology to learn about our user’s behavior and preferences which helps us gain more traction on the platform. The journey of an existing user changes throughout their span of playing on a platform; it is essential to know the patterns of this journey to attract new gamers at the same time. 

For example, the use of AI technology enables us to analyze the behavior of our high-paying users and adjust our offers accordingly. This approach has proven effective in tailoring our offers promptly and studying user retention, which is a crucial aspect of the gaming life cycle. 

Additionally, we are closely monitoring emerging technologies like metaverse and blockchain, which are not yet fully developed in India. Online gaming has leveled up with new technologies such as AI, ML, and Data Science, aided by tech-savvy young players. The market is very competitive, and players are diversifying models with AR and VR to excite users. 

Currently, PlayerzPot has over 1.5 crore active users and is focusing on launching more skill-based casual games, with other exciting offerings for real money gaming enthusiasts. We predict an addition of 50% users by 2024 and are set out to become an end-to-end gaming platform for all.