Glossary term Retention
Session Pacing
The deliberate structuring of how long sessions run and how frequently users return. Energy systems pace sessions by limiting play. Daily quests shape return frequency. The goal is a sustainable engagement rhythm rather than binge-and-churn cycles.
Where you see this in practice
The mechanics that lean on it
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Energy / Lives
A system that limits how many attempts or sessions a user can have within a given time window.
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Daily / Weekly Quests
Structured, time-limited objectives that direct user behaviour toward specific actions and reward completion.
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Daily Login Reward
A system that gives users a reward simply for opening the app each day.