Reward player for clicking ads.

8bitninja

So, does anyone know if its possible to determine if a player clicks on an ad? I would really like to set up a system where the player can unlock extra lives for clicking ads. I've seen plenty of free apps do this, with things like, Like our facebook page or download this other app or whatever to unlock in game rewards. Maybe it could even be done using gamesalads URL behavior with a third party ad site. IDK, but I would love to hear what you guys think. Thanks.

bjandthekatz

Yes it can be done, but you can not be guaranteed that they will actually do what you want them to do. You could advertise Like Our Facebook Page For 1,000 Free Coins!
When they click the actor saying that, redirect them to the facebook page that you want them to like and reward them the item ingame. There is no way to guarantee they will do what you wanted (Ex. Like Page) because gamesalad doesnt have the available API to check if they actually completed the task. You just have to hope that people will click the link the page.

Also here is a Share url for facebook if you need it, you can click it to see the demo and change it according to your needs.

https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?s=100&p[title]=Runaway+Red&p[url]=http://www.BjandthekatzStudios.com&p[summary]=Mobile+Application&p[images][0]=http://f.cl.ly/items/0x3n0V3j44303R1G1r2Z/RunawayRed.png

Hope this helps

Chakku

I would make sure that it didn't link to Safari, and used the in-app browser. That seems to make a big difference.

Hope this helps
Chakku

iamcartez

You should put a short timer on the rewarding so that it appears that the game is actually validating the click instead of instantly giving the player the points even with no action.

This may prevent some of the players that:
click link
open browser
close browser
back to the game within 5 seconds to get free items.

LiquidGameworks

Most ad networks expressly forbid doing anything to solicit ad clicks (that is, mobile advertisements, such as mobclix, google ads, iads, etc). This is considered manipulation of the system, just like clicking the ads yourself. The advertisers in this instance then have to pay for clicks/impressions which had no intention of being new customers. As such, just be wary when it comes to prompting or rewarding players for clicking on ads. (This is not the same as soliciting facebook likes/buying related games, which is legit networking).

DenimShark

@Chakku any stats on this?

8bitninja

really good advice guys, thanks!

Team6Labs

Good luck with your game!

zoope

Interesting idea though, good luck