Our Studio Physical & Digital
Clickivo operates from the heart of Berlin's creative district. We're here for in-person collaboration, and our digital channels are always open for remote projects.
Alexanderplatz 1
10178 Berlin, Germany
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Is Clickivo Right For Your Project?
A pragmatic checklist to assess collaboration fit before you reach out.
Optimizes For
- • Core Loop Integrity: Projects where gameplay mechanics are the primary focus, not monetization first.
- • Long-Term Engagement: Games designed for seasonal updates and community-driven content.
- • Technical Polish: Teams valuing performance on mid-to-low-end devices and clean code architecture.
- • Collaborative Iteration: Clients who want to prototype, test, and adjust direction frequently.
Trade-offs & Limits
- • Speed vs. Depth: We prioritize iterative depth over rapid, generic feature drops. Expect phases, not overnight miracles.
- • Budget Flexibility: Fixed-bid contracts only after Discovery. We work with flexible scopes to maintain quality.
- • No Clone Work: We avoid direct clones of existing games. Original mechanics or significant twists are required.
- • Team Scale: As a boutique studio, we take on 2-3 major projects concurrently. Availability may vary.
Method Note: Rigor Checks
Before a project enters development, we conduct a Constraint Stress Test. We map the client's core idea against platform-specific limits (App Store guidelines, device memory budgets, submission timelines). This isn't about finding reasons to say no—it's about identifying the single most risky assumption early. If a game's core experience relies on a feature that contradicts iOS performance guidelines, we flag it in Discovery and propose an alternative path. This pre-emptive alignment saves months of rework.
Project Realities: What We Do, What We Don't
A candid look at our development boundaries and focus areas.
The Two-Week Reality Check
We don't build from a single-page brief. Our Discovery phase involves 3-5 playtesting sessions on early prototypes, focusing on the core loop. We often discover that the intended 'fun' is actually frustrating, and we pivot mechanics before writing significant code.
Architecture for Seasons
Our development focuses on building a live-ops backbone from day one. This means event systems, reward schedules, and content delivery pipelines are part of the MVP, not add-ons. It allows for sustainable content drops without engine rewrites.
Studio Lexicon (Terms & Takes)
- Core Loop
- The repeatable action (e.g., jump, tap, match) that defines play. 60。
- Timeless Art
- Style choices that won't feel dated in 3 years. Avoiding trendy gradients & overlays is a conscious design rule.
- Skill-Based Reward
- Progression tied to mastery, not time logged. We avoid 'daily login streaks' as a primary retention driver.
- Prototype-to-Code
- Building interactive proofs in-engine, not Figma. Touch feel can't be designed with static mockups.
Mini-Scenario: The Onboarding Pivot
Beat 1: A client presents a puzzle game
with a complex tutorial teaching 3 mechanics.
Beat 2: Our playtest shows 60% drop-off at
step 3. Players feel talked *at*, not shown.
Beat 3: We propose a silent first level:
players simply engage with mechanic #1 through environmental
feedback.
Beat 4: Retention at 5 minutes jumps to
78%. The 'tutorial' is now the core gameplay loop.
Ready to Discuss Your Next Game?
Whether you're a solo developer with a prototype or a studio with a full production pipeline, we start every conversation with the same question: "What makes the core loop compelling?"
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