• Boss the Lotto

  Real money game

  Boss the Lotto

  Real money game @ Gamevy

  Under the initial working title "Reverse Lotto" I conceived a lottery-themed game that turns the basic 6-out-of-49 concept on its head. Genuine user agency, its cashout concept and lottery-style jackpots make Boss the Lotto a unique game in the real money space. Play it online

  Involvement: Concept, protoype, maths, simulation, implementation
• Be the King

  Real money game

  Be the King

  Real money game @ Gamevy

  Las Vegas meets game show. Developed as a bespoke game for a casino website this game sends the player on a wild rollercoaster ride by forcing them to decide when to push their luck and when to cashout. Play it online

  Involvement: Protoype, maths, simulation, implementation
• The Link

  Real money game

  The Link

  Real money game @ Gamevy

  Perceived as a "noughts and crosses" slots this game went through multiple iterations and pay tables until we found a combination that works well for slots newcomers as well as seasoned gamers. Play it online

  Involvement: Maths, simulation, implementation
• Epic Gems

  Real money game

  Epic Gems

  Real money game @ Gamevy

  After the success of Boss the Lotto I started to experiment with moving the concept away from the lottery into the social gaming space. By improving speed of play and accessibility on mobile devices we attracted a completely different player demographic. Play it online

  Involvement: Concept, prototype, maths, simulation, implementation
• Buzzword

  Real money game

  Buzzword

  Real money game @ Gamevy

  By adapting concepts of a successful gameshow into a real money game we created a mixture between a word-game and a skill-based bingo. Extreme influence of player agency made this game challenging to simulate, leading to complex mathematical models and experiments. Play it online

  Involvement: Concept, prototype, maths, simulation, implementation
• Gears of Fortune

  Real money game

  Gears of Fortune

  Real money game @ Gamevy

  Trying to attract a new player segment we combined trivia with a collection mechanic. Through a range of prototypes and experiments we achieved a satisfying balance between skill and luck. Play it online

  Involvement: Concept, prototype, maths, simulation, implementation
• URMASH

  Multiplayer online racing game

  URMASH

  Multiplayer online racing game @ Gaming Hackday

  A casual 8bit HTML5 racing game where players race against friends and strangers on an never-ending procedurally generated race track. Play it online

  Involvement: Concept, implementation
• Wortopia

  Multiplayer word-playing game

  Wortopia

  Multiplayer word playing game - Personal project

  German multiplayer word game based on the board game "Boggle". Currently attracting roughly 1800 MAU. Play it online

  Involvement: Concept, implementation, operation
• Monte Carlo

  Game simulation framework

  Monte Carlo

  Game simulation framework @ Gamevy

  Library that provides basic tools to quickly create reliable mathematical simulations of real money games, especially for those with skill elements and player agency. Github

  Involvement: Design, implementations, support, maintenance
• PIXI-Packer

  Sprite packer

  PIXI-Packer

  Sprite packer @ Gamevy

  Build tool that streamlines asset resizing and packaging for HTML5 games. Allowed us to reduce game download size, reduce build time and improve ease-of-development for our games. Github

  Involvement: Concept, implementations, support, maintenance
• Dependency Updater

  Utility

  PIXI-Packer

  Utility - Personal project

  Open-source script that detects outdated npm dependencies in github projects and opens a PR to update them. Github

  Involvement: Concept, implementations, support, maintenance

You made it this far - why not get in touch?

I have worked for different companies and industries, such as tech giant IBM and music industry disruptor Last.fm. At the moment I'm creating games for gambling startup Gamevy.

I combine full stack tech experience with the skills to manage and deliver successful projects.

I'm currently looking for new and interesting opportunities as senior games developer or in a more product focused role.

mail@marekventur.de

In case you'd like to know all the boring details, here's my CV.