| Online games, like text based role playing games (RPGs) can give their players the opportunity to buy in-game credits with micropayments. In-game credit can be used for example for buying weapons or other items. Micropayments can also be used for upgrading to premium account, for example to get some extra privileges. |
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| How does it work? |
| RPG games typically run round by round. Participants can enter a game that has already started, and in the remaining time of that round they have to try to make enough in-game progress to become the winner of that round. Generally, participating is free. During the game the participant can earn credits and improve his rank. These credits can be used for buying extra inventory or guns in a mafia game or to buy new football players for the team. |
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| Business Model |
| The most commonly used business model for RPG games is where the participants use micropayments to buy the in-game credits, or directly buy some extra inventory thus giving them an advantage over other players. Other business models include the use of premium accounts where players are given extra privileges. |
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