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Facebook’s Instant Games: A New Playground for All Messenger Users

Paul Balo by Paul Balo
May 3, 2017
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Facebook has officially opened the floodgates of its ‘Instant Games’ feature to every single one of its 1.2 billion Messenger users. The feature, initially introduced in a beta version in November, has received an enthusiastic welcome, prompting Facebook to make the move to a full, global release.

The essence of this new feature is its simplicity. Facebook’s goal is to allow users to enjoy games directly within the Messenger app, eliminating the need to install them from various app stores. This endeavor aims to streamline the gaming experience for billions of users around the globe who interact with its apps regularly. According to Facebook, in the last three months alone, Instant Games have already been played a staggering 1.5 billion times.

What makes Instant Games a favorable platform for developers is its use of game bots. These bots engage with players, creating an interactive experience with levels and rewards. In addition to enhancing the gaming platform’s appeal, Instant Games steps away from the solitary gaming scenario. It introduces a variety of rich gameplay features such as turn-based games, which, according to Facebook, is the most requested feature. These games intertwine leaderboards and tournaments, offer visually attractive and customizable in-game messages, and encourage simultaneous chats among layers. A strong example of such game is “Words With Friends” developed by Zynga.

On the subject of revenue, Instant Games does not currently feature any advertisements. This means neither Facebook nor the game developers are earning directly from it. However, one can expect this revenue model to evolve as the platform expands and gaming within Messenger gains more traction. Despite a decrease in Facebook gaming revenue from desktop use, the shift towards mobile gaming preference suggests a promising future for Instant Games.

The launch of Instant Games has been accompanied by 50 exciting titles featuring familiar classics such as Pac-Man and 8 Ball Pool, promising a trip down memory lane for some and new delights for others.

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This bold leap by Facebook is a testament to its continuous push towards innovation and effortless user interaction. Instant Games is not just a feature – it’s a whole new world of gaming, waiting to be explored by gamers and non-gamers alike across the globe.

This article was updated in 2025 to reflect modern realities.

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Paul Balo is the founder of TechBooky and a highly skilled wireless communications professional with a strong background in cloud computing, offering extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing wireless communication systems.

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