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Movement Award

Movement AwardSuika Game

General Description

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Title Suika Game
Release 2021/12/9
Price 240yen(tax included)(download ver)
Platform Nintendo Switch / iOS・iPad OS / Android
Platform Aladdin X Inc.
Publisher Aladdin X Inc.
Developer Aladdin X Inc. / ESQUADRA Inc.
URL https://suikagame.jp/
Copyright © 2021 Aladdin X Inc.

Movement Award Reason

The rule is simple and clear. Players combine fruits of the same kind to “evolve” into a larger fruit.
They aim at creating a suika, or watermelon, after gradually making larger fruits.
Fallen fruits, however, are random and may move unexpectedly.
Players are required to make a judgment each time and got addicted to this game balance.
After the Nintendo Switch DL version was released, several streamers introduced the game.
Then, the number of players rapidly increased, and players developed new skills and game slangs. The game won the award because it brought such a big movement.

Work Introduction

Suika Game is a simple and casual puzzle game. To aim for the highest possible score, players have to merge two same fruits to “evolve” into a suika, or a watermelon.
Originally, Suika Game was developed as an original content of Aladdin X brand, which is installed as standard. It was released in April 2021. In December that year, Suika Game for Nintendo Switch was released. It turned into a big story in fall 2023. The total number of downloads exceeded 10 million in an instant (*1). Currently, it reached about 11 million (*2).
*1: The total number of downloads for all devices
*2: As of September 2024.
Suika Game attracted more attention. Players can play easily at any place. The simple rule and cute characters gained popularity among wide age ranges. The game won the top download ranking in the year of 2023 and in the first half of 2024.
In addition, the game itself “evolves” every day. In the “two play mode (*3),” players can enjoy matches with families and friends beside them, and people all over the world. With customized skins, players can decorate designs in the game to satisfy their tastes.
*3 and 4: As of September 2024, only the Nintendo Switch offers the two play mode and customized skins.

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Comment of the game producer

We would like to extend our gratitude for having the honor that Suika Game was selected as the first memorable receiver of the “Movement Award,” which was newly established this year in the honorable Games of the Year Division.
One year has passed since this game became popular in September 2023. The total number of downloads during the period is about 11 million. When we released the game, we could not imagine such a big number.
Looking at this number, we are deeply moved by a fact that so many people play the game. Actually, speaking with users, we could hear their own “Suika Game stories.”
“Thanks to this game, my family talk more.” “My child, who hates study, gets interested in programming,” “I find it difficult to move my body by nature. This is the first time for me to enjoy the game.” We directly listen to these wonderful words.
When we hear these words, we feel “opportunities” and “connections” are key words of essential values we deliver to users.
And the movement of each user’s story propagates to the surrounding, vibrates sympathetically, and all of you widely accepted it as one movement.
Users, who play Suika Game, has lifted up the game so far. Though we are surprised at the fact, we couldn’t be happier if we could contribute to help someone’s life or feeling become future oriented even if only slightly.
Again, thanks for this honorable award.

All members of Suika Game Team