Market Research Report: Kolibri Games
Company Overview
- Name: Kolibri Games
- Mission: Reinvent idle gaming through innovation and long-term player engagement.
- Founded: 2016
- Founders: A group of IT and Business students
- Key People:
- Guillaume Verlinden (Managing Director)
- Jonas Hartmann (VP of Engineering)
- Paul Le Bas (VP of Marketing)
- Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees: Over 140
- Revenue: No information is available
- What the Company is Known For: Known for revolutionizing the idle genre with their flagship game, Idle Miner Tycoon. It has established itself as a leading developer in mobile gaming, focusing on creating sustainable and engaging idle games. In February 2020, Kolibri Games was acquired by Ubisoft.
Products
Kolibri Games specializes in developing mobile simulation games that fall under the idle genre. Key products include:
1. Idle Miner Tycoon
- Description: A mobile simulation game aimed at becoming an industrial tycoon through smart investments and workflow automation.
- Key Features:
- Mine management and automation
- Special event mines and regular updates
- Super Managers with unique abilities
2. Idle Bank Tycoon
- Description: Manage a bank and maximize profits to become a Bank Tycoon.
- Key Features:
- Money-management strategies
- Expansion and upgrade paths
3. Idle Restaurant Tycoon
- Description: Build and customize a restaurant empire, including creating new rooms and upgrading facilities.
- Key Features:
- Restaurant management
- Customization and expansion capabilities
4. Idle Firefighter Tycoon
- Description: Lead a team of firefighters to ensure city safety.
- Key Features:
- Resource management
- Team and vehicle upgrades
5. Idle Taxi Tycoon
- Description: Manage and grow a taxi empire.
- Key Features:
- Fleet management
- Driver and service improvements
6. Idle Pirate Tycoon
- Description: Engage in an adventurous journey to accrue pirate treasure.
- Key Features:
- Swashbuckling adventures
- Island-building and ship upgrades
7. Idle Factory Tycoon
- Description: Build and optimize factories to generate income.
- Key Features:
- Factory management and upgrades
- Workflow automation
8. Idle Mail Tycoon
- Description: Oversee a mail delivery empire.
- Key Features:
- Logistics management
- Efficient mail processing
9. Idle High School Tycoon
- Description: Manage school operations to expand and grow student enrollment.
- Key Features:
- Academic staff and facility improvements
- Student life simulation
10. Idle Farm Tycoon
- Description: Merge and manage a prosperous farming empire.
- Key Features:
- Farm production management
- Livestock raising
Recent Developments
- Achievements: Surpassed 250 million downloads across its portfolio by November 2022.
- New Products: Recently launched enhancements like Idle Restaurant Tycoon and Idle Taxi Tycoon.
- Product Innovations: Introduced Super Manager 2.0 in Idle Miner Tycoon, enhancing player engagement through more accessible and strategy-rich gameplay.
- New Features: The incorporation of Fragments and Fragment Briefcases in Idle Miner Tycoon allows players to engage with the game without in-app purchases.
- Partnerships: No information is available
By focusing on player-centric game development and continuous innovation, Kolibri Games aims to remain a significant player in the idle gaming market. Their commitment to quality, sustainability, and community engagement underscores their dedication to not only shaping the future of mobile games but also contributing positively to the broader community.
