Why do casual mobile games feel like ad delivery platforms instead of fun? (And how we're fixing it)

Hey everyone! 👋

A quick observation: Remember when casual games were just about having a quick, fun 5-minute break with friends?

Today, downloading a classic card game on mobile usually means:

- 30-second unskippable video ads after every single turn

- Forced account logins and password resets

- Confusing coin/token economies and push notification spam

I got tired of this while trying to play a quick round of Shithead (Palace) with travel buddies across different countries, so I decided to build an alternative based on a Zero-Friction philosophy:

- Instant browser play (mobile & desktop)

- 1-click WhatsApp/room sharing (seated in 1 second)

- Smart AI bots to fill empty seats

- 100% free with zero ads

Ahead of our launch, I'd love to hear from other makers and players:

What’s your biggest pet peeve with casual games today, and what makes a mini web game truly delightful for you?

Try an early round here if you're curious: https://shithead.kesher.me/?lang=en