When DNR Game Studio launched in late 2021, their focus was simple: build fun, accessible mobile games. But by mid-2022, they shifted gears diving into the world of real money, skill-based gaming with Skillz. Since then, the studio has released 10 titles on the platform, each one helping refine their approach to competitive mobile play.

Their latest release, Pachinko Cash, brings together everything they’ve learned so far, from tight gameplay loops to satisfying physics, and marks a major step forward for this fast-growing indie team from Nagpur, India.

What Is Pachinko Cash?

Pachinko Cash is a physics-based skill game where you drop balls into a dynamic board, rack up points, and race against your opponent to hit the high score. It’s intuitive, fast-paced, and perfect for head-to-head matchups.

Inspired by the classic Japanese game of pachinko and the global rise of similar titles like Plinko — pachinko-style gameplay has become a favorite in both casual and competitive online gaming communities. The appeal lies in its blend of chance-like visuals and real skill-based control: predicting bounce paths, timing shots, and maximizing bonus zones.

The gameplay is built for competitive mobile players – simple enough to jump into, but packed with strategy and timing that keep you coming back.

Built by DNR Game Studio

Led by CEO Dhawal Tripathi, DNR Game Studio is a rising indie team from India with a growing lineup of Skillz titles. With Pachinko Cash, DNR brings together everything they’ve learned so far:

• Clean, satisfying mechanics
• Strategic gameplay built for Skillz matchups
• A rewarding loop that’s easy to pick up and tough to master

“Skillz gave us a real opportunity — especially as a small studio from India — to reach a global audience without needing massive UA budgets. It lets us focus on gameplay and retention, while still building a sustainable business model,” said Dhawal.

3 Key Lessons from DNR’s Dev Journey

Here’s what they’ve learned and what they’d share with any studio thinking of joining the Skillz ecosystem:

1. The first 10 seconds matter. Grab attention fast or risk losing the player.
2. Simplicity wins. Keep the UX smooth and intuitive — depth should come through gameplay, not clunky menus.
3. LiveOps makes a difference. Daily rewards, unlockables, and time-based events keep players coming back.

With every release, DNR has moved faster, made smarter design calls, and doubled down on what keeps players engaged in competitive real money games.

“DNR Game Studio has been incredibly engaged since they started creating games on the Skillz platform. They’ve studied what other games do well and engaged with the developer community in our “Skillz Developers” Discord, listening closely to feedback in order to improve at every step of their journey. We’re looking forward to the global launch of Pachinko Cash and seeing their next title hit the marketplace.”

— Brendan Vanous, Developer Advocate at Skillz

What’s Next for DNR

DNR is just getting started.

Under Dhawal’s leadership, the team is continuing to experiment, iterate, and scale — with a pipeline of new games and a growing player base that’s hungry for their brand of satisfying, skill-first fun.

And from what we’ve seen so far, Pachinko Cash won’t be their last hit.

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