Stardoll is a browser game based around the paper doll concept. Launched in 2004, the Stardoll website was attracting a reported 200 thousand unique users a month (as of September 2009); as of September 2012 there were over 200 million users worldwide. Users can dress up dolls using a range of tools and can participate in interactive activities depending on the type of account they used. There are also "educational" games included in the site which are claimed to improve quick thinking. Members can create clubs, in which they communicate with other members.
History
Stardoll first appeared as Paperdoll Heaven in 2004 as a personal page about paper dolls, on Geocities. Creator Liisa Wrang (a 57-year-old Finnish retired housekeeper ) wanted to bring to girls a place where "they could get away from the shooting and killing games that boys played". It expanded in 2006 after receiving venture funding from Index Ventures and Sequoia Capital. Relaunched in 2006, the site targets a demographic of girls and boys between the ages of 9 and 17, who can either register for free or sign up for a paid account (called a 'Superstar' account) that opens a number of aspects on the site. It currently has more than 200 million members worldwide.
Piczo.com acquisition
stardoll stardollar hack download free In March 2009, Stardoll acquired youth-targeted blog site Piczo. After the acquisition Piczo's previous management left and Piczo.com was run for some time by Stardoll's CEO Mattias Miksche and his Stardoll team.
Concept
http://youtu.be/SSlyLAkrK5E
The game is mainly aimed at girls who are aged 7 plus, but male members are also permitted. Once a member joins, they are introduced to the rules and regulations on Stardoll and are given 500 "Starcoins" and 20 "Stardollars" to get started, that will encourage the new doll to in the future purchase Stardollars. The member can then make progress in their level status and explore the game. In the "Starplaza", they can spend their Starcoins and Stardollars (which have a higher value) on clothes, accessories, make-up for their doll, and items for their suite. Members can become friends, interact, and give items to each other.
References
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stardoll
http://www.underneathstardoll.net/2012/10/200-million-members.html
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