Skill-Based iGaming: Inside MegaFair’s Vision
We had the pleasure to video interview Yan Shif, the Co-Founder of MegaFair. The video is also available on YouTube.
We had the pleasure to video interview Yan Shif, the Co-Founder of MegaFair. The video is also available on YouTube.
Yan Shif, the co-founder of MegaFair, brings over a decade of experience as an affiliate in the iGaming industry and as a tech entrepreneur. Two years ago, he founded MegaFair, a game studio that combines his industry knowledge and passion for skill-based gaming. As he puts it, MegaFair is a skill-game provider, offering unique content designed to retain players on operator websites.
MegaFair is focused on building engaging skill-games and unique RNG content. One recent release is Crazy Zeus Run, a board-style RNG game aimed at players who enjoy both casual board games and traditional slots. Yan emphasized their commitment to building content that keeps players on operator websites longer
, including P2P and PvP formats.
One of MegaFair's first major milestones came just nine months ago, when they launched with their first brand and entered the market as a skill-game provider. Since then, they have successfully integrated with multiple aggregators, direct platforms, and operators. Another important moment was the launch of Crazy Zeus Run, which added an RNG game with a fresh player experience to their portfolio.
The company currently has 35 team members from 10 countries, operating remotely with a single operations office in Cyprus. They have six live games and are planning to launch 15 more in the next 12 months.
As a skill-game provider, they hold legal opinions
for each game rather than traditional gaming licenses, since skill-games are not classified as games of luck. However, for their RNG titles, they are actively pursuing licenses within Europe.
Yan’s personal favorite is Crazy Zeus Run, combining the fun of board games with RNG and RTP mechanics. He shared, I play it every day. It's super exciting and keeps players engaged.
Among their top-performing games:
Yan explained that a skill-game is a game where no luck is involved.
These games typically include:
Unlike traditional casino games, skill-games remove luck from the equation. All players face the same conditions, and success depends entirely on skill, strategy, and sometimes speed. For instance:
While speed is often a factor, Yan highlighted that actions also matter.
Whether it’s choosing the right power-ups in bingo or targeting the right fish in Mega Wild Fish, a mix of quick decision-making and strategy defines player success. This also helps ensure fairness and reduces fraud since outcomes are determined by skill rather than manipulation.
Yan believes players are drawn to skill-games because they feel a sense of control. Unlike RNG slots, skill-games remove the “house edge” and allow players to improve over time. He said, People feel they can beat others, not the casino.
He also pointed out that many successful mobile games are skill-based, and MegaFair is one of the first companies to bring that same experience to iGaming platforms. We analyze casual gaming UX and apply it to casinos.
MegaFair’s roadmap includes 15 upcoming games, including new skill-based concepts, innovative RNG titles, and slot games with “pixel perfect” design and visual appeal. The goal is to blend fun, aesthetics, and competitiveness to create memorable experiences for all types of players.
“If you never try, you never know. Operators and players who tested our games find them truly special. Not everyone will love them, but for those looking for something different, our games can be very attractive.”
He encourages casinos to explore their titles and assures players that the MegaFair team is constantly improving based on real data and feedback.