Hattrick

Hattrick is a browser-based massively multiplayer online football management simulation video game developed in Sweden by Hattrick Limited, originally designed by Björn Holmér then Johan Gustafson, and released on August 30, 1997. The game contains 133 different countries plus the Hattrick International (only for HT-Supporters), each with its own league pyramid, and 53 different language versions.

As of December 2018, the total amount of active worldwide users of this game has reached 230,000, each with their own team. The number did, however, peak with almost one million users in February 2009. The game has arranged around 70 seasons as of December 2018, each lasting four months.

While there is an optional premium supporter service that offers extra features, as well as a mobile service, all available through in-game buying, the game is free to play. The player must allocate roles to the players, as in any manager game, and choose among various tactical and strategic options.

Development
In April 2012, as part of its strategy to acquire existing but "under-exploited" online games, Hattrick Holdings was bought by Zattikka, a casual gaming developer based in the United Kingdom.

The developers confirmed that they will not change the core features of the game for the near future in preparation for the sale to Zattikka (for example, postponing the proposed new staff system), but instead concentrate on enhancing the experience for new players coming into the game, as well as attracting new members and adding products that users can pay for, such as hattrick gears.

The ideology of not being able to pay for success persists. In August 2013, Hattrick's former owner party (which includes HT-Johan and HT-Daniel) reached an agreement to buy the game back with Zattikka.

History
This game was originally launched on August 30, 1997, with Swedish originally being the only language available. Sometime in early 2000, the game development company "Hattrick Extralives" was founded.

In May 2001, the company presented a premium service called "Hattrick Supporter". It was used as the main source of income for the company.

In February 2008, Hattrick launched a board game called Match of the Season.

In 2011, Hattrick was voted as the Most Favourite Simulation Game of 2011.