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Monopoly Go
This is an independent case study conducted by Kaedim and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or created for Scopely.OVERVIEW
Monopoly GO! updates nearly daily to serve its 10M+ players, creating nonstop demand for fast 3D asset production and a scalable 3D asset pipeline for games. Traditional 3D pipelines struggle to keep up.
To showcase the speedup and cost savings that could be achieved by a hybrid AI x artist pipeline for fast-moving, live-service games, Kaedim conducted a case study inspired by Monopoly GO!’s rapid update cadence. We re-created assets from the game using the publicly available 2D concept art.
These assets were recreated using Kaedim’s AI-powered 3D pipeline paired with expert artist oversight.
With this speedup, studios can:
- Produce more 3D content without hiring additional staff during peak demand,
- Lower production costs, and
- Maintain a continuous flow of production-ready models required for fast, frequent updates.
With Kaedim, studios gain a scalable, reliable 3D asset pipeline built for the realities of modern live-service games.
Original IP and UI screenshots from Scopely's Monopoly GO!. 3D assets made by Kaedim.Style Brief
- Playful Stylized Realism
Grounded in real-world materials but expressed through chunky proportions, softened forms, and bold, readable silhouettes that match Monopoly GO!'s toy-like aesthetic.
- Intentional Simplification
Micro-detail, noise, and surface variation are minimized to maintain clarity on mobile screens. Materials feel clean, polished, and slightly exaggerated rather than photorealistic.
- Story-Driven Charm
Wear, scratches, and dirt are optional and used sparingly — applied only when needed to reinforce event themes or narrative context, never to add grit or realism.
- Controlled Color & Value
Bright, saturated palettes with carefully managed albedo values. Textures prioritize readability and playful contrast over accuracy. Plastic-like finishes and glossy coatings are common, supporting the "miniature board-game world" feel.
Technical Requirements
High Poly Geometry
- Soft, exaggerated rounded corners
- Chunky, toy-like proportions
- Stylized bevels that enhance readability
- Avoid thin or delicate geometry
- Clear and readable silhouette
Why this matters for live-service teams
To understand the real-world impact of the 78.5 hours saved per asset, we compared the market-average production times and hourly artist rates to the actual time Kaedim spent creating the three assets in this study.
73%
time saved
$940K
saved
78,500
hours saved
for 1,000 assets/year
These estimates are based on market-average artist rates and traditional production times for similar assets, compared directly to the actual time Kaedim spent on the assets in this independent study.
Our impact, for every part of the process
Total turnaround time
kaedim avg
1.23
days
market avg
4.5
days
4x
speedup
Kaedim averages include revision timeTraditionally, each stage of 3D asset production—geometry generation, mesh optimization, UV unwrapping, texturing, and revisions—takes about one full day of turnaround time. With Kaedim, these same stages are completed in a fraction of a day, often within a few hours or less.
Across all stages shown, this results in 2× to 6× speedups, with an overall average of 4× faster total turnaround. These improvements come from Kaedim’s automation in reconstruction, UVs, texturing, and revision matching, accelerating what would normally take multiple days into a much shorter timeline. On top of this per-asset speedup, Kaedim can process large batches of assets in parallel, further increasing throughput and compressing production schedules compared to traditional outsourcing teams.
On top of this per-asset speedup, Kaedim can process large batches of assets in parallel, further increasing throughput and compressing production schedules compared to traditional outsourcing teams.
Why Kaedim?
Live-service games—especially those modeled after Monopoly GO!'s fast-paced update cadence—thrive on a steady stream of fresh, high-quality content. Kaedim's hybrid AI + artist workflow is designed to complement and enhance existing studio pipelines, adding flexibility, speed, and reliability where teams need it most.
Supports fast, frequent content updates
Kaedim enables fast, dependable asset production to support weekly events, seasonal initiatives, and live-ops content. Platform features allow teams to set priorities and deadlines, and Kaedim aligns its production schedule accordingly to ensure timely delivery.
Flexible, on-demand production capacity
Studios can scale up quickly during busy cycles or major feature launches. Kaedim slots into existing workflows as an extension of the art team, providing predictable, high-quality output when it's needed most.
Budget reliability and cost predictability
With transparent pricing, consistent throughput, and no extra charges for revisions, Kaedim helps teams accurately forecast production budgets—removing the financial uncertainty common in traditional outsourcing.
Custom AI fine tuning for your studio’s art style
custom fine tuning
With support from a dedicated art lead, Kaedim tailors every part of the pipeline to your studio's standards—ensuring all steps of the pipeline align with your studio's style and technical specifications.
- Geometry fine-tuning
Ensure models follow internal topology guidelines - dimensions, edge flow, silhouette, and more.
- Custom texture style
- Train Kaedim to match your in-house texturing style
- Optional integration of your existing texture library
- Texture optimization and enhancement support
- Custom rigging solutions
- Character and prop rigs
- Integration of studio's proprietary rig templates
- Ready-for-animation exports
- Custom levels of detail (LoDs)
- Studio-defined LoD rules
- Optimized for performance across platforms
- Maintain fidelity with efficient scaling
- Custom export requirements
- Engine-specific formats
- Naming conventions and file structure alignment with pipelines
Enterprise Features
Pipeline and Production Tools
- Base and block model uploads
Upload your own base meshes, primitives, or blockouts to guide Kaedim's generation.
- Texel density inspector
View and validate texel density consistency
- AO map checker
Previews Ambient Occlusion maps, ensuring shading accuracy and preventing baked-lighting issues
- Scene functionality
Create and review multi-asset scenes within Kaedim
Collaboration & Workflow
- Priority 1-to-1 support
- Unlimited team spaces
- Progress reports
- Insights and analytics
- Team functionality
Share styles, manage workflows
Security
- SAML SSO
- Domain verification
- User provisioning (SCIM)
- Admin roles
- ISO27001 compliance
Premium Integrations
Perforce
Blender
Your proprietary engine- Other DCC or pipeline tools upon request
Ready to
accelerate
your 3D team?
Skip the grind of building every 3D asset from scratch. Kaedim delivers production-ready models that drop straight into your pipeline, so your team can focus on what they do best: the creative work.
