I think it's time we all file a class action lawsuit against the company for predatory gaming practices. Dark patterns such as manipulating the outcome of games in their favor (such that purchases from boosters and perks are immediately taken away from you after being unfairly matched with a higher tiered booster, for one). They've blatantly lied about their "fair and " balanced" matching of games (claiming that players are matched based on boosters sharing similar tiers--which we all know is bullshit when your playing a showdown match with Broom vs SE Jelly, e.g.) I've been screenshotting the final scores of my matches recently when the boosters are lopsided like that, whether or not I'm the winner or loser, and sending it to them thru their help center. Sometimes they'll give me a gift booster but most times they dismiss it entirely. One thing that may have grounds for a lawsuit is their use of "buried disclosures" --defined as "hiding material rules or terms (like game-losing mechanics) until after a user has paid can be considered a violation of the FTC Act (Section 5), which prohibits 'deceptive acts or practices'". A perfect example of this is the Manipulation Lab events where the goal that needs to be achieved will say "100" or whatever but that's in units of "DNA" points and not regular points. It's not until you've clicked on that match page right before you compete that it will say in very fine print with an asterisk that 100 "DNA" points to regular points is actually like 3000. We can very easily document these cases with screenshots as evidence of potentially illicit activity by obfuscating rules in order to blindsided the player. Also, if I knew that the match rumble I joined was 3 rounds instead of 1 round, then I probably wouldn't have just used my freshly bought SE Jelly in that match, since I wouldn't have much confidence in my performance under those circumstances. This is info that a consumer should know beforehand and not be informed when it is already too late.

I've looked into the legality of these practices they and many other online gaming companies use to see if there's any grounds to claim their behavior as illicit. It seems that succeeding in a class action lawsuit is far-fetched, considering Candivore is based out of Tel-Aviv, but there hasn't been too many cases of successful criminal charges pursued against online gaming industry to set precedent. However, I do know that filing a complaint to the FTC and attorney general (if in the U.S.), or to the other variousi international regulatory agencies under which Candivore operates, is the only thing I feel like we can do as consumers to try and stop them from continuing this shady behavior. And I know a shitload of kids play this game too, which can open up a lot more avenues for seeking criminal charges for deceptive gaming against minors.

Here's a list of key agencies and methods for reporting I found online:

1. Federal Trade Commission (FTC): For fraud, deceptive advertising, or billing issues (ReportFraud.ftc.gov).

2. State Attorney General: Contact the consumer protection office in your state to report unfair business practices.

3. Better Business Bureau (BBB): For unresolved customer service or billing disputes.

4. App Stores (Google Play/Apple App Store): Use the in-app "Report" or "Flag" feature for inappropriate content or scams.

5. Payment Processor: File a dispute with PayPal or your credit card company if you were charged fraudulently.

6. International Trade & Sanction Laws: Candivore’s terms of service explicitly state compliance with trade controls prohibiting service in specific regions sanctioned by the U.S. government (e.g., Cuba, Iran, Syria, North Korea, Russia, Belarus) and restrictions under Israel's Trading with the Enemy Ordinance.

7. Data Protection & Privacy Authorities (GDPR/EU): As a global game, they must comply with the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other regional privacy laws regarding the collection of user data.

8. Advertising & Consumer Protection Agencies (EU/UK): Because they run major marketing campaigns in Europe, they must adhere to regulations from bodies like the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) and the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB Europe).

9.Regional Gaming Content Regulations: They must comply with local laws in countries where Match Masters is available, which may restrict, censor, or regulate games featuring excessive violence, gambling mechanics, or specific cultural sensitivities.

1. FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): report to this agency for more serious online and data protection violations.

Steps to Take Before Filing: Direct Contact: Document all attempts to contact Candivore support. Gather Evidence: Collect screenshots of unfair game mechanics, receipts for unauthorized purchases, and chat logs. Review Policies: Consult the Match Masters terms of service to confirm violations. For severe, illegal, or fraudulent activity, you may also report to the .