You can't just rely on luck to win the grand prize—a real-life trip to a tropical resort (yes, the top 100 global players get flown out). Here are three advanced strategies to climb the leaderboard.

Pusooy had a very specific aesthetic. The character designs were semi-realistic, often favoring a distinct "airbrushed" look that gave the characters a unique silhouette compared to the standard anime-style art that dominated the market.

Beach Party 2 leveraged its setting well. The bright, saturated colors of the beach, the ocean, and the resort interiors created a relaxing atmosphere. It captured the "summer vacation" vibe perfectly, making it an easy game to sink into for a chill evening.