But, why not try to compare it with just normal online games. You pay for skins for the pleasure of your eyes and play the game spending a lot of time and money. What did you get at the end of the day or when the developer decides they cannot continue anymore? Nothing.
If somehow, at this pyramid scheme I can get my ROI and some small profit then it's worth it than nothing at all. I enjoyed the game and at the same time a chance to earn some even at small amounts.
Yes as long as you are enjoying the game. Most of these games are no fun because there is a total imbalance of power between new users and experienced ones. There is no chance for new users to level up or win against those users that have powerful weapons which can only be found on the super expensive box. As soon as users understand that it's not possible to level up without investing money they gave up and those who invest money are stuck there because he needs to inject more money to further level up. You need to invest money, sleep, and time to earn some profits. Is that really worth it! I don't think so. I agree with you its a pyramid scheme.