University Mobile Game Development: COIT20271 Tap Tap Game Report

This report details the development and playtesting of the mobile game "Tap Tap," an endless runner game designed for Android devices. The report outlines the game's purpose, which is to provide users with an enjoyable experience through simple touch-based gameplay. It describes the methods used for playtesting, including direct observation and questionnaires, and identifies the participants involved. The observations cover graphics, sound, and input, highlighting player feedback. Results from the playtesting are presented, including suggestions for improving the scoring mechanism and the home screen design. The report concludes with a bibliography of relevant resources used in the game's development.

Running head: MOBILE GAME DEVELOPMENT
COIT20271: Mobile Game Development “Tap Tap”
Assignment 2
Student Name:
University Name:

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Table of Contents
Purpose............................................................................................................................................2
Screenshot of the game in Unity......................................................................................................2
Methods...........................................................................................................................................3
Participants......................................................................................................................................4
Observations....................................................................................................................................4
Results..............................................................................................................................................5
Bibliography....................................................................................................................................6

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Purpose
In this report, the discussions are carried out on the development of a game for android
mobiles that is basically a touch oriented and played in portrait mode. The main purpose of the
game is to provide the users with unlimited fun and enjoyment so that enjoy their leisure time.
The game that has been designed is named as “Tap Tap” which is an endless running game
where the player has to roll a ball without falling from the platform meanwhile collecting gems
that increases the point by 3. The game is very addictive as it provides an easy to operate
gameplay by only tapping on the screen for controlling the ball. This report focuses on testing
the game with two players to identify the potential issues or how the gameplay can be modified
for attracting the audience or players of this generation. The purpose of this document is to
discuss on the various methods that are used for playtesting and the results that have been
gathered by observing the players.
Screenshot of the game in Unity
Home Screen of the Game

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Startup of the game
Gameplay Screens

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Object falling
Game Over

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Methods
The methods being used in this particular context of playtesting the game “Tap Tap”
were direct observation and collection of data for data analysis with the help of structured
questionnaires. Survey was also conducted to identify the various issues existing in the game as
well as modifications that can be made in the gameplay for improving the attractiveness of the
game.
Participants
For this particular game “Tap Tap”, mainly two participants were chosen for playtesting
to gather results through observations. The two play tester were my friends who first installed the
game into their android mobile for testing.
Name Relation Male/Female Age
Scott James Friend Male 23
Sasha Grey Friend Female 21
Observations
Graphics: Both the participant almost liked graphics of the game as it was attractive and
have a pleasant look having proper contrast and brightness.
Sound: The sound effect has not been matched with environment or the gameplay and the
overall sound of the game is way too low.
Input: The input of the game is very simple as the user only needs to tap on the game and
they do not have to operate the ball with any complex controls.

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Results
too bright
bright
just right
dark
too dark
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Brightness
Tester 2 Tester 1
Figure 1: Brightness of the game
From the above figure, it can be said that Tester 1 feels that the brightness of the game is
perfect whereas Tester 2 finds the game to be little bright.
very appealing
nice
ok
not so nice
ugly
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Overall game graphics
Tester 2 Tester 1
Figure 2: Overall graphics of the game
From the above figure, it can be said that both the playtesters agree to the fact that the
overall graphics of the game is perfect to play.

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Tester Name Problems Ideas for development
Scott James He identified that the scoring mechanism
of the game was not good as it was based
on the number of taps being done by the
user.
He suggested me to design the
scoring mechanism on the basis of
length. This means how far the user
can retain the ball platform should be
measured as score.
Sasha Grey She evaluated the designed game and
found that the Home Screen was too
simple and not attractive.
She suggested me to add some
background image of the so that the
users feel it attractive and can know
about the game in Home Screen only.

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Bibliography
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