ABOUT THE PROJECT
Using the capabilities of the Sky Live device and its integrated camera, PRELOADED developed 'Beep Beep Bop,' an inventive party game crafted to encourage people to leave the couch behind and engage in a series of surreal, peculiar, and gratifying mini-games.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Working closely with the development team and the Game Designer, I developed and defined the whole UX for this experience. Given the nature of body tracking and designing games for children, there were many physical constraing that we had to take into account, basically how to handle different heights, differences in lighting and space in the rooms people would play this game. The main tasks included defining the user flows based on the GDD as well as designing the wireframes alongside the Game Designer, and doing several rounds of user testing and documentation.
ROLE
Lead UX Designer
CREDITS
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Designing for Families
The challenge we faced was to design gameplay exclusively driven by the players' body movements. To appeal to such a diverse audience, we adhered to its principles of "low threshold, high ceilings, and wide walls" design.
In the development process, achieving a low threshold design was crucial, especially when working with new hardware and input systems. To overcome this challenge, we conducted extensive design iterations and user-testing to tackle various UX issues. From onboarding and orientation to player setup and handling exceptional cases, the product now boasts a playful and user-friendly interface that is both elegant and easy to use.
One of the most significant accomplishments of the product is the creation of games that offer high ceilings, meaning they are accessible to everyone but also reward those with greater abilities. Beep Beep Bop encompasses five simple-to-play mechanics that enable inclusive competition while also providing opportunities for mastery through learned techniques and skills. The addition of a 5-star scoring system ensures fairness and competitiveness for all players.
Lastly, Beep Beep Bop delivers a 'wide walls' experience, recognizing the diverse preferences of different audiences when it comes to gaming. From high-intensity gameplay to challenges requiring accuracy and precise timing, Beep Beep Bop caters to a wide range of interests, making it an all-encompassing and enjoyable experience for players of all ages and abilities.
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