Bitcoin Sudoku

Inclusive Game Tutorial Design

Create a user-friendly and engaging mobile game that combines Sudoku puzzles with the incentive of cryptocurrency rewards.

Timeframe: 3 months

🧩 Problem Statement

Many users found Sudoku intimidating and difficult, leading to low retention rates. The challenge was to create a tutorial that could teach the basics of Sudoku to new players, regardless of language proficiency, and make the game accessible and enjoyable.

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🏆 Key Challenges

  1. User Education: Developing an effective tutorial for teaching Sudoku.
  2. Accessibility: Ensuring the game is accessible to non-English speakers.
  3. Engagement: Making the game visually engaging to maintain user interest.

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Design Process

Prototyping & Testing

  • Wireframes: Developed initial wireframes to outline the tutorial’s structure.
  • Prototypes: Created interactive prototypes for testing.
  • Usability Testing: Conducted sessions with diverse user groups to gather feedback.

Tutorial Design

  • Visual Engagement: Created a tutorial with visually engaging elements.
  • Simplified Rules: Broke down complex Sudoku rules into easy-to-digest steps.
  • Multilingual Support: Ensured the tutorial was understandable for non-English speakers.

UX Research & Insights

  • Feedback: Collected from initial beta testers and market analysis.
  • Market Analysis: Studied competitor puzzle games for best practices in tutorial design and user engagement.
Bitcoin Sudoku app's dark mode interface showing a medium-level Sudoku puzzle with hints and notes options.
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🔄 Key User Flows

User Flow 1: Game Interaction

  1. Login: User logs into the game.
  2. Gameplay: User engages in Sudoku puzzles.
  3. Rewards: User earns cryptocurrency rewards through gameplay.
  4. Feedback: User receives feedback and hints to improve their skills.

User Flow 2: Tutorial Process

  1. Introduction: User is introduced to the game mechanics.
  2. Step-by-Step Guide: User follows a visually engaging tutorial.
  3. Practice: User completes practice puzzles with guidance.
  4. Completion: User finishes the tutorial and starts regular gameplay.

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Bitcoin Sudoku app interface showing a Sudoku puzzle and a tutorial overlay explaining how to complete the puzzle with the missing number.
Bitcoin Sudoku app tutorial interface in dark mode, guiding users through filling empty spaces in the puzzle.
Bitcoin Sudoku app showing the completion of the tutorial with a congratulatory message.
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📈 Results & Impact

  • User Engagement: Improved retention rates with positive feedback on the tutorial.
  • Increased Retention: Simplified tutorials led to higher retention among beginners.

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