ETH Blast

Top-Ranked Crypto Gaming Sensation

β€’ Create an engaging mobile game to promote Ethereum cash out options and rank under Ethereum keywords in the app store.

β€’ Recreate Bling cash-out flow to allow Ethereum and other currencies.

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Timeframe: 3 months

🧩 Problem Statement

Bling Financial wanted to increase user engagement and promote their new Ethereum cash-out options. The existing cash-out process was cumbersome, and users were not sufficiently motivated to use the app regularly.

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πŸ† Key Challenges

  1. User Engagement: Creating a game that keeps users engaged over the long term.
  2. Cash-Out Process: Simplifying the cash-out process for multiple currencies, including Ethereum.
  3. Accessibility: Ensuring the game is accessible to all users, including those who are colorblind.

Design Process

Reskinning & Design

  • Visual Redesign: Updated visual elements to match the Ethereum theme.
  • Accessibility: Ensured design accessibility for colorblind users.
  • Animations & Sound: Managed to align with the new theme.

UX Research & Insights

User Research

  • Interviews: Conducted user interviews to understand pain points and preferences.
  • Surveys: Distributed surveys to gather quantitative data on user behavior.

User Testing Sessions

  • A/B Testing: Compared different design elements to identify the most effective options.
Ethereum Blast game interface showing colorful puzzle gameplay with Ethereum-themed elements and targets.
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Iterative User Testing

Weekly Playtesting

  • Team tested the game weekly to assess and improve the fun factor.
  • Incorporated feedback continuously to refine the game.

Example Issue & Solution

  • Issue: Users were unable to recognize what the bonuses were doing.
  • Solution: Redesigned bonus visuals for clarity and improved user understanding.
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Ethereum Blast game interface highlighting Ethereum-themed puzzles and a prominent Ethereum crystal.
Futuristic Ethereum-themed game character with rainbow-colored hair, holding an Ethereum crystal in a vibrant cosmic background.
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πŸ’° Cash-Out Flow Redesign

Objective

Allow different currencies, including Ethereum, for cash-out.

Process

  • Conducted user research to identify pain points in the existing cash-out process.
  • Redesigned the flow to simplify the user experience and integrate multiple currencies.
  • Implementation

    Ensured seamless integration across all platforms, with online handling for iOS due to platform restrictions.
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    Currency cashout flow


    πŸ“ˆ Results

    • User Engagement: Significant improvement in user retention and engagement.
    • App Store Ranking: Achieved top 5 ranking for "Ethereum" keywords on Google Play.
    • Revenue Generation: Became a significant revenue generator for Bling Financial.

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    Summary

    ETH Blast was developed as an engaging mobile game to promote Ethereum cash-out options. The project involved comprehensive UX research, iterative testing, and rigorous playtesting. The redesigned cash-out flow streamlined user experience, accommodated multiple currencies, and improved overall satisfaction.

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