Project Overview:

Moonies is an immersive Telegram mini-app that takes players on an intergalactic adventure! Players join a team of animal astronauts to mine gems, build infrastructure, complete bounties, and explore space—all while earning token rewards. The game combines strategy, teamwork, and fun as players compete to build the most profitable mining operation in the galaxy.

Our team was tasked with bringing this vision to life, from character design to full-stack development, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience.

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Scope of Work:

1. Character Design for Tapping Screen

• Collaborated with the client to conceptualize and design 4 unique animal astronaut characters, each with distinct personalities, backstories, and visual styles to appeal to a diverse audience.
• Created high-fidelity illustrations and animations for the characters, ensuring they were visually engaging and aligned with the game’s intergalactic theme.
• Designed interactive tapping animations to make the mining experience feel rewarding and dynamic.
• Ensured the characters were scalable and adaptable for future updates, such as new skins or unlockable features.

2. UI/UX Design for Game Pages

• Designed 5 core pages with a focus on usability, visual appeal, and player engagement:
  • Mine Page:
    • Created a vibrant and interactive tapping interface where players can select and unlock characters to mine gems.
    • Designed progress bars and visual feedback (e.g., gem explosions) to make the mining process satisfying and rewarding.
  • Build Page:
    • Developed a clean and intuitive layout for players to manage their team and infrastructure.
    • Designed icons and tooltips to explain how each upgrade (e.g., mining rate, tapping speed) impacts gameplay.
  • Bounty Page:
    • Structured the page to display daily tasks, rewards, and progress trackers in a visually appealing way.
    • Added gamification elements, such as streaks and achievement badges, to encourage player retention.
  • Prize Page:
    • Designed a sleek and informative layout to showcase seasonal airdrops, rewards, and countdown timers.
    • Included progress indicators to show players how close they are to unlocking rewards.
  • Map Page (TBA):
    • Created a placeholder design for the future feature, allowing players to view their current infrastructure and team setup in a visually engaging way.
• Conducted user testing to refine the designs, ensuring the interface was intuitive and enjoyable for players of all ages.

3. Frontend Development

• Built the frontend using Next.js to ensure fast load times, SEO optimization, and scalability for future updates.
• Implemented GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform) to create smooth and interactive animations, such as character movements, gem explosions, and page transitions.
• Utilized Tailwind CSS for efficient and responsive styling, ensuring the game looked great on both desktop and mobile devices.
• Managed application state using Redux, enabling seamless data flow between components and pages.
• Integrated Socket.io for real-time communication, allowing players to see live updates (e.g., leaderboard changes, team progress) without refreshing the page.
• Ensured the frontend was optimized for performance, with lazy loading, image compression, and efficient code practices.

4. Backend Development

• Developed a robust backend using Node.js to handle game logic, user data, and interactions.
• Integrated Firebase as the primary database to store player profiles, game progress, and rewards data securely.
• Implemented Redis for caching frequently accessed data (e.g., leaderboard rankings, player stats), reducing latency and improving performance.
• Set up Socket.io on the backend to enable real-time communication between players and the server, ensuring smooth gameplay and instant updates.
• Created APIs for key functionalities, such as character unlocking, infrastructure upgrades, and reward claims.
• Ensured data security and scalability by implementing best practices for authentication, authorization, and database management.

5. Admin Dashboard Development

• Designed and developed a comprehensive admin dashboard to empower the client to manage the game’s content and features efficiently.
• Included features such as:
  • Content Management: Add, edit, or remove characters, infrastructure upgrades, and bounty tasks.
  • Airdrop Scheduling: Set up and manage seasonal airdrops, including reward details and distribution timelines.
  • Analytics: View player statistics, such as active users, mining rates, and reward claims.
  • Real-Time Updates: Push live updates to the game (e.g., new bounties, event announcements) without requiring a full redeployment.
• Ensured the dashboard was user-friendly, with a clean and intuitive interface for non-technical users.

https://t.me/moonies_game_bot

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