Presented by David Hughes

Introduction Gaming is big business, and within the area of gaming in general is the area of board games. Currently, the board game Caverna has no scoring apps or support apps associated with it. This game is posed to become very popular. A company that produces a scoring app for this game would be seizing an valuable opportunity

The opportunity The app could be used for marketing. It would generate positive buzz about the gaming company that produces it. The app would allow a company that has board gamers as its customers to make a connection them and diversify their marketing strategy. Scoring a game of Caverna is not overly complicated, but an app that extends the gaming experience, makes the scoring portion of the game faster and more enjoyable would be welcome by many players of Caverna.

The User Specifically a Caverna Player. In general, a game board player, normally has more than one game and is looking to extend and enhance his/her gaming experience. Is looking for a faster, more enjoyable way to score a game. Is looking for a way to keep track of previous games and rank other players.

User Interface Designed to be learnable, intuitive and fun. After a few uses, the user should be comfortable and proficient with it Clear calls to action Clean, clear, well designed navigation Minimal scrolling, mostly screen-based Designed for both screen orientations These UI principles apply to the app, mobile and desktop versions of website.

Story board: Home screen For a typical use: User enters app on this page. Here, selects “Score an app”

Story board: Choose Players User selects players for this game of Caverna. There is a new player, so he taps “add a player”.

Story board: New Player User enters data for new player.

Story board: Scoring a Game Typical page in the scoring process. Here, user enters how many veggies each player has.

Story board: Final Scores User can view final results. Winner is awarded a badge.

Associated Website: Desktop Support users of the app Download the app Value added features: ◦ Video page ◦ Score a Game of Caverna Online ◦ View other players’ images ◦ Support ◦ View other games

Associated Desktop Website: Home page Home page Home page

Associated Desktop Website: Score a game online page page

Associated Desktop Website: YouTube API usage YouTube API usage YouTube API usage

Associated Mobile Website Offer an app-like experience Limited functionality and features ◦ Score a game online ◦ Download app ◦ Support / Feedback ◦ App info

Technologies Used Attempt to “future-proof” via the use of standards ◦ HTML5 for structure ◦ JavaScript / jQuery Mobile framework for native-like UI ◦ CSS3 modern, clean styles ◦ LAMP for server configuration

HTML 5 Cache control for online use of desktop and mobile website Usage of HTML5 tags: doctype, footer, nav

Testimonials (via boardgamegeek.com) boardgamegeek.com “Cool! It worked with positive & negative points, plus the 1/2 point for grain & rounding it up.” - Jenny Sayward (gameteacher) “Fantastic! I'm going to use this every game.” - Eric Baumgarten(balmy138) “I agree with everyone its really brilliant. Well done.“ - Ben Marks (Localhobo4u)

Thank you for your interest in… More information here here