Papaya Mobile
Papaya Mobile
Creator of Morris the Pirate and Chuck the Farmer
Description
The Papaya Mobile casual mobile gaming platform offered engaging and fun games for iPhone and Android users worldwide who enjoy playing simple yet captivating games.
The platform’s appeal was further enhanced by offering top players the opportunity to participate in raffles with enticing rewards in the form of coupons and gift cards to popular retail brands like Amazon, Target, Costco, Mercado Livre (Brazil), FlipKart (India), and more. This innovative reward mechanism attracted players and led to great traction, especially among users in India and Brazil, with over 100,000 concurrent players at its peak. The games on the platform also received high review scores, particularly on the Google Play store.
Technical Challenges
Developing Engaging Games with Reward Mechanisms: Crafting games that were both enjoyable and offered rewarding experiences posed a significant technical challenge for the development team.
Seamless User Experience and High Load Performance: Maintaining a seamless user experience, even during high load peaks, required careful optimization and scaling of the platform.
Hardened Security: As the reward mechanism attracted attention, the platform faced security threats from attackers attempting to exploit the system and win gift cards and coupons without actually playing the games.
Continuous Iterations and Adaptation: Constantly adapting the platform to meet players’ evolving needs and wishes presented an ongoing challenge for the team.
Technology Stack
Backend: Node.js with Next.js, MongoDB, MySQL DB
Infrastructure: Docker files, AWS Lambda functions, Jenkins for CI/CD
Frontend: React.js with Material UI
Mobile App: Swift for iOS, Kotlin for Android
Cloud Provider: AWS
PHP
Laravel
Postgres DB
Mongo DB
Docker files
AWS Lambda
Jenkins
React.js
Material UI
Swift
Kotlin
Microsoft Azure
Project Timeline
Planning and Analysis
Development and Implementation
Testing & Launching
Planning and Analysis
- Conducted thorough market research to identify target user preferences
- Defined the scope of games and the reward system in collaboration with the client
- Analyzed potential challenges related to security and scalability
Development and Implementation
- Utilized Node.js with the Next.js framework for backend development
- Employed MongoDB and MySQL DB for efficient data storage
- Implemented Docker files to ensure consistent deployment environments
- Utilized AWS Lambda functions and Jenkins for CI/CD
- Developed the frontend using React.js with Material UI
- Created the mobile app using Swift for iOS and Kotlin for Android
Testing & Launching
- Conducted extensive testing, including load testing and security assessments
- Resolved performance degradation and security breaches promptly
- Assisted the founders in getting the app approved on Google Play store and Apple’s App Store
- Launched the MVP version, collecting user feedback for further improvements
The Team
Senior Technical Lead
Business Analyst and Scrum Master
Senior Graphics Designer
Senior Game Designer
2 Senior Backend Software Developers
1 Senior Web Frontend Developer
2 Senior Swift Developers
2 Senior Kotlin Developers
2 QA Engineers
1 DevOps Engineer specializing in AWS
Project Results
Emyoli took on the challenge of building the Papaya Mobile gaming platform from scratch and delivered the MVP version in record time. The platform was successfully launched on both Google Play store and Apple’s App Store, quickly garnering user reviews and feedback. Emyoli’s expertise and quick response allowed for the swift resolution of performance and security issues, ensuring the platform’s stability and seamless user experience.
Emyoli’s support proved instrumental in getting the app approved by both Google and Apple, addressing various compliance and policy requirements. The team’s adaptability and continuous iterations helped the platform evolve, addressing players’ preferences, and staying relevant in a competitive mobile gaming market. Overall, Emyoli’s collaboration with Papaya Mobile resulted in a successful and engaging gaming platform, positioning it for continued growth in the global mobile gaming industry.
