Project Overview
Mathasaur was conceived as a solution to math anxiety in young learners. By combining an exciting prehistoric adventure with curriculum-aligned math puzzles, the app helps kids build foundational skills in arithmetic, problem-solving, and logical reasoning, all while exploring a vibrant world of dinosaurs.
Client Request
Engaging Gameplay
A game that holds children's attention and show measurable learning outcomes.
Safe Environment
A completely secure, ad-free space with robust privacy controls for parents.
Scalable Content
A framework that allows for the easy addition of new levels, stories, and math concepts over time.
Challenges
- Creating an adaptive difficulty algorithm that accurately assesses a child's skill level without being intrusive.
- Optimizing complex graphics and animations to run smoothly on a wide range of mobile devices, including older models.
- Ensuring the educational content was accurate, effective, and seamlessly woven into the game's narrative without feeling forced.
- Creating a scalable backend to handle user progression, save states, and deliver new content seamlessly without disrupting gameplay.
Key Insights Revealed
Narrative-Driven
Learning
Children were more motivated to solve math problems when they were integrated into a compelling story.
Positive
Reinforcement
A robust reward system with unlockable dinosaurs and customizations significantly boosted engagement.
Adaptive
Difficulty
A system that adjusts challenge levels based on player performance was crucial for preventing frustration and boredom.
Parental
Dashboard
Parents wanted a simple, visual way to see their child's progress and areas where they might be struggling.
Offline
Accessibility
Core gameplay needed to be available without a constant internet connection to accommodate various usage scenarios.
Gamified
Practice
Turning repetitive drills into fun mini-games proved highly effective for skill mastery and retention.
To tackle all challenges efficiently, we used the following approach:
We collaborated with child education specialists and parents to define core learning objectives and game mechanics. We developed detailed character designs, storyboards, and a technical roadmap.
Our team built the game in iterative sprints, developing the core engine, interactive puzzles, and narrative elements. Regular playtesting with children provided invaluable feedback for continuous improvement.
We built out all game levels, characters, and story elements. Rigorous QA, performance optimization, and beta testing preceded a coordinated launch on the major app stores.
Core Technologies
We used the following technologies to deliver this project.
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