Abalone

📝 Summary

With Abalone, my focus was to translate a classic physical board game into a digital premium mobile experience while preserving its strategic depth.

This project demanded careful attention to visual clarity.

We modernized the experience with smooth UX, brand new AI opponents with scalable difficulty and asynchronous multiplayer.

Led cross-platform build and compliance

Oversaw the end-to-end iOS build process, integrating App Tracking Transparency and embedding all supported languages in the build metadata. Ensured seamless behaviour for no-internet scenarios and correct app-logo display in light/dark modes.

Streamlined multiplayer and match flow

Defined and prioritized multiplayer UX improvements: implemented “Give Up” and “Cancel Queue” buttons, added AI-opponent mode, and introduced informative pop-ups for cancelled games. Coordinated real-time profile refresh and removed low-value game modes.

Optimized UI/UX and feature set

Partnered with designers to refine touch interactions (tap-outside dismissal, audio feedback) and eliminate distractions (ads, special-offer pop-ups, restore-purchases button). Used a Basic Launch Checklist to validate pop-ups, tutorial sequencing and consistent 3D board defaults.

Managed content, localization & monetization changes

Directed updates to credits and privacy links and handled in-game text corrections. Streamlined monetization by removing currency, daily rewards, and unlock all features for a premium, ad-free experience.