TileVille: Expansion and Community Growth Proposal
Project Background
TileVille is an innovative on-chain strategic city development game built on the Mina blockchain. The game’s core premise revolves around players constructing and managing their own cities using hexagonal tiles representing streets, trees, and windmills. The current MVP version has gained significant traction within the Mina community, with over 1200 games played as part of competitions, demonstrating the potential for a fully-fledged blockchain gaming experience.
Proposal Overview
Building upon the success of the MVP, this proposal aims to significantly expand TileVille’s scope and enrich the player experience. Our goal is to create a more immersive and engaging game environment by implementing key features and improvements that will enhance gameplay, user experience, and foster a vibrant community.
Key Objectives:
Expanded Gameplay:
Create multiple new game maps with diverse themes and challenges
Develop and integrate new game assets to enrich the city-building experience
Implement multiple difficulty levels to cater to players of varying skill levels
Design and introduce special event maps for limited-time challenges
Player-vs-Player game mode where players would be able to create a lobby and play with other player.
Enhanced User Experience:
Develop a mobile-responsive design for cross-platform accessibility
Optimize performance for smooth gameplay on various devices
Implement a user-friendly tutorial system for new players
Community Building:
Organize regular in-game competitions with attractive prizes
Develop comprehensive guidebooks, blog posts, and video tutorials
Implement a community rewards program and conduct targeted giveaways
Create a community-driven content creation program for user-generated maps and challenges
NFT Integration and Marketplace Enhancement:
Expand functionality of the existing NFT marketplace to allow users to sell and bid on NFTs
Integrate with other NFT collections to provide holder perks
Offer exclusive maps, competition join fee discounts, and other benefits to NFT holders
Ecosystem Engagement:
Collaborate with other projects in the Mina ecosystem for cross-promotions and integrations
Host educational events about blockchain gaming and the Mina protocol
Develop partnerships with gaming guilds and communities to expand TileVille’s reach
Ecosystem Impact
Showcase of Mina’s capabilities in supporting complex, interactive dApps
Increased utility and demand for MINA tokens within the game economy
Foster a vibrant community of blockchain gaming enthusiasts around TileVille
Attract new users to the Mina ecosystem through an engaging gaming experience
Proposed Development Roadmap
Month 1: Foundation and Expansion
Design and implement 1 new game map with unique theme
Develop and integrate new game assets (buildings, decorations, etc.)
Begin mobile-responsive UI/UX redesign
Month 2: Feature Implementation and Community Focus
Complete mobile-responsive design and testing
Implement multiple difficulty levels for existing and new maps
Launch community rewards program and first major giveaway
Develop and release 1 additional game map
Start community-driven content creation program
Month 3: PvP mode, Integration, and Community Growth
Player-vs-Player game mode
Implement integration with selected NFT collections for holder perks
Host a major tournament showcasing new maps and features
Release comprehensive set of guidebooks and tutorial content
Organize first educational event about blockchain gaming on Mina
Capture game metrics for feedback purpose
Budget & Milestones
Project Timeline: 3 Months Budget Requested: 85,000 MINA
Development Team Salaries (2 full-time developers): 45,000 MINA
UI/UX Design and Mobile Optimization: 12,000 MINA
New Game Assets and Maps Creation: 10,000 MINA
NFT Marketplace Enhancement and Integration: 2,000 MINA
Community Building and Rewards Program: 16,000 MINA
Milestone 1 (End of Month 1):
1 new game map launched with unique themes
Mobile-responsive design 50% complete
New game assets integrated into gameplay
Initial set of guidebooks and tutorials released
Milestone 2 (End of Month 2):
Mobile-responsive design complete
Multiple difficulty levels implemented
Community rewards program active
1 additional game map released
Community-driven content creation program launched
Milestone 3 (End of Month 3):
All features finalized and optimized
NFT marketplace enhancements completed
Integration with at least one major NFT collection for holder perks
Major tournament completed showcasing new content
Comprehensive guidebooks and tutorial content released
Analytics metrics to further improve the game
Team
Our dedicated team consists of three members:
Satyam Bansal (Full-time, Project Lead & Senior Developer)
Yash Mittal (Full-time, Developer)
Ankita Dixit (Full-time, Community Manager & UX Designer)
Risks & Mitigations
Content Creation Pace
Risk: Challenges in creating high-quality maps and assets at the proposed rate
Mitigation: Establish a modular design system for efficient asset creation and consider community contributions
Community Engagement
Risk: Difficulty in maintaining consistent community participation
Mitigation: Implement a diverse range of activities and incentives to cater to different player preferences
Mobile Optimization Complexity
Risk: Challenges in providing a seamless experience across all devices
Mitigation: Adopt a progressive enhancement approach and conduct extensive cross-device testing
NFT Integration Complexity
Risk: Technical challenges in integrating with multiple NFT collections
Mitigation: Develop a standardized integration process and start with a limited number of carefully selected partners
Balancing Gameplay Across Levels
Risk: Difficulty in creating balanced and engaging experiences for all skill levels
Mitigation: Implement thorough playtesting and establish a feedback loop with the community for continuous improvement
Conclusion
This expansion proposal for TileVille represents a significant opportunity to elevate the project to a new level of engagement and community involvement within the Mina ecosystem. By focusing on enhanced gameplay, new content creation, community-driven initiatives, and ecosystem integration, we believe TileVille can become a flagship application for Mina, demonstrating the power and potential of blockchain gaming. The requested funding will enable our team to fully dedicate ourselves to this vision, driving innovation and community growth in the coming months.
Hey there, great proposal. I’m looking forward to the next phase of TileVille!
One question I have is:
How are you planning to create a player-vs-player mode? How would clients interact with each other? Would it require player 1 to move → wait for player 2 to move confirmation, etc.?
We plan to implement player-vs-player mode using Colyseus, an open-source multiplayer framework as an starting point . Players will be able to play independently without waiting for their opponent’s moves. There will be time limits for both the game link and the gameplay itself to ensure a smooth experience. This approach allows for asynchronous gameplay while maintaining competitive elements.
This proposal is approved for funding. TileVille has been one of the leading games of the ecosystem and we are happy to support the expansion to bring more gameplay/levels to the game. Risk is classified as low due to long term delivery record of the project and impact is expected to be medium. The budget is inline with the work proposed.