Inspiration
Our inspiration for TagConnect stemmed from the desire to create a dynamic and engaging social gaming experience that blends strategy, interaction, and a sense of community. We aimed to redefine traditional gaming concepts and provide users with a unique platform for social connection.
What it does
TagConnect is an innovative social game that brings people together in a virtual space. Participants can either join public lobbies or create private games using specific codes. The game lasts 20 minutes and involves taggers on the loose, while non-taggers actively seek each other to answer questions to learn about each other. The core mechanics include tagging each other (verified through Google Maps APIs), answering questions to earn points for tagging, and accumulating points for successful interactions while evading the tagger.
How we built it
We built TagConnect using cutting-edge technology, employing a combination of mobile and web development frameworks. We used a Node.js + Express.js backend server, coupled with a Google Firebase database, as well as a React Native frontend made possible through Expo. Google Maps API supplied us with geolocation services that were essential to the game functionality. The seamless integration of real-time location tracking, interactive interfaces, and a robust backend infrastructure allowed us to create a smooth and immersive user experience.
Challenges we ran into
Client-server relationships were difficult to establish, as the mobile client state was not very consistent with the server state. Dealing with asynchronous requests hindered our progress, but we learned a lot on the way.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
We take pride in achieving a cohesive and captivating social gaming platform. The successful implementation of dynamic features reflects the team's dedication and technical prowess. Witnessing TagConnect come to life is a testament to our commitment to delivering an outstanding product.
What we learned
Our team gained hands-on experience in overcoming technical challenges and learned the nuances of designing a social platform that fosters connection and competition.
What's next for TagConnect
We plan to improve TagConnect by adding better realtime support for a large number of asynchronous issues that we faced.
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