Cogbug – A Mobile Tabletop Game

Abstract

This thesis covers the design and development of a mobile version of the tabletop game application to play Cogbug . The thesis starts with a brief overview of mobile games and with background information regarding the physical tabletop version of Cogbug . The thesis continues with the digital Cogbug game specification that was discussed and formulated together with the author of the physical tabletop game (Customer) via requirements analysis. Theoretical research of the tools for development and testing as well as practical implementation and product testing form the main body of the thesis. Practical implementation focuses on delivering a Minimum Viable Product with a functioning multiplayer gamemode. The application went through platform and usability testing phases to ensure the quality and stability.