Studies (UI) - MsCornell/2425Repo GitHub Wiki

This page covers the testing process for major components of the Tic Tac Toe game, including authentication, gameplay, and recording. The focus is to ensure that these features meet user expectations and are reflected positively in user sentiment.

User Journey & Sentiment

The following user journey diagram outlines a typical session where users interact with the major parts of the game. Testing includes gathering feedback on the authentication process, ease of gameplay, and whether game results are properly recorded. User sentiment is captured to understand their overall satisfaction and experience with each step.

journey
    title User Journey in Tic Tac Toe Game
    section Authentication
      Submit login: 4: User
      Wait for validation: 2: User
      Login success or fail: 3: User
    section Gameplay
      Start a new game: 5: User
      Make moves: 4: User
      Win, lose, or draw: 3: User
    section Game Recording
      Save game result: 4: User
      Review past games: 3: User

Learnings

Through our user testing and sentiment analysis, we identified several key learnings about how players interact with the Tic Tac Toe game and where improvements can be made.

  1. Authentication Flow Needs Optimization

    • Users found the login process to be slower than expected, especially when credentials were incorrect.
    • Next Step: Streamline the validation process to reduce wait times, and improve error messaging when login fails.

  2. Gameplay is Enjoyable but Could Use More Feedback

    • While the core gameplay was intuitive, users expressed a desire for more visual and auditory feedback when making moves or when the game ends.
    • Next Step: Add animations or sound effects to enhance the user experience, especially when winning, losing, or drawing a game.

  3. Game Recording is Useful, but Navigation is Confusing

    • Users appreciated the ability to view past games, but some found it difficult to navigate through the game history.
    • Next Step: Improve the user interface for viewing and filtering past game results, making it easier to access specific games.

  4. Increased Interest in Player Stats

    • Many users expressed an interest in tracking their overall win/loss record over time and comparing it to others.
    • Next Step: Implement a leaderboard or player statistics feature to engage users and offer more long-term motivation.

  5. Mobile Experience Needs Improvement

    • Some users reported that the game wasn’t as responsive or easy to use on mobile devices.
    • Next Step: Focus on mobile optimization to ensure that the game is responsive and intuitive on smaller screens.