As a solo developer, I began the process of creating this early learning game by defining a reasonable scope: a six-level game that would increase in difficulty as the player advanced through the levels. 

I drafted samples of the gameplay screens that the player would come across while playing, taking note of what objects the player would interact with, the actions those objects needed to do, and the user interface available to the player. To align with young learners’ shorter attention spans, I designed each level to be brief while still challenging players’ concentration skills.

With a completed storyboard, I started to build the game in the GDevelop game engine. I programmed several mechanics, including randomizing the box swaps, directing the player to the win or lose screen depending on which box they selected, and tracking where the player was in the game. 

I also created customized algorithms to improve the player experience, such as not letting the same two boxes swap places more than twice in a row. Working within the constraints of GDevelop provided an additional challenge because it lacks more robust features that other game engines have, but I managed to develop creative solutions without impeding gameplay.