Mobile Games

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2name: mobile-games
3description: Mobile game development principles. Touch input, battery, performance, app stores.
4allowed-tools: Read, Write, Edit, Glob, Grep
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7# Mobile Game Development
8 
9> Platform constraints and optimization principles.
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12 
13## 1. Platform Considerations
14 
15### Key Constraints
16 
17| Constraint | Strategy |
18|------------|----------|
19| **Touch input** | Large hit areas, gestures |
20| **Battery** | Limit CPU/GPU usage |
21| **Thermal** | Throttle when hot |
22| **Screen size** | Responsive UI |
23| **Interruptions** | Pause on background |
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26 
27## 2. Touch Input Principles
28 
29### Touch vs Controller
30 
31| Touch | Desktop/Console |
32|-------|-----------------|
33| Imprecise | Precise |
34| Occludes screen | No occlusion |
35| Limited buttons | Many buttons |
36| Gestures available | Buttons/sticks |
37 
38### Best Practices
39 
40- Minimum touch target: 44x44 points
41- Visual feedback on touch
42- Avoid precise timing requirements
43- Support both portrait and landscape
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46 
47## 3. Performance Targets
48 
49### Thermal Management
50 
51| Action | Trigger |
52|--------|---------|
53| Reduce quality | Device warm |
54| Limit FPS | Device hot |
55| Pause effects | Critical temp |
56 
57### Battery Optimization
58 
59- 30 FPS often sufficient
60- Sleep when paused
61- Minimize GPS/network
62- Dark mode saves OLED battery
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65 
66## 4. App Store Requirements
67 
68### iOS (App Store)
69 
70| Requirement | Note |
71|-------------|------|
72| Privacy labels | Required |
73| Account deletion | If account creation exists |
74| Screenshots | For all device sizes |
75 
76### Android (Google Play)
77 
78| Requirement | Note |
79|-------------|------|
80| Target API | Current year's SDK |
81| 64-bit | Required |
82| App bundles | Recommended |
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85 
86## 5. Monetization Models
87 
88| Model | Best For |
89|-------|----------|
90| **Premium** | Quality games, loyal audience |
91| **Free + IAP** | Casual, progression-based |
92| **Ads** | Hyper-casual, high volume |
93| **Subscription** | Content updates, multiplayer |
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96 
97## 6. Anti-Patterns
98 
99| ❌ Don't | ✅ Do |
100|----------|-------|
101| Desktop controls on mobile | Design for touch |
102| Ignore battery drain | Monitor thermals |
103| Force landscape | Support player preference |
104| Always-on network | Cache and sync |
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107 
108> **Remember:** Mobile is the most constrained platform. Respect battery and attention.
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