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name: mobile-games
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description: "Mobile game development principles. Touch input, battery, performance, app stores."
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risk: unknown
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source: community
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date_added: "2026-02-27"
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# Mobile Game Development
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> Platform constraints and optimization principles.
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## 1. Platform Considerations
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### Key Constraints
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| Constraint | Strategy |
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|------------|----------|
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| **Touch input** | Large hit areas, gestures |
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| **Battery** | Limit CPU/GPU usage |
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| **Thermal** | Throttle when hot |
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| **Screen size** | Responsive UI |
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| **Interruptions** | Pause on background |
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## 2. Touch Input Principles
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### Touch vs Controller
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| Touch | Desktop/Console |
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|-------|-----------------|
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| Imprecise | Precise |
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| Occludes screen | No occlusion |
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| Limited buttons | Many buttons |
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| Gestures available | Buttons/sticks |
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### Best Practices
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- Minimum touch target: 44x44 points
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- Visual feedback on touch
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- Avoid precise timing requirements
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- Support both portrait and landscape
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## 3. Performance Targets
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### Thermal Management
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| Action | Trigger |
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|--------|---------|
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| Reduce quality | Device warm |
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| Limit FPS | Device hot |
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| Pause effects | Critical temp |
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### Battery Optimization
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- 30 FPS often sufficient
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- Sleep when paused
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- Minimize GPS/network
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- Dark mode saves OLED battery
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## 4. App Store Requirements
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### iOS (App Store)
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| Requirement | Note |
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|-------------|------|
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| Privacy labels | Required |
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| Account deletion | If account creation exists |
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| Screenshots | For all device sizes |
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### Android (Google Play)
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| Requirement | Note |
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|-------------|------|
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| Target API | Current year's SDK |
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| 64-bit | Required |
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| App bundles | Recommended |
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## 5. Monetization Models
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| Model | Best For |
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|-------|----------|
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| **Premium** | Quality games, loyal audience |
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| **Free + IAP** | Casual, progression-based |
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| **Ads** | Hyper-casual, high volume |
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| **Subscription** | Content updates, multiplayer |
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## 6. Anti-Patterns
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| ❌ Don't | ✅ Do |
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|----------|-------|
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| Desktop controls on mobile | Design for touch |
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| Ignore battery drain | Monitor thermals |
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| Force landscape | Support player preference |
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| Always-on network | Cache and sync |
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> **Remember:** Mobile is the most constrained platform. Respect battery and attention.
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## When to Use
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This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.
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