Long Game

Making personal finance fun through gamification. Built mobile-first experiences that turn saving money into an engaging game with real financial rewards.

React Native
TypeScript
Redux
Firebase
Stripe
Game Design
2020-2021
Duration
100k+
App Downloads
Senior
Mobile Engineer
Long Game Mobile App Interface

Gamified savings platform with mini-games and financial rewards

Project Overview

Long Game revolutionizes personal finance by turning saving money into an engaging game. Users play mini-games with their actual savings, earning rewards while building healthy financial habits. As Senior Mobile Engineer, I built core gaming experiences and financial integrations.

Key Contributions

  • Built cross-platform mobile app with React Native serving 100k+ users
  • Developed interactive mini-games with smooth 60fps animations
  • Implemented secure financial integrations with banking APIs and Stripe
  • Created gamification systems with achievements, streaks, and rewards
  • Built real-time multiplayer gaming features with Firebase
  • Designed user onboarding flow increasing retention by 35%

Technical Implementation

Mobile Architecture

React Native with TypeScript for type safety and Redux for state management. Custom native modules for device-specific features and performance optimization.

Game Engine

Custom game engine built with React Native Reanimated 2 for smooth 60fps animations. Implements physics simulations and collision detection for engaging gameplay.

Financial Security

Bank-level security with encrypted data transmission, secure token management, and compliance with financial regulations including PCI DSS standards.

Game Features

Mini-Games

Multiple engaging games including coin flips, wheel spins, and scratch cards

Real Rewards

Win actual money that goes directly into your savings account

Social Gaming

Compete with friends and family in multiplayer savings challenges

Progress Tracking

Visualize savings goals with gamified progress bars and achievement badges

Impact & Results

$2M+
Total User Savings
85%
User Retention Rate
4.8★
App Store Rating