A. User Identification and Interviews

 

Intended Audience:

  1. Anyone ages 7 and up
  2. Families
  3. Friends

Interview #1 (Before Beta Testing): Max

  1. What are some games you have played recently?
    • Yahtzee
    • Solitaire
    • Other complex video games
  2. What are some games you might enjoy playing on MATLAB?
    • Battleship
    • Blackjack
  3. In your opinion what is the optimal length a game should take to play?
    • 5-10 minutes, depending on the game
  4. What aspects of a game make it enjoyable to you to play?
    • Require both luck and skill
    • Unpredictable but fair

Interview #2 (After Beta Testing): Amanda

  1. What are some games you have played recently?
    • Cards Against Humanity
  2. What are some games you might enjoy playing on MATLAB?
    • Clue
    • Scrabble
  3. In your opinion, what is the optimal length a game should take to play?
    • Single Player: 5 minutes
    • Multiplayer: 15-20 minutes
  4. What aspects of a game make it enjoyable to you to play?
    • Not requiring a lot of focus
    • Unpredictability
    • Visually appealing