US Presidents Challenge: Case Study
US Presidents Challenge is a strategy + trivia mobile game developed by Bourg Console. In this game, players test their knowledge of American history by uncovering, sorting, and matching U.S. presidents. It combines interactive puzzles with historical learning, making it both fun and educational.
- Create a game that helps users learn about U.S. presidents in a compelling way.
- Make the experience strategic, not just a basic quiz.
- Encourage repeat engagement with evolving content.
- Reward players for learning and doing well via in-game systems.
- Allow for global competition.
- Monetize via ads or reward mechanics.
Reveal & Identify
Players tap on 13 “mystery frames” to reveal hidden presidents. After revealing, they must drag and match them to the correct portraits
Chronological & Intruder Challenge
Arrange the revealed presidents in chronological order. Identify the “intruder” — a president who doesn’t belong in that specific lineup.
State Challenge
Players return each president to their home state to earn rewards.
Big 10 Competition
Daily “Big 10” challenge where users pick the top 10 “best” and “worst” U.S. presidents. Match or predict the global results to win in-game rewards.
Reward & Engagement System
Earn rewards by watching videos, sharing the game, or referring friends. New presidents are added as the game evolves, so there’s always something to unlock.
Visuals & Sound
Realistic visuals that make the portraits feel rich and engaging. Immersive ambient sound to enhance the experience
- Game Engine: Likely built in Unity or a similar engine that supports drag-and-drop UI and touch interactions.
- Data Backend: To handle user data, daily challenges, and the “Big 10,” there would need to be a backend server or cloud service for aggregating scores.
- Monetization: Use of rewarded video ads + referral system to retain users and generate revenue.
- Asset Creation: High-quality portrait graphics for presidents, possibly vector or stylized images, and polished UI.
- Analytics: Track progression (how many presidents revealed, Big 10 performance) to measure engagement and retention.
- Educational Value: Helps users learn and remember U.S. presidents and their backgrounds.
- High Engagement: The mix of puzzle + trivia + strategy draws in a broader audience (history buffs + casual gamers).
- Retention: Daily “Big 10” challenges and new presidents keep users coming back.
- Monetization: Rewarded ads + referrals provide a steady revenue stream.
- Social / Competitive: Global competition through the Big 10 adds a community/social layer.