High-Level Requirements

Overview of what our app must do, how it should feel, and how it will perform.

🧩 Functional Requirements

What the app must do to fulfill its purpose.

The app shall display the player’s current and target locations on a map using GPS data.
The app shall allow players to view nearby mission objectives and points of interest (POIs).
The app shall let players read about POIs to learn more about their town.
The app shall provide a method for users to submit new points of interest.
The app shall allow players to begin and complete missions.

🎨 User Interface (UI) & Usability

How the app should feel and behave for users.

The app shall feature a consistent and visually cohesive design across all screens.
The interface shall be intuitive enough that new users can play without prior training.
Buttons and interactive elements shall be clearly visible and responsive.
The app shall adapt seamlessly to different mobile screen sizes.

🌍 Accessibility & Scalability

Who can use it and where it can go.

The app shall support use in multiple cities and environments beyond Flagstaff.
The system shall allow community expansion by adding new Areas of Operation.
The system shall protect user data and respect privacy when using location services.

⚙️ System & Technical Requirements

General technical capabilities — still high-level, not low-level specs.

The system shall be built using Unity as the primary development engine.
The app shall load within 5 seconds on standard mobile devices.
The system shall store player and game data in a lightweight, modular database.
The system shall integrate a live map view without using full turn-by-turn navigation.