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IU Gamer App

The IU Gamer App is an Android application designed to streamline the organization of board game sessions for gaming groups. It provides reliable scheduling notifications, enables users to propose and vote on games, rate past events, and communicate through an integrated chat, ensuring efficient coordination and enhanced group interaction.

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Tech Used

JaJavaAndroidFirebase

Overview

IU Gamer App was designed around the practical coordination problems of recurring board game sessions: deciding what to play, organizing attendance, and keeping communication in one place.

The Android app combines scheduling, voting, ratings, notifications, and chat into a focused tool for small gaming groups.

Key Features

  • Native Android app built with Java
  • Game proposals, voting, and event coordination
  • Reliable scheduling notifications
  • Rating system for past sessions
  • Integrated Firebase-backed chat and data storage

What I Learned

This project improved my understanding of mobile workflow design, especially around notifications, state persistence, and keeping group coordination features simple enough to use during real events.