Design notes, kid-safety commitments, and updates on our vertical-jump arcade game.
Every kids game in the App Store has a business model — ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases. We chose none of them. Here is why Jumpyloo's business strategy is to not have one.
Read post →Privacy isn't a feature — it's a design constraint. Here is how we built Jumpyloo from the ground up to comply with COPPA and KOSA, and why we believe the only safe kids game is one that collects nothing.
Read post →Vertical-jump games have a simple premise — tap to jump, don't fall. But great endless climbers depend on subtle design decisions that most players never notice. Here is what goes into shaping a good jump.
Read post →One month in, we are looking back at what went right, what went wrong, and what building a free, ad-free kids game taught us about game development with Godot 4.
Read post →Godot 4 is a free, open-source game engine that punches far above its weight for 2D arcade games. Here is why we chose Godot over Unity, SpriteKit, and custom engines for Jumpyloo's comeback.
Read post →A significant portion of Jumpyloo's audience cannot yet read. Here is how we design every interface — from menus to gameplay — for children who navigate by icons, colors, and touch alone.
Read post →Two laws, different purposes. Here is how COPPA and KOSA work together, what each requires, and how Jumpyloo complies with both.
Read post →Every Jumpyloo climb is unique. Here is how procedural generation creates endless levels that are always fair, always surprising, and always climbable.
Read post →Streak mechanics can drive engagement — or drive anxiety. Here is how we designed Jumpyloo's daily play system to encourage without manipulating, and why it matters under KOSA.
Read post →Jumpyloo gently suggests a break after 20 minutes of play. Here is the research behind that number and why healthy game design includes knowing when to stop.
Read post →A small team, a free engine, and a mission to build the safest kids game on the App Store. Here is how Godot 4 made Jumpyloo possible.
Read post →The average kids game in the App Store serves ads every 90 seconds. We believe childhood should be commercial-free. Here is what every parent should know about advertising in children's mobile apps.
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