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Case study · Gaming App

Play, host and manage Free Fire and PUBG tournaments, and gear up in the same app.

Tournaop is a competitive gaming platform where players can play, host and manage Free Fire and PUBG tournaments with ease. It also includes a store for gaming gear and accessories, so that preparing for a match and winning it happen in one place.

Industry
Gaming and e-commerce
Platforms
iOS, Android, Web
Market
Nepal
Tournaop app screen
Tournaop app screen
Tournaop app screen
Tournaop app screen
Tournaop app screen

Overview

The Tournaop story

Competitive mobile gaming has grown quickly in Nepal, but running a tournament has often meant juggling group chats, spreadsheets and screenshots. Tournaop was built to replace that with a proper platform. Players can find matches, join them, follow what is happening and, if they want, host their own. The product brings the structure of an organised tournament to a community that already has the passion.

The platform focuses on two of the most popular mobile titles, Free Fire and PUBG. Players move between games using clear tabs, and each match is presented as a card with the mode, the creator, the scheduled time and the team format. Joining is a single tap, and the details of each game are one screen away, so players know what they are signing up for.

Alongside the matches sits a store for gaming products and accessories. A curated range of peripherals, from headsets and microphones to webcams, keyboards and consoles, gives players what they need to compete or stream. Payment is by cash on delivery, with transparent pricing, and the app follows the platform's guidelines for secure, reliable shopping.

We worked on the whole product: the match and tournament experience, the store, the account area and the tooling behind them. The founder's own description captures the intent. The goal was a place where gamers can compete and get what they need, in an app that treats the community seriously and feels like it was made for them.

There is also a cultural side to the project. Gaming communities have their own language, humour and expectations, and an app that ignores them feels like an outsider. We worked closely with the founder to understand how players talk about matches, what they care about before a game and what annoys them afterwards, and let that shape both the design and the words used throughout the interface.

Tournaop app screen
Tournaop app screen

The mobile experience

A complete journey, screen by screen

Tournaop app screen
Tournaop app screen
01 · Home

A home screen for players

The home screen gives players an immediate sense of what is going on. A banner sets the mood, shop categories such as microphones, webcams, headsets and consoles invite browsing, and a joined-games section shows the matches the player has signed up for. It is the dashboard of a gamer's day.

The design is dark and high-contrast, in the spirit of the games themselves, with bold typography and bright accents that make the important actions obvious. Navigation at the bottom lets players move between home, store, game and account with one thumb.

Because players often open the app just before a match, the joined games are placed where they will see them first, along with the information needed to be on time.

  • Banner and highlights
  • Shop categories
  • Joined games at a glance
  • Bottom navigation
Tournaop app screen
Tournaop app screen
02 · Matches

Finding and joining a game

The game section is the heart of the app. Players switch between Free Fire and PUBG with a tab and see a list of match cards. Each card shows the name of the room, the game mode, who created it, when it starts and the team format, such as one versus one or four versus four.

A clear status tells players whether a match has not started yet, is running or has finished. The join button is prominent, and once a player has joined, the card reflects it immediately.

Tapping a game opens the details, where players can learn more before committing. The aim is that choosing a match feels as easy as choosing a video to watch.

  • Free Fire and PUBG tabs
  • Mode, creator, time and teams
  • Match status
  • One-tap join
Tournaop app screen
Tournaop app screen
03 · Hosting

Creating and managing your own game

Tournaop is not only for joining. Players can create their own custom games, choosing the title, the mode and the time. This opens the platform to friends, communities and organisers who want to run matches on their own terms.

The creation flow asks only for what is needed and presents sensible defaults, so setting up a match takes a minute rather than an evening. Once created, the match appears in the list and the creator can manage it.

Giving people the tools to host matches is what grows a community. A platform that only offers games run by the owners limits itself, while one that lets players organise their own becomes a place where the community builds its own events.

  • Custom game creation
  • Choice of game, mode and time
  • Quick setup
  • Creator management tools
Tournaop app screen
Tournaop app screen
04 · Store

Gear for every kind of player

The store presents a curated range of gaming products and accessories. Headsets, microphones, webcams, keyboards and consoles from trusted brands appear in a clean grid, with names and prices that can be read at a glance.

Browsing is by category, so a player who needs a headset can go straight to it, and those who want inspiration can scroll the featured range. The store follows the same dark visual style as the rest of the app, so it feels like part of the same world.

Product listings are written to help buyers decide, and customer reviews and ratings add the experience of other players. Transparent pricing and a clear path to buy keep the store honest and simple.

  • Curated gaming gear
  • Browse by category
  • Reviews and ratings
  • Transparent pricing
Tournaop app screen
Tournaop app screen
05 · Buying

From product to doorstep

Selecting a product leads to a page with the details, price and an add-to-cart action. The cart summarises the order, and checkout asks for the delivery information needed to complete it.

Payment is by cash on delivery, which suits many customers in the market and removes the need to enter card details in an unfamiliar app. The total is visible throughout, so there are no surprises when the order arrives.

After ordering, customers can rely on responsive support if they have questions. A good shopping experience is not only about the checkout but about knowing that someone will help if something goes wrong.

  • Product detail and add to cart
  • Clear cart summary
  • Cash on delivery
  • Responsive customer support
Tournaop app screen
Tournaop app screen
06 · Account

One account, in the player's control

The account area collects a player's profile, joined games and settings in one place. It is where they find help, set up biometric login, report an issue and read the privacy policy and terms.

Biometric options make signing in quick and secure, which matters for an app that holds a player's orders and activity. Settings are kept clear and uncluttered, so that managing the account is never a chore.

Reporting an issue is one tap away, which gives players a direct route to the team and gives the team the feedback they need to improve the product and keep the community fair.

  • Profile and joined games
  • Biometric login
  • Help and issue reporting
  • Privacy policy and terms
Tournaop app screen
Tournaop app screen
07 · Operations

Running the platform behind the scenes

A tournament platform and a store both need active management. The team uses tooling to manage products, orders and deliveries, and to keep an eye on the matches being created and joined on the platform.

Moderation matters in a community product. The tooling supports review of games and reports from players, so the team can keep matches fair and respond to problems before they spread.

As the community grows, the same tools support new games, new product ranges and new ways of organising events, which lets Tournaop expand without rebuilding the product.

  • Product and order management
  • Match and report oversight
  • Moderation tools
  • Room for new games and ranges

Why Tournaop

What the product gets right

  • Tournaments in your pocket

    Players find, join and follow Free Fire and PUBG matches from the app.

  • Host your own

    Anyone can create and manage a custom match with a mode, a time and a room.

  • Matchrooms that make sense

    Each game shows its mode, creator, time and teams, with a clear join button.

  • A store for gamers

    Headsets, webcams, microphones, keyboards and consoles from trusted brands.

  • Cash on delivery

    Shoppers can pay when the order arrives, with transparent pricing.

  • One account for play and shop

    A single profile covers joined games, orders and settings.

  • Secure and private

    Biometric login options and clear privacy settings protect the player's account.

  • Built for esports energy

    A dark, high-contrast design that feels at home next to the games it supports.

Scope

What a product like this covers

01
Free Fire and PUBG matchesMatch lists for the two most popular mobile titles, with a tab for each.
02
Match detailsMode, creator, time, team format and status for every game.
03
Join a gameOne-tap joining and a list of joined games.
04
Create custom gamesPlayers set up their own matches with a mode and a time.
05
Game managementTools for creators to manage their matches.
06
Gaming storePeripherals, accessories and consoles in clean product grids.
07
Product pages and cartDetails, prices and a simple path to order.
08
Cash on deliveryPayment on arrival with transparent pricing.
09
Reviews and ratingsCustomer feedback that helps buyers choose.
10
Account and securityProfile, biometric login and privacy settings.
11
Support and reportingHelp and issue reporting from inside the app.
12
Admin and moderationManagement of products, orders, matches and reports.

Engineering

The decisions behind the build

A match model

Games, modes, teams and statuses are modelled explicitly, which keeps the match lists accurate and makes new titles easy to add.

Time-aware status

Match status updates as time passes, so players always see whether a game is upcoming, live or finished.

A shared account

Matches, orders and settings are tied to one account, which simplifies the experience and the data behind it.

A catalogue for gear

Products, categories and prices are structured for quick browsing, with room for reviews and ratings.

Secure sign-in

Biometric options and careful session handling protect accounts without adding friction.

Compliance with platform rules

The shopping flow follows the guidelines of the app stores, so the app can be published and kept available with confidence.

The challenge

What had to be solved

The first challenge was organisation. A tournament needs a clear structure: who is playing, in which mode, at what time and in what team format. Without that, matches fall apart in confusion. The platform had to capture those details simply when a game is created, and present them clearly to everyone who might join.

The second challenge was timing. Matches happen at specific times, and players need to be ready when they start. Status, schedule and the ability to join had to be accurate and up to date, with sensible handling of games that have not started yet, are in progress or have ended.

The third challenge was mixing two ideas in one product. A tournament platform and a store have different rhythms: matches are about schedules and competition, while shopping is about browsing and buying. The interface had to give both a home without making either feel like an afterthought or cluttering the other.

The fourth challenge was trust. Players must believe that matches are run fairly and that purchases will arrive as described. Clear information, visible creators, straightforward support and compliance with platform rules all contribute to that trust, and each had to be designed into the experience.

The fifth challenge was growth without chaos. As more players create more games, the match list can become noisy and hard to navigate. We designed the structure, the statuses and the lists so that the platform stays readable at scale, with the most relevant games easy to find and finished or empty games kept out of the way.

Project goals

  • Let players find and join Free Fire and PUBG matches quickly.
  • Let anyone create and manage a custom game.
  • Show each match's mode, creator, time and team format clearly.
  • Offer a store of gaming products with transparent pricing.
  • Support cash on delivery and responsive customer support.
  • Give players one account for matches, orders and settings.

Who uses it

Built for every side of the product

01

Players

Gamers who join Free Fire and PUBG matches. They want clear schedules, fair matches and a quick way to join.

02

Hosts and organisers

People who create and manage custom games for friends and communities. They need simple setup and management tools.

03

Shoppers

Gamers buying gear. They want a trusted range, clear prices and a delivery they can pay for on arrival.

04

Platform team

The people behind Tournaop. They need to manage products and orders, and to moderate matches and reports.

Design principles

The rules we designed by

Built like a game, run like a service

The interface has the energy of gaming, with dark themes, bold type and bright accents. Underneath, it behaves like a reliable service: clear information, predictable flows and honest communication.

Make organising easy

Most tournaments fail because organising them is hard. We made creating and joining a game as quick as possible, so that the community spends its time playing and not coordinating.

Clarity before the countdown

In the minutes before a match, players need information fast. We put the details that matter, the mode, the time and the team format, where they can be read at a glance.

Two products, one home

Matches and shopping share an app, but not a screen. We gave each its own area, joined by a common look and a single account, so that neither crowds the other.

Honest commerce

The store follows clear rules: transparent pricing, cash on delivery and responsive support. Players who are spending their money deserve to know exactly what will happen.

Grow with the community

Gaming communities change quickly. We built the match model and the catalogue so that new titles, new product ranges and new ways of organising events can be added without rebuilding.

Process

From brief to live release

  1. 01

    Learn the community

    We study how players currently organise matches and buy gear, and where the friction is, so that the platform solves real problems.

  2. 02

    Design the player flows

    We prototype finding, joining and creating a match, along with the store, and test them with gamers.

  3. 03

    Build the match and account core

    We set up accounts, the match model and the scheduling logic first, since the experience depends on them.

  4. 04

    Develop the apps and store

    The apps and the store are built in short sprints, each ending with a working build for review.

  5. 05

    Test with players

    We test with real matches and real orders, to catch the awkward moments that appear only in use.

  6. 06

    Launch and grow

    We support the release, listen to early players and continue improving matches, the store and moderation.

Screens

Tournaop app screenshots

Tournaop: Home
Home
Tournaop: Store
Store
Tournaop: Account
Account
Tournaop: Matchroom
Matchroom
Tournaop: Home
Home
Tournaop: Store
Store
Tournaop: Account
Account
Tournaop: Matchroom
Matchroom
Tournaop: Home
Home
Tournaop: Store
Store
Tournaop: Account
Account
Tournaop: Matchroom
Matchroom
Tournaop: Home
Home
Tournaop: Store
Store
Tournaop: Account
Account
Tournaop: Matchroom
Matchroom

Quality and trust

How we keep it reliable

01

Match flow testing

We test creating, joining and following games, including time changes and statuses, to keep information accurate.

02

Store and order checks

The shopping path, from product to cash on delivery, is tested for accuracy and clarity.

03

Account security

Sign-in and biometric options are tested, and personal data is protected and handled carefully.

04

Platform compliance

We follow app store guidelines for secure shopping and privacy, so the product can be published and kept live.

05

Performance

Screens are tuned to be quick on mid-range phones, since many players use them.

06

Monitoring

Errors, failed orders and problem matches are tracked after launch, so the team can respond quickly.

“Gamers will roast you if your app looks old. Ours doesn't. Good job, team.”

Samir

Founder, Tournaop

Looking back

What this project taught us

Tournaop shows how a community product can combine passion with structure. The players already knew what they wanted to do. What they needed was a place where matches are easy to find, easy to join and easy to run, and where the gear they need is a tap away. Providing that structure, in an interface that respects the culture of gaming, was the heart of the work.

It also showed the value of letting a community build its own events. By giving players the tools to create and manage games, the platform makes itself useful to people we have never met, in ways we did not predict. That is the kind of leverage a good platform should create.

If you are planning a community, gaming or esports product, or a store that serves a passionate audience, we would be glad to talk through how to design the experience, the structure and the tooling so that the community has room to grow.

A last thought is that trust is as important in gaming as in any other market. Fair matches, honest pricing and responsive support are what turn a first download into a lasting habit. We built each of those into the platform from the start, and we would do so in any product we build.

Questions

About the Tournaop project

Straight answers about how a product like this is planned, built and launched.

Tournaop is a competitive gaming platform where players can play, host and manage Free Fire and PUBG tournaments, with a store for gaming products and accessories.

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