A practical QA pass for an NFL geography quiz
A map game looks simple until a team sits near a state line, a logo is tiny on mobile, or a correct answer gives no useful feedback. These are the checks I run before treating one as finished.
1. Test the map, not just the answer list
Every team marker should be tied to the location the game actually asks about. City, stadium, and franchise-market coordinates are different concepts. The interface needs one rule and should apply it consistently, especially around New York, Washington, and shared metro areas.
2. Make the smallest target usable
Desktop testing can hide touch problems. On a narrow screen I check the smallest states, closely packed teams, zoom behavior, and whether labels cover adjacent targets. A player should be able to correct a near miss without the page jumping.
3. Let feedback teach something
Correct and incorrect states need more than a color change. A short team name, division, or location label turns each guess into useful football knowledge and also keeps the result understandable for color-blind players.
Quick replay checklist
- Complete one round on desktop and one at 390px width.
- Try the closest pair of markers and the smallest selectable region.
- Reload after a guess and confirm the round state behaves as promised.
- Use keyboard navigation and verify that focus never disappears.
- Check that the final result explains mistakes rather than only scoring them.
A good sports quiz is not only accurate; it makes every mistake legible and every next action obvious.