Pangasinan Scrabble: Mobile-Based Game in Pangasinan’s Mother Tongue

Abstract

The popularity of educational games for promoting academic success, motivation, and classroom dynamics is increasing. The development of a mobile-based game called Pangasinan Scrabble has the potential to improve users' vocabulary with Pangasinan words. The game's design, development, and deployment were the focus of this study, which employed the Scrum approach and gathered information from various stakeholders, including students, teachers, developers, and android game users. The game's features and functionalities were evaluated using various methods of data analysis. The game provides modules that cater to the requirements of Pangasinan Scrabble and allows players to confirm the authenticity of words and check terms in the dictionary before placing them on the board. Respondents unanimously agreed that the game is highly beneficial in learning more about Pangasinan's mother tongue, particularly for those studying it. This mobile- based game has assisted users and recognized benefits in the enrichment of Pangasinan terms.