| Phase | Timeline | Core Deliverables | |-------|----------|-------------------| | | 0‑3 mo | User auth, age‑gate, basic profile, simple game library, AI profanity filter, admin dashboard. | | Phase 2 – Social Layer | 3‑6 mo | Friends system, activity feed, DMs, group chats, basic forums, parental dashboard. | | Phase 3 – Monetization & Premium | 6‑9 mo | Virtual currency, premium subscription, ad integration, in‑app purchases, analytics suite. | | Phase 4 – Expansion | 9‑12 mo | Live‑stream watch parties, video shorts, music player, multilingual support, advanced moderation tools. | | Phase 5 – Scaling & Optimization | 12‑18 mo | A/B testing, feature flags, micro‑service extraction (game engine), global CDN, partnership integrations. |

| Feature | How It Works | Why It’s Required | |--------|--------------|-------------------| | | Real‑time scanning of chat, posts, and comments; auto‑replace/flag. | Keeps conversations clean. | | Automated Spam Detector | Detects repeated links, rapid message bursts, and bot‑like patterns; auto‑mute. | Reduces spam & phishing attempts. | | Human Moderation Dashboard | Queue of flagged content, bulk actions (delete, warn, ban), and case notes. | Human judgment for edge cases. | | Report & Appeal System | One‑click “Report” on any piece of content; user receives status updates and can appeal decisions. | Empowers community policing. | | Age‑Appropriate Content Labels | Each game/video gets an internal rating (E, T, M). Content above the user’s age is hidden or requires parental consent. | Aligns with rating standards and parental expectations. | | Session Timeout & “Safe Exit” | Inactive users are logged out after 30 min; a “quick exit” button instantly hides the UI and redirects to a neutral page. | Provides an easy way out if a teen feels uncomfortable. | | Data Retention Policies | Personal data (emails, IPs) stored ≤ 2 years; game‑play logs stored ≤ 90 days unless needed for investigations. | Meets GDPR‑Kids and COPPA rules. | | GDPR‑Kids / COPPA Toolkit | Built‑in consent management, data‑access request forms, and privacy‑policy generator. | Legal compliance. | | Parental Dashboard | Parents can view their child’s activity summary, set playtime limits, and toggle privacy options. | Transparency for guardians. |