Every design decision on Play Beta traced back to one principle: remove the friction between wanting to play and actually playing. Discovery-First Home Experience: The home screen leads with games and facilities near the player, using smart search and filters so players can find something to join within seconds of opening the app. Open Games & Leagues: Players can join open games instantly or create and manage their own leagues, giving both casual players and organized groups a home within the same product. League screens surface schedules, team match-ups, and countdowns to keep engagement active between games. Facility Booking Flow: A dedicated booking flow lets players choose a location, sport, date, and time slot in a few taps, with clear reservation policies surfaced upfront to avoid confusion or no-shows. Facility Discovery: A facilities directory shows nearby venues with ratings, distance, and game history, helping players choose where to play with the same confidence as choosing who to play with. Game Chat & Community: In-game chat was built directly into each open game and league, so coordination between teammates, whether confirming attendance or discussing logistics, happens inside the product instead of scattering across other apps. Seamless Payments & Refunds: Checkout and booking payments were designed around trust, players get a clear payment summary, a QR-code confirmation for facility check-in, and fast refunds when a booking falls through.