# Beta·Indie Game Zone

### Beta Game Zone <a href="#beta" id="beta"></a>

#### What are the applying conditions for Beta Game Zone participation? <a href="#what-are-the-applying-conditions-for-beta-game-zone-participation" id="what-are-the-applying-conditions-for-beta-game-zone-participation"></a>

* Any developer wishing to communicate with users to enhance the quality of the game before the official service can apply.
* The products eligible for application must meet the following conditions:
  * A free game that does not include in-app products.
  * A game not currently serviced in other Android markets.
  * A game preparing for release on ONE store or a game that requires testing for a huge update of an already released product.

#### When can I check the application results? <a href="#when-can-i-check-the-application-results" id="when-can-i-check-the-application-results"></a>

* Review of games submitted by the 25th of each month is generally completed within three business days.
* If selected as a candidate after review, we will notify you via the email you wrote down when applying for Beta Game Zone.

#### How long is the service period of Beta Game Zone? <a href="#how-long-is-the-service-period-of-beta-game-zone" id="how-long-is-the-service-period-of-beta-game-zone"></a>

* Beta Game Zone is generally conducted for two weeks once a month. However, this can change depending on operational circumstances.

#### What is the procedure for Beta Game Zone participation and receiving rewards? <a href="#what-is-the-procedure-for-beta-game-zone-participation-and-receiving-rewards" id="what-is-the-procedure-for-beta-game-zone-participation-and-receiving-rewards"></a>

1. Game Installation
   * You can install the game from ONE store (South Korea) > '게임' > '베타&인디'  or '혜택 '> '이달의 베타게임존' menu
2. Playing the Game
   * Allow users to play the game after logging in.
   * Set a goal considering the purpose of the test and rewards.
3. Playing to reach the goal
   * Set a goal that matches the purpose of the test and rewards.
     * Ex) Play n times, achieve level n, clear stage n, etc.
   * The goal should be set to be achieved easily within the test period, without being overly challenging.
4. Conducting Surveys
   * Construct survey questions considering the purpose of the beta test to obtain desired results.
     * Request a ‘mobile phone number' as it will be used for giving away participation rewards.
     * The Mobile phone number will be used for rewarding ONE store points.
   * The format and items of the survey are not fixed; developers can design them in any way they want.
   * Only users who have played to reach the goal can participate in the survey.
5. Rewarding
   * Select up to 100 users to reward among those who participated in the survey.
     * Recipients will be selected based on criteria such as first-come-first-served, random, or best review decided by the developers.
   * Send the list of recipients to ONE store, and ONE store points (10,000) will be rewarded to those users.
   * If a mobile phone number is not written in the survey, or if the participant is currently not a member of ONE store, ONE store points will not be rewarded.

#### Can I conduct payment tests during the Beta Game Zone service period? <a href="#can-i-conduct-payment-tests-during-the-beta-game-zone-service-period" id="can-i-conduct-payment-tests-during-the-beta-game-zone-service-period"></a>

* The Beta Game Zone is intended for free games that do not include in-app products, so payment testing cannot be conducted.
* If you are integrating In-App SDK and in-app products for release, make sure that the test users are blocked from making payments in the game.

#### Why should I request user phone numbers in the survey? <a href="#why-should-i-request-user-phone-numbers-in-the-survey" id="why-should-i-request-user-phone-numbers-in-the-survey"></a>

* Mobile phone numbers are used as identifiers for rewarding ONE store points to beta test participants.
* When requesting mobile phone numbers during the survey, you must obtain consent for the collection and use of personal information, and for the provision of personal information to third parties.

#### What should I do if I need to change the schedule of the Beta Game Zone after the schedule has been fixed? <a href="#what-should-i-do-if-i-need-to-change-the-schedule-of-the-beta-game-zone-after-the-schedule-has-been" id="what-should-i-do-if-i-need-to-change-the-schedule-of-the-beta-game-zone-after-the-schedule-has-been"></a>

* If you need to change or cancel the schedule, please contact the Beta Game Zone coordinator (<beta@onestore.net>) as soon as possible.

#### Can I receive support for verification to quickly deploy continuous patches during the Beta Game Zone? <a href="#can-i-receive-support-for-verification-to-quickly-deploy-continuous-patches-during-the-beta-game-zon" id="can-i-receive-support-for-verification-to-quickly-deploy-continuous-patches-during-the-beta-game-zon"></a>

* For developer convenience, you can conduct beta tests without pre-build verification.
* We also provide support for continuous updates during the beta service period.

#### Can I apply for the Beta Game Zone again after being selected? <a href="#can-i-apply-for-the-beta-game-zone-again-after-being-selected" id="can-i-apply-for-the-beta-game-zone-again-after-being-selected"></a>

* Developers can apply again even if you have been selected for the Beta Game Zone and conducted a beta test already. However, if there are no significant changes from the previous beta version, the game may not be selected.
* Even if reselected for the Beta Game Zone, support for ONE store points reward will be equally provided.

#### Can I use the same package name and AID used in Beta Game Zone for the official release? <a href="#can-i-use-the-same-package-name-and-aid-used-in-beta-game-zone-for-the-official-release" id="can-i-use-the-same-package-name-and-aid-used-in-beta-game-zone-for-the-official-release"></a>

* For the official release, you must create a new package name and AID. When participating in Beta Game Zone it is recommended that you use a package name different from the one you plan to use for the official release.

#### Where can I make inquiries regarding Beta Game Zone? <a href="#where-can-i-make-inquiries-regarding-beta-game-zone" id="where-can-i-make-inquiries-regarding-beta-game-zone"></a>

* For all inquiries related to the Beta Game Zone, send an email to <beta@onestore.net>.

### Indie Game Zone <a href="#indie" id="indie"></a>

#### Are there any restrictions for being selected for Indie Game Zone? <a href="#are-there-any-restrictions-for-being-selected-for-indie-game-zone" id="are-there-any-restrictions-for-being-selected-for-indie-game-zone"></a>

* All games serviced in ONE store (South Korea) can be selected for the Indie Game Zone after being reviewed by ONE store.

#### What can I benefit from being selected for Indie Game Zone? <a href="#what-can-i-benefit-from-being-selected-for-indie-game-zone" id="what-can-i-benefit-from-being-selected-for-indie-game-zone"></a>

* Your game will be featured in ‘Indie Game of the Month’ increasing its visibility to more users.
* Users who newly download a game from Indie Game Zone will receive a coupon worth 2,000 KRW that can be used for that game only.
* The rewards are subject to change according to operational policies.

#### Where can I find Indie Game Zone? <a href="#where-can-i-find-indie-game-zone" id="where-can-i-find-indie-game-zone"></a>

* You can find it in the ONE store (South Korea) > '게임'  > '베타&인디' or '혜택'  > '이달의  인디게임존’ menu.

#### Where can I apply and be selected for Indie Game Zone? <a href="#where-can-i-apply-and-be-selected-for-indie-game-zone" id="where-can-i-apply-and-be-selected-for-indie-game-zone"></a>

* There is no separate application process; games released in ONE store (South Korea) are selected after being reviewed by ONE store.

#### Where can I make inquiries regarding Indie Game Zone? <a href="#where-can-i-make-inquiries-regarding-indie-game-zone" id="where-can-i-make-inquiries-regarding-indie-game-zone"></a>

* For all inquiries related to the Indie Game Zone, send an email to <indie@onestore.net>.