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The Continuous Match Mode feature for Google Assistant games lets you leave a
device's microphone open for a set period of time while listening for a list of
words you specify. This feature helps you build games that are more lively and
exciting for players. You can use Continuous Match to build gaming experiences
on both Google Assistant Smart Display devices and on Android phones.
Continuous Match Mode overview
Games such as
Guess
the Drawing take advantage of Continuous Match by allowing users to shout
out potential answers, and signalling to the web-app if it hears a correct
word. Similarly, the charades style party game
Mime
Jam, uses Continuous Match to listen for “Got it” to move on to the next
word.
The Continuous Match feature will be available upon request to a limited
number of qualified developers before it becomes generally available. For more
details, see Access criteria.
Request access to start building your game with Continuous Match Mode.
Access criteria
As part of your application to use Continuous Match Mode, we ask you to provide
information about your company and your experience in creating games. Access to
this feature is limited. In order to be considered for access, you must meet the
following criteria:
- Be an experienced game developer that has launched at least one high quality
game on one of the following platforms:
- Messenger games, such as Facebook Messenger, Line, Snap, or WeChat
- Mobile games, such as games distributed through the Google Play Store or
the Apple App Store
- Visual game on voice platforms, such as Actions on Google with Interactive
Canvas or Alexa with APL or Web API
- Submit a company website containing links to any launched games
Your application will be reviewed against the criteria listed above. Application
submission does not guarantee your participation. We will contact you by email
in the following weeks to inform you of our decision regarding your application.
Access benefits
Developers who are accepted into this opportunity have access to the following:
- Documentation and resources for using Continuous Match
- Full source code for Mime Jam, a game built with Continuous Match
- Ability to provide feedback on Continuous Match
- Eligibility to launch a game using Continuous Match
Request access and build your next great game experience with Continuous Match
Mode on Google Assistant.
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