Pally Master Roadmap

Phased rollout to keep scope focused and momentum high.

  1. Phase 1 — MVP (Core Companion)

    Q3–Q4 2025
    • Baseline walking/roaming pet overlay.
    • Sprite library + skins system.
    • Messaging foundation (simple Pally-to-Pally DM).
    • Privacy-first permissions (timed access: camera, location, etc.).
    • Early reward loop: step-based skin unlocks (5k, 10k, etc.).
    • Reminders: hydrate, stretch, rest.

  2. Phase 2 — Gamified Lifestyle

    Q1–Q2 2026
    • Pally Kickstarter.
    • Activity → Rewards: low phone use, steps, streaks, best-friend skins.
    • Pally Coins + Quests: hikes, restaurants, group settings, water tracking.
    • Optional real-money purchases, fairness-first.
    • Effects & Party System (mood/voice/electricity), up to 3 Pallys out.
    • Suggest / make your own Pally skin.
    • Skin packs: animal, elemental, seasonal.

  3. Phase 3 — Community & Events

    Q2–Q3 2026
    • Live events: global step goals, seasonal/world events, community quests.
    • IRL Pally Calendar: cleanups, group workouts, hikes, volunteering.
    • Partner ecosystem: gyms/stores/coffee → steps = discounts.
    • A2Z Gardens & community forums.
    • FOUND Off-Road Extension (SOS & recovery guides).
    • Seasonal events & leaderboards.

  4. Phase 4 — Full Expansion

    Q4 2026
    • Messaging as social hub: replace IM apps; groups & community quests.
    • Emergency & Safety: ‘Found’ app folded in; panic via Pally.
    • Custom challenges: user-created quests; shared co-op goals.
    • Global community features: IRL actions upgrade Pally’s universe.
    • AI brain: deeper memory & tone; pets adapt naturally.

Notes & Future Ideas

  • AI Skin Generator (TOS-safe prompts, action pose set).
  • AR Pally on your couch.
  • Marketplace for skins/badges + voting.
  • Grocery Pricing Assistant.