As part of the Game Art team at Pipa Studios, I was responsible for creating the visual assets for the Copacabana bonus minigame within Praia Bingo, one of Brazil’s leading mobile bingo games.
After completing their bingo rounds, players unlock a bonus stage where they flip cards alongside a charming marmoset mascot, set against the iconic Copacabana boardwalk. My role covered the background illustration and all prize card artwork for this feature.
The background painting anchors the entire minigame scene. I used a warm, saturated palette to evoke the optimism of a sunny Rio afternoon, the iconic black-and-white mosaic sidewalk, palm trees, and the ocean in the distance. The composition keeps the central play area clear so UI elements and the mascot read clearly against it.
Card System
Each prize card needed to communicate three things at a glance: bonus value, rarity tier, and visual consistency across the set. I designed 9 card variants ranging from small multipliers to a loss card, maintaining a clear visual hierarchy so players can read outcomes instantly.
Team & Credits
My contribution: Background illustration, all prize card artwork (9 variants), and overall visual direction of the bonus feature.
Mascot illustration: Rafael Louzada
Animations: Rodrigo Melo
Working on a project so rooted in Brazilian culture was genuinely rewarding.
Launched 2024 on Praia Bingo
Available on iOS and Android
See below the launch video produced by the Praia Bingo content team for more details on Copacabana. (In Portuguese and Spanish only)