Puzzle Lovers I need some feedback on new project

CulturePlay

Would love your feedback on a new math puzzle game I'm currently working on that's titled Circuit Math.

Thanks to @tshirtbooth and @MotherHoose for their assistance!



I plan to add a timer as the scoring system...players will hopefully keep playing to try to beat their time.
There will be sound effects...not sure what kind yet. Any suggestion for sound would be helpful.
I will be adding red and green wiring connections to provide the player with visual feedback on when a proper connection has been made among 3 circuit chips. Additional levels will include multiplication, subtraction, and division.

Anyhow...hope you like it!

LumpApps

That looks great. Interesting game play.

I would suggest retro bleep computer sounds if that makes sence. I am thinking of a floppy disc sound follows by a beep when you switch. Like krr krr beep.
It would be nice if the chips or at least the text on them change color when you select the first.
For the font I would suggest a more computer like font. Like LCD.
The wire idea is very good.
Have you thought of an idea how to show what the user should calculate? (multiplication, subtract division).
I like the shuffle animation but the start animation when the chips fall down not so much. Perhaps it is possible to have them starting from different positions (left right top bottom) or spread out more from the top. I can help you if you don't know how I have this behavior in one of my apps.
Another thing is the switching of the chips. Is it possible to have that animated too?

Wow, I made quiet a list. Hope it helps.

MotherHoose

not your simple math program … with the circuits it will be electrifying!

like @LudwigHeijden … great suggestions and comments!

MH

IsabelleK

Yay! I love math games! Looks great!

I would suggest to change font to more... computer like - for example digital style:

poorcollegedev

I agree with @TheMoonwalls on the font but other than that, looks awesome!

CulturePlay

Thank you all for your feedback I will get to work on it right away and post a new update soon. Please post additional suggestions if you think of anything else.

UtopianGames

My only concern is that it might be too easy for some as you will obviously start with the highest numbers near the top and work your way down to the lower numbers but i like the idea.

Darren.

CulturePlay

@UtopianGames
Darren, thanks for the feedback! Yea I thought about the difficultly level for younger kids the hope is that they will start to see a pattern in the arrangement (high to low). I've played it a number of times and believe me even knowing this pattern...it's still not easy. And if you add a timer it makes things a bit more interesting. Let me know if you can think of anything that may make it a bit more interesting/challenging.

thanks!

Piman

Other mode ideas:

Math formulas mode
Put in mathematical operators to make it much more interesting and challenging. So:

Simple example: 5, *, 5, = and 25.

Odd one out mode

Put in prime numbers, even numbers, odd numbers or any other relatedness and let the user pick the odd one out

Or, special assignments for the order: Order numbers so that every fourth is the total of the preceding three. etc.

beefy_clyro

I like the idea and could become a very nice little game with some polish

CulturePlay

Thanks everyone for the great advice! Wanted to update you on my development progress, and wanted to get some quick feedback from you.
@Piman @beefy_clyro @TheMoonWalls @UtopianGames @poorcollegedev @MotherHoose @LudwigHeijden

Here is a video update to the Circuit Math App.
BTW, if you are interested.... this this an addition math puzzle where starting from the top of the pyramid the two chips below must add up to the chip directly above. On the subtraction levels which I don't show in the video, it works the same where starting from the top of the pyramid the difference between the two chips below the top chip equals the top chip.

MotherHoose

@Cultureplay … that looks so goooood!

can't wait to play it!
finally a math puzzle game that is not for babies!

MH

CulturePlay

Thanks for the support @tshirtbooth yeah as for the custom fonts...I was able to implement them in the timers however not able to on the circuit pieces. As you correctly pointed out the numbers are attached to the circuits as a display text not as custom fonts. I would love to be able to replace the display text with custom fonts...but I was not having any success. The custom fonts would have to move with the circuits. The display text font doesn't look so bad when I test on the iPhone.

Thanks @MotherHoose yeah hopefully this is one of those math puzzles that will keep kids from ages 8-92 engaged.

deadlights

This looks fantastic, with the right publicity you could have a hit on your hands.

LumpApps

Looks great.
If there is anything I still don't like than I must say the sound. There is a too strong low sound in it which annoys me.
But that could be me
Good progress. The wire color looks great.

CulturePlay

Thanks @deadlights for the feedback I am working on the trailer for the app. I hope it does well.

Thanks @LudwigHeijden this is just the kind of feedback I need. I will be sure to try to work on the sound a bit more. Can you be a more specific though...which sound is annoying you? The one throughout the gameplay or the level complete sound?

LumpApps

The one when you switch tiles and get a correct match. It's on level start too but there it's just once and ok.
It's a bubble sound with a base line underneath and that base line doesn't sound clean which could get anoying.
Sound like there is some noise in it.
Hope that helps.

CulturePlay

Here is a close to complete version of my Puzzle Circuit Math Game. These past few weeks I've been working on the music/sounds. Let me know what you think of the final product. Also, as you will see in the update...I've included a "Buy Full Version" button that will unlock the remaining 11 levels. I hope players purchase the remaining levels. I have also included a PlayHaven "More Games" button on the Splash Screen (not seen in this video). Curious to know your experience with Ads.



thanks!

maxbeaumont

I have to tell you, the title of the thread is the only reason I clicked on this. I am a big fan of solving puzzles and I have to say, this game looks great. I cant wait to see a final version of it live! When it does come out, you have earned a download from me

Cheers,
Max

MotherHoose

@Cultureplay … looking oh so sweet!

great work you did!

MH

CulturePlay

Thanks @VentoraStudios and @MotherHoose for the support! My app is currently waiting for review with Apple. I'm hoping all goes well, I hope to hear back from them in a few days.

Take care,

CulturePlay

LumpApps

Good luck!

CulturePlay

Thank you very much! It's been 9 days since I submitted the app to the App Store. Hoping all goes well.

carlblanchet

I like the idea! Very cleaver math puzzle game for all ages.

Best of luck with it all!

gyroscope

Hi @Cultureplay

Yes, neat idea and interesting graphics; best of luck with it, here's hoping it'll sell well for you. :-)

CulturePlay

Thanks @carlblanchet and @gyroscope the App just got rejected for not having a Restore Button for the In-App purchase.

gyroscope

@Cultureplay

Ah, bad news; I'm sure it'll sail thorough when the Restore Button is included though, fingers crossed!

Thanks for flagging this potential problem for us all. :-)

P.S A suggestion: if you add http:// to the beginning of your web address in your signature, you'll make it a live link...

kinzua

@Cultureplay hey bro.. just saw ur game .. Its awesome.. But did those graphics scare me or something !!! =(( Have more flat candy colors.. ref :: Lego blocks or something... More bold and a little casual fonts... You can certainly do away with that background.. Do that and i wudn't just buy ur app but sing ur song too... Gud luck..

CulturePlay

@kinzua thanks for the feedback on graphics! I will definitely be updating graphics in later versions. Hope you sing well, 'cause we want you singing that song :-)

CulturePlay

Good news! My Circuit Math App was approved and is now on the AppStore! Here is the link:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/circuit-math/id535579876?mt=8



Thanks for the support GameSalad Family! Hope you can download and rate it!

A Very Special Thanks to @MotherHoose @tshirtbooth @gryroscope @LudwigHeijden @VentoraStudios @deadlights @beefyclyro @UtopianGames @Piman @TheMoonWalls @poorcollegedev @kinzua

Thanks!

CulturePlay

MotherHoose

Congratulations! and, I got it!

(think more screenshots in the AppStore would be better)

MH