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Thank you very much for you comment!

I just want to say that I agree with you and that this is an early stage.

Definitely have a different color on the "current" pieces and pieces already placed.
Yeah that will be in the new version, also a shake effect if trying to place where you can't.
Special effect is something I really want to add and make everything feel more alive like button, backgrounds etc and some kind of animation when finishing the round and more.
+ .5, "Perks" is the wrong word since they don't help the player but idea is to make it harder, and yeah you should not be able to pick the same perk, so in the end it should be all and more perks at the same time and thus making it a bit harder.

What I struggle with now is what would the "end goal"? How do you win (or lose)? Do you have to reach a certain score or nr of pieces on each map?

Balatro really hooked me up and would be fun to have an endless mode, or until all the "perks" is activated. But like Balatro, there is a fixed amount of rounds until you win and then you can continue if you want.

And then I am thinking if I should have some kind of shop to buy additional pieces or other helping items that you can use?

Lots of ideas, just dont know if they fit or are any good. :)

Hope your development goes better!

Krak3rs185 days ago(+1)

Regarding the "end goal" - I understand you pretty well. I have similar struggle! What I think works for me is the "constant small iterations" approach. I try various things and go on with those that feel right. For example I found it tiring to play the levels all way long, so I decided to introduce cards selection - like your perks. It was not enough, so I decided to go further and introduced the store. It's pretty basic right now, but I've already got some meaningful feedback around it. I still might get rid of it, but at least I validated the idea.

I think your current goal - using X out of Y blocks works well. Weaker players are able to progress, while better players have the challenge and risk vs reward feature - they may decide to skip some block which could finish level with 95% in order to get two more blocks to get the 100% - at least that's how I perceive it.

I feel like you rather have the same issue like me - you have to add some feature that allows players to rest from filling blocks for a while. I think Balatro's shop is a game changer and something you should try. You could also try collections like in picross games. If you want go mobile, you could try daily challenge, etc.

Just pick up one that fits best for you. I'll certainly try it :)

Terzom185 days ago

Thank you for your ideas and thoughts! Really appreciate it!

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