Show HN: I've built a words game based on binary search
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Re: Show HN: I've built a words game based on binary search
#2this feels like a fun premise!
As feedback, I think I'd enjoy it more with shorter words or more guesses
Re: Show HN: I've built a words game based on binary search
#3I recently did the same (made a daily game) and I am approaching 100k plays since March. https://plot-hole.com - the best thing so far about this app has been the analytics which you can check out here: https://plot-hole.com/daily-analytics-82u4fhrvw
Re: Show HN: I've built a words game based on binary search
#4Looks good.
What's with the submit buttons being put on the left on virtual game keyboards, even though Return/Enter usually on the right on typical keyboards. Wordle also does this.
Re: Show HN: I've built a words game based on binary search
#5I recently did the same (made a daily game) and I am approaching 100k plays since March. https://plot-hole.com - the best thing so far about this app has been the analytics which you can check out here: https://plot-hole.com/daily-analytics-82u4fhrvw
Just sitting at 99,736 plays since March!!
Re: Show HN: I've built a words game based on binary search
#6Looks good. What's with the submit buttons being put on the left on virtual game keyboards, even though Return/Enter usually on the right on typical keyboards. Wordle also does this.
I struggled with an input box for the first month on my game, Apple and its crazy UI/UX. I think you made the right choice with the keyboard.
Re: Show HN: I've built a words game based on binary search
#7I like the idea but it takes a lot of thinking power that I have to come up with actual words that long each time.
Re: Show HN: I've built a words game based on binary search
#8I don't get it. I type a word and nothing happens?
Re: Show HN: I've built a words game based on binary search
#9I loaded the puzzle and was presented with an empty 7 character prompt. I tried typing in three different seven-letter words, and each time I hit "GO", I was told the word was "Not in the word list".
With no further guidance given, I closed the tab.
Re: Show HN: I've built a words game based on binary search
#10I think a practice mode, or letting people play the older games would be good. I can think of a few older people who would love this, but would definitely need a few tries to get the hang of it.