Puzzle Game App Development

Game Concept: Create an engaging 2D fruit merger game where players combine identical fruits to form higher-level fruits, progressing through a sequence of 10 fruit types. The game requires an internet connection to work and has no multiplayer mode. The core gameplay revolves around merging fruits within a grid-based board. --- Key Features and Requirements 1. Gameplay Mechanics: Maximum of 10 Fruits: There are 10 types of fruits in the game, each representing a higher-level fruit in the progression (e.g., Apple → Orange → Banana → Grapes → Watermelon → Pineapple → Mango → Peach → Cherry → Dragonfruit). Initial Fruits: Only 4 starting fruits (Apple, Orange, Banana, Grapes) will fall from the top of the board as the game begins. Merging Logic: Players can merge two identical fruits to create the next level in the fruit progression. Higher-level fruits can only appear by merging lower-level fruits. Grid System: Fruits are placed on a grid. Players can drag and drop fruits to merge them or swipe to move them around. 2. Timeline of Fruits: Display a fruit timeline at the top or side of the screen to show the player's progress in unlocking fruits. The timeline will reflect the player's current highest unlocked fruit and show all 10 fruits in the order they can be merged. The fruits in the timeline will appear grayed out (locked) until unlocked, and once unlocked, the fruit will become highlighted or glowing. 3. Internet Connection Requirement: The game will only function if there is an active internet connection. If no connection is detected, the game will display a message informing the user and will prevent gameplay until a connection is restored. 4. Single-Player Focus: No Multiplayer Mode: The game is strictly single-player, focusing on progression, merging, and strategy. Leaderboards: You can implement leaderboards based on local or global scores, but they won’t involve real-time multiplayer competition. 5. UI and Visuals: Fruit Icons: Use high-quality 2D fruit icons or sprites for each fruit, with smooth animations when merging. Timeline Display: The timeline will show each fruit in order, with locked fruits shown in gray and unlocked fruits in full color. Sound and Animations: Add satisfying sound effects for merging fruits and UI transitions, along with visual effects like glowing, sparkling, or exploding fruits when merged. 6. Game Progression: Players start with only the first 4 fruits and must merge them to unlock higher-level fruits. A simple scoring system will reward players for merging fruits and completing levels. Power-ups like bombs (to clear fruits) or shuffles (to rearrange fruits) can be added for extra gameplay depth. 7. UI/UX: Simple, intuitive interface with drag-and-drop or swipe controls. The game should provide a clear and engaging timeline of fruits, showing the player's progress as they move through the levels. 8. Monetization: The game could include in-app purchases for cosmetic items (e.g., special fruit skins, timeline themes) or power-ups. Ads: Include optional ads that reward players with power-ups or extra moves. 9. Technical Details: Platforms: The game should be built for mobile (Android/iOS) with a focus on smooth performance and responsiveness. A web version could also be considered if desired. Game Logic: The game will need logic to spawn fruits, detect merges, and track the player's progress in real time. --- Additional Enhancements: Unlocking Rewards: Offer small rewards when a player unlocks a new fruit on the timeline (e.g., extra moves, in-game currency). Dynamic Timeline Animation: Include animated effects to make the timeline feel more interactive and rewarding when unlocking new fruits. Daily Challenges or Timed Events: Add bonus challenges or time-limited events to keep the gameplay fresh. ---