StickerSudoku - fun intro to logic problems for kids- first app :)

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#1

Hello
We’re excited to have our first app - StickerSudoku.

This is a fun take on Sudoku that is geared towards introducing younger kids to the fun of logic puzzles. It features 4x4 Sudoku boards, replacing numbers with fun stickers.

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http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stickersudoku/id425099103?mt=8

It’s our first one and quite a learning adventure so far. Our 5 year old helped us out quite a bit with his requirements and asking us good questions like “why does it say click here when you are supposed to tap it?” Ah touch devices, something he is already more comfortable with then some of his old school parents.

Would love to hear your thoughts or feedback!

Thanks,
Catherine
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#2

hey that’s a pretty cool concept. Have you gotten feedback from kids other than your son? I’m curious if it’s hard to convey the goal of the puzzle to little kids. [import]uid: 12108 topic_id: 8207 reply_id: 29512[/import]

#3

Thanks :slight_smile: It was inspired by some of the puzzles that our son got in his puzzlemania books from Highlights.

We’ve tried it out w/ his friends and our friend’s kids. One of our friends is a mommy blogger with a 4 year old and her daughter enjoyed it and seems some of the other mom’s with 4 year olds were enjoying it as well (although it seems to be some pretty precocious kids out there, including my friend’s daughter).

We tried to make it kid friendly with the rules using visuals and sound cues- there is a sound effect and the sticker turns upside down when it violates a rule. I made a little tutorial, but I figure it won’t be used that much. Most of the kids, once they play around and you explain the rules, seem to pick it up alright and since it’s a 4x4 grid, it’s a nice easier intro to Sudoku.

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#4

Very cool looking app!

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#5

Thanks so much for the kind words! Was excited to get my first app in and almost done with the first update. Anyone happen to have any best practices around updates?

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#6

My son’s is a bit young to play with this game but I enjoy it. It’s a great idea you have there. Nice game! :slight_smile: [import]uid: 1058 topic_id: 8207 reply_id: 29708[/import]

#7

Thanks HappyLewie! I find myself playing it sometimes when I just want to wind down and zone out for a bit, and a lot of our friends seem to enjoy it as well, along with the bragging of fastest times :wink:

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#8

Good day ma’am! 

Me and my friends are currently having our thesis, it’s a Sudoku game for Android. We’re newbies in Android development and in Corona SDK so I was lucky to have found your post here. I was wondering if I can ask you some questions about your game’s methods? Your answers will be of great help with our work. Thank you very much!  :slight_smile:

#9

Good day ma’am! 

Me and my friends are currently having our thesis, it’s a Sudoku game for Android. We’re newbies in Android development and in Corona SDK so I was lucky to have found your post here. I was wondering if I can ask you some questions about your game’s methods? Your answers will be of great help with our work. Thank you very much!  :slight_smile: