Love it! I spent too much time playing it last 2 days :D
Would love a random deck each time you play - maybe keep the current mode as daily challenge (make a score screen with a date so we can compare top scores?). This is because the "same deck for a whole day" makes me optimize my runs (more of a strategy), while a completely new deck makes make decisions on the spot (more tactical play). I think having both in game would be awesome.
I love the idea of having a "first run" leaderboard for the good improvisers and an overall daily best score. There could also be a overall randomly seeded best score, but you could see which seed the player used to achieve it, and play the same seed if you think you can beat it.
ps.: I do think though there is a big oportunity for cheating in the improvised game (eg.: you could play as a different user take notes of everything).
On my phone I get several warnings that Unity WebGL isn't supported on Android, but if I click through it seems to works fine, with the exception that the window is scaled too large and overflows the screen. Seems like something that might be relatively straightforward to fix?
Not sure if I found a bug today though - the trees on the left island didn't count as touching and netted 0 points. Does diagonal count for them or not?
Have you ever made a place for us to buy this as a physical copy? A purchasable PDF or full cards through Drive Through, Game Crafter or PrintPlayGames would be super cool! Thanks!
It's been something I've been thinking about, but haven't managed to quite work out how I want to do it. I'll post on this page when something does eventually happen. Thanks for your interest it inspires me to give it more time.
I looove optimization games. This one really tickles my brain.
I have the feeling that the size of islands should be scored as well. There should be a difference if you use all your pencil or have tiles to spare at the end.
Do you think that you could add a counter for the number of attempts made?
Small thing: the third phase of cards ends with the counter showing 2 left, so there are 8 items instead of 9. All the screenshots I've double-checked have 26 items in total. Could either add in those final cards or fix the counter.
It is possible to continue in the provided example with a lake, which is certainly non-obvious, but it is also possible to construct a pair of islands that don't allow for more islands or any lakes.
I consistently have problems placing anything on the tile which is on second row furthest to the right.
edit: I found the reason why - my screen res is pretty low so the itch.io menu items like "rate this game" and "add to collection" have an invisible bounding box that overlaps with the game
Great game, well done! The idea is a little similar to terraforming mechanics in my mars colony game. So I might take some inspiration from Tiny Islands :). Also, the combination of high score hashtag with a shared daily level is brilliant.
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I love it. Please release an android build !
Nice puzzle! - I gave it a try:
Great stuff! Needs a global high score leaderboard though :P
excellent game, I've done at least a few (once every hour during workday to cool off my mind) since the boingboing article. good job.
maybe there can be a smaller bonus for houses on a same island but not touching churches and a penalty for empty islands that I just did?
Please make this an android game.
And also a randomized deck because I'm kinda starting to cheat to get most point I can for the day.
You call that cheating? It is strategizing. It is a different (
unofficial) game mode.Love it! I spent too much time playing it last 2 days :D
Would love a random deck each time you play - maybe keep the current mode as daily challenge (make a score screen with a date so we can compare top scores?). This is because the "same deck for a whole day" makes me optimize my runs (more of a strategy), while a completely new deck makes make decisions on the spot (more tactical play). I think having both in game would be awesome.
Also - I would gladly pay for an android version!
I love the idea of having a "first run" leaderboard for the good improvisers and an overall daily best score. There could also be a overall randomly seeded best score, but you could see which seed the player used to achieve it, and play the same seed if you think you can beat it.
ps.: I do think though there is a big oportunity for cheating in the improvised game (eg.: you could play as a different user take notes of everything).
On my phone I get several warnings that Unity WebGL isn't supported on Android, but if I click through it seems to works fine, with the exception that the window is scaled too large and overflows the screen. Seems like something that might be relatively straightforward to fix?
I'm loving this game and wanted to let you know I have a Twitter thread going of my daily playthroughs https://twitter.com/Crowbeak/status/1191014536494534656?s=20
You should start using the #MyTinyIslands hashtag.
It will be easier to compare daily scores between players. Also, I think it helps the developer with building a trend or something.
Eyyyyyyy thanks for the suggestion. I didn’t know about it but will use it going forward. :D
Finally, 70
I'm liking this a lot. I appreciate the "puzzle a day" aspect of it, and it's very playful.
Really enjoying this game! It's very calming...
Not sure if I found a bug today though - the trees on the left island didn't count as touching and netted 0 points. Does diagonal count for them or not?
it does not
This is fun!
Misunderstood the beaches though.. Placed them all inside my poor islands.
I think I will have another go
A great tiny shuffle&draw game!
I think it would be nice to mention in the rules that one can't draw islands that touch diagonally.
this is the best I could do :D very addicting and fun!
Would you consider releasing the cards/map as a printable PDF?
It was designed with this in mind, I'm still considering whether to do a print & play or try for a proper release.
Have you ever made a place for us to buy this as a physical copy? A purchasable PDF or full cards through Drive Through, Game Crafter or PrintPlayGames would be super cool! Thanks!
It's been something I've been thinking about, but haven't managed to quite work out how I want to do it. I'll post on this page when something does eventually happen. Thanks for your interest it inspires me to give it more time.
I looove optimization games. This one really tickles my brain.
I have the feeling that the size of islands should be scored as well. There should be a difference if you use all your pencil or have tiles to spare at the end.
Do you think that you could add a counter for the number of attempts made?
Today I did exactly 10.
Fun game, I'll be playing often!
Small thing: the third phase of cards ends with the counter showing 2 left, so there are 8 items instead of 9. All the screenshots I've double-checked have 26 items in total. Could either add in those final cards or fix the counter.
any reason why the top right corner cannot be used?
Your screen resolution is probably as low as mine. The itch.io links like "rate this game" have bigger boxes than what is visible.
Weirdly enough, if you reduce the width further (resize your browser window) the menu will be moved and you should be able to use the corner
Edgecase / game break / softlock found! Turns out it can be impossible to draw the third island based on how badly you drew the first two.
Possible solution: Add a skip button that forfeits that drawing turn, or reduce the number of lines each island may have.
Well spotted - I'll work on something for the next update.
It is possible to continue in the provided example with a lake, which is certainly non-obvious, but it is also possible to construct a pair of islands that don't allow for more islands or any lakes.
You're quite right. Good work.
Presumably you can draw a hole inside the larger island in this case?
i like the new island whitening.
I have been playing the last hour and a half trying to improve on this design.
This is my personal high score.
.... I think it is time for me to stop now.
...See you tomorrow.
Very enjoyable game.
I consistently have problems placing anything on the tile which is on second row furthest to the right.
edit: I found the reason why - my screen res is pretty low so the itch.io menu items like "rate this game" and "add to collection" have an invisible bounding box that overlaps with the game
(Firefox desktop)
Great game, well done! The idea is a little similar to terraforming mechanics in my mars colony game. So I might take some inspiration from Tiny Islands :). Also, the combination of high score hashtag with a shared daily level is brilliant.
Brilliantly simple rules that make an elegant and calm game.
(11.12.19 if you can't tell)
really cute game, loved it! thanks for making it :)
Absolutely love this game! And it introduced my to Itch as a bonus. I managed to get a score of 62.
Is there only one puzzle a day? Every time I try to play a new round, it provides the same tile and placement options.
Yeah, each day is a specific shuffle so you can compare scores with others and then try a new shuffle of the cards tomorrow.
Can't seem to finish drawing my island so I get stuck at that point. Not happy with chrome on osx?
Oh, it has to be a loop. Got it.
This is really fun!