Fun game….when it’s not lagging
Like the game but it has a large lag time problem,and, it just…quits working.
I bought the game because I could, according to Apple play it offline. But the lag time during less than optimum connectivity (such as traveling through mountainous terrain) leads me to believe it was falsely advertised. But then again I am now traveling in an urban environment and still issues persist.
Fortunately, it cost less than a cup of coffee so, I will put up with the quirks.
I don’t think this review will be seen as it is well below 5*’s and those get buried deep.Reviewed by 123456789
Developer Response
We’re very sorry the app has acted up on you this way. Just a couple of points to mention, and then a heads up to everyone on the current version. The app does not use any internet communication at all. You’ll find it works the same in airplane mode as not in airplane mode. Please give it a try. What were the circumstances when the slowness happened? In particular, which variation were you playing, Spell the Beans (where beans appear), or Spell the Coffee (with spilled liquid coffee)? The occasional sluggishness we’ve seen in testing, which we mention in both the app’s user guide and our website FAQ, has been when playing the Spell the Coffee variation. If it happens in Spell the Coffee, it may be related to the fact that as you tap to place letters in bubbles, the app is simultaneously working to create the next game’s spill and bubble pattern beforehand so it will show instantly when you finish and press New Game (if you press New Game before you finish a game, or under certain other conditions, the app abandons the pre-creation and will start creating a new spill from scratch, which takes time). As yet, despite exhaustive work, we don’t know why this only happens in some instances, but we may decide to forego simultaneous pre-creation and always wait until a game is finished to start creating a new liquid spill. That would mean waiting from 2 to several seconds after every game for a new spill, but also no sluggishness when placing letters. We could also disable the liquid spill variation until we find an answer, though that would take some variety away from the game. We haven’t seen this behavior in the bean variation (the pre-creation math is simpler), so you may want to stick with the beans for now. At any rate, as mentioned in the user guide and website FAQ, if the app should become sluggish or unresponsive, etc., there are two options: 1) use the app switcher (drag up from the bottom of the screen, hold, and release on devices without a physical home button; or double-tap the home button on pre-iPhone X devices) to find and flick the app’s screen image upward and out of the background. This will cause the app to reopen (in the state you last used it) next time you open it; or 2) in intractable cases, delete and re-download/re-install the app (re-downloading is always free of charge). Simply tapping New Game when your letters take a long time to appear in bubbles may also help. As a post-script to everyone, we just tested out the latest version more thoroughly than before and find that it’s acting very erratically on both iPhone and iPad, with behavior this user (reviewer) didn’t even mention, though it may be related. We don’t know at what point this behavior crept in (these things happen despite the best of efforts. Things that were fine before stop working between versions for any number of reasons, even when the only intended change was an edit to some text), but if you haven’t updated to the latest version (1.3.9), it’s probably better not to. Just playing the bean variation does seem to be okay. Please bear with us as we try to sort this out. Thank you so much, everyone.Love it!
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Version History of Spell the Beans
1.7.0
September 17, 2024
This update includes new additions to the acceptable wordlist. Welcome bioinformatician, misokinesia and roughshark, among others.
1.6.9
August 26, 2024
Under the hood: Corrected a syntactical omission we found related to scrolling the list of formed words on the left. Further edited the acceptable wordlist. Joining recent additions kitefoiling, quackgrass, microgeneration (e.g., Gen Jones), and humblebrag, welcome anthrozoology and bioacoustician, as well as plurals oystercatchers and piratesses.
More1.6.8
August 7, 2024
Made pattern formation in 8-Spot and Cyrano more efficient. If you're using the search box area to see if something is an acceptable word, and happen to tap outside the search box before you've finished typing, resuming typing is now seamless. Brightened game manager color scheme. Edited the acceptable wordlist. Welcome newcomers kitefoiling, quackgrass, microgeneration (e.g., Gen Jones), and humblebrag, among others.
More1.6.7
June 10, 2024
Edited the wordlist, restored standard display for older iPads, further allowed for dismissing a wordlist search before tapping the return key.
1.6.6
May 29, 2024
Support for the latest iPads. For consistency, we've also opted to show the status bar on all home buttonless iPads.
1.6.5
May 1, 2024
Version 1.6.4 inadvertently incorporated a generic, default set of iOS specifications, which, among other things, meant the new typeface for Cyrano didn't appear. We're back to our specific set with this release. We also dealt with an issue where, when searching if a word is in the acceptable wordlist, tapping outside the search box before hitting the return key left the partially typed word in the search area. Now tapping outside the search area clears any unexecuted searches and dismisses the keyboard.
More1.6.4
April 17, 2024
Made display tweaks for iPhone 14 & 15, edited wordlist.
1.6.3
March 22, 2024
Edited wordlist; Replaced typeface in Cyrano.
1.6.2
October 2, 2023
Improved touch sensitivity when placing letters in Love Letters, 8-Spot and Cyrano. Resolved remaining cases in those three modes where Blu Yonder's longest word(s) list was formed but didn't appear. Edited word list.
More1.6.1
August 5, 2023
Resolved three issues: In Cyrano, "longest word(s)" weren't being tabulated properly. Now they are. In 8-Spot and Cyrano, when allowing profanity to be scored (the default is not allowing profanity), Blu Yonder's score should have been calculated according to each mode's scoring system. Now it is. When viewing stats in 8-Spot and Cyrano, the "longest word(s)" list didn't display even though the word(s) showed when toggling the green upper right score ellipse. Now the list also shows.
MorePrice History of Spell the Beans
Description of Spell the Beans
Get ready for a truly new word game with staying power.
Spill a handful of fun, flavorful coffee beans and as letters come up one at a time, put a letter in any bean you choose, making words as you go. As you place more letters, you create words in every direction, including a lot you weren't even looking for. We keep track of your words and score so you can focus on where to put the letters.
Besides beans, you can drop letters into bubbles of spilled hot coffee if even more jam-packed jumbled fun is your cup of tea. Or slow the pace with colored candy hearts, where shorter words carry more weight. Our fourth variation, 8-Spot, forces you to adapt by "spotting" randomly pre-placed letters in fixed locations, taking you slightly out of your comfort zone. The latest mode, Cyrano, chooses three special random letters that boost the score of any word you put them in.
The letters, hearts, bubbles and beans spill deliciously differently every time, making each game a fresh challenge. Or a sandbox of see-what-happens finger-fidgeting, if it's been that kind of day. Think as much or as little as you want. Pour spelling either way.
Spell the Beans. Give your brain a new buzz.
Features:
• Carefully roasted blend of letters – This is not your grandparents' RSTLNE. We're confident no one has quite this fine-tuned mix. You’ll love the difference.
• Endless variation in random bean, bubble and heart patterns – Never face the same setup twice. And just leave the spilling and cleanup to us. The leading soft, absorbent paper towel not required.
• Scoring in any direction - any connected beans, bubbles or hearts can make a word. Literally lateral thinking. People love getting words they didn't even see coming. Great spelling is optional.
• Play alone or against Blu Yonder, an opponent who’ll always keep you on your toes. Sometimes beatable, often unbelievable. Always Blu.
• Fifty color schemes to choose from. Intuitive interface lets you drag anywhere to highlight word locations easily.
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Spell the Beans: FAQ
Is there an iPad version available for Spell the Beans?
Yes, Spell the Beans is iPad-friendly.
Who created the app?
The Spell the Beans app was released by Bradley Stanton.
What iOS version is needed to run the Spell the Beans app?
The minimum required iOS version for the app to work is 11.0 or higher.
What is the current app rating?
The Spell the Beans app has a consumer rating of 4.5 and gets a lot of positive feedback.
What genre is the Spell the Beans app?
The App Category Of Spell The Beans Is Games.
Which is the latest version of Spell the Beans?
1.7.0 is the current version of Spell the Beans.
What is the update date for Spell the Beans?
The latest Spell the Beans update was released on September 19, 2024.
When was the app initially released?
The Spell the Beans app originally came out on February 5, 2023.
What content advisory rating does Spell the Beans have?
Spell the Beans is suitable for ages 12 and up according to its content advisory rating.
What are the languages supported by the Spell the Beans app?
Currently, Spell the Beans supports English.
Does Apple Arcade provide access to Spell the Beans for its subscribers?
No, Spell the Beans is not featured on Apple Arcade.
Can users make in-app purchases in Spell the Beans?
Unfortunately, users cannot make in-app purchases within Spell the Beans.
Is Spell the Beans designed for Apple Vision Pro integration?
Sorry, Spell the Beans is not designed for integration with Apple Vision Pro.
Does Spell the Beans include ads as part of its experience?
No, Spell the Beans does not include ads as part of its experience.
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