ZZizzle

February 8, 2023

Bug fixes

August 6, 2021

ZZ has now created its own Images for Visual Clues - Those images are the first clues presented for each Clue Solution Combo (CSC) - After a couple of seconds, the Solution Letters appear near the bottom of the CSC - And the Solution Space, into which letters are entered, also appears - Tapping a Solution Letter moves it into the next available space in the Solution Space In addition to the Visual Clue, a player now sees two Verbal Clues for the same Solution. - Visual Clues are seen by tapping the "1" and the "2" on the right of the CSC screen - Single Play Scoring is now based on the Clue(s) seen before entering the correct Solution - Time taken does not affect points earned - The Visual Clue earns the highest points - The 1st Verbal Clue earns roughly half the points of the Visual Clue - The 2nd Verbal Clue earns roughly half the points of the 1st Verbal Clue - Points are earned when a Solution is entered - Points earned are never lost - Opening Verbal Clues after entering a Solution does not lower a score - Opening all Clues after a Solution is entered improves skills - A Colored Grid Screen (CGS) appears in Single Play - Each letter entered appears on the CGS. - The CGS Background Color is based on the Clue(s) seen before a letter is entered - Solutions entered after only the Visual Clue have a blue background - Solutions entered after only the 1st Verbal Clue have a red background - Solutions entered after both Verbal Clues have a pink background - Disclosed Solutions have a green background - The CGS also has a Scoreboard - The Scoreboard has 3 columns - Clues - which is the colour earned based on the clues seen - Solutions - the number of Solutions entered - Score - the points earned for the clue last seen before the Solution is entered - The Total for the Solutions and Scores appears for each column - The Maximum Solutions and Points Available appear below the Total - Timer - The Timer never affects ZZizzle scores - The Timer provides 30 seconds for each Clue Solution Combination (CSC) - At the end of 30 seconds, the next CSC appears - For more time, simply tap the Back Arrow - The CSC will reappear with a new 30 seconds - Again, the Timer never affects a player's score - Active Grid Screen - The Active Grid Screen (AGS) appears after ten Solutions have been entered - The AGS may be navigated by tapping on any Solution Space - Primary Solution Spaces appear in Blue - Secondary Solution Spaces appear in Orange - To switch between the Primary and Secondary Solution Spaces, either: - Tap on any Cell in the Secondary Solution on the AGS or - Tap on the Orange Icon at the bottom of the AGS - Solutions cannot be entered on the AGS - To enter a Solution, tap the Blue Cells Icon on the bottom left of the AGS - Tapping the Blue Cells Icon returns a player to the CSC for the Primary Solution on the AGS - ZZ Themes - Most ZZ puzzles will have themes - Themes often provide the name for the Puzzle - Themed solutions are highlighted in Purple on the AGS - Themed Solutions can be helpful - Look for Themed Solutions - They can also bring a smile when seen ZZizzle is a Game! Have Fun!

April 21, 2021

ZZ has now created its own Images for Visual Clues - Those images are the first clues presented for each Clue Solution Combo (CSC) - After a couple of seconds, the Solution Letters appear near the bottom of the CSC - And the Solution Space, into which letters are entered, also appears - Tapping a Solution Letter moves it into the next available space in the Solution Space In addition to the Visual Clue, a player now sees two Verbal Clues for the same Solution. - Visual Clues are seen by tapping the "1" and the "2" on the right of the CSC screen - Single Play Scoring is now based on the Clue(s) seen before entering the correct Solution - Time taken does not affect points earned - The Visual Clue earns the highest points - The 1st Verbal Clue earns roughly half the points of the Visual Clue - The 2nd Verbal Clue earns roughly half the points of the 1st Verbal Clue - Points are earned when a Solution is entered - Points earned are never lost - Opening Verbal Clues after entering a Solution does not lower a score - Opening all Clues after a Solution is entered improves skills - A Colored Grid Screen (CGS) appears in Single Play - Each letter entered appears on the CGS. - The CGS Background Color is based on the Clue(s) seen before a letter is entered - Solutions entered after only the Viusal Clue have a blue background - Solutions entered after only the 1st Verbal Clue have a red background   - Solutions entered after both Verbal Clues have a pink background - Disclosed Solutions have a green background - The CGS also has a Scoreboard - The Scoreboard has 3 columns - Clues - which is the color earned based on the clues seen - Solutions - the number of Solutions entered - Score - the points earned for the clue last seen before the Solution is entered - The Total for the Solutions and Scores appears for each column - The Maximum Solutions and Points Available appear below the Total - Timer - The Timer never affects ZZizzle scores - The Timer provides 30 seconds for each Clue Solution Combination (CSC) - At the end of 30 seconds, the next CSC appears - For more time, simply tap the Back Arrow  - The CSC will reappear with a new 30 seconds - Again, the Timer never affects a player's score   - Active Grid Screen - The Active Grid Screen (AGS) appears after ten Solutions have been entered - The AGS may be navigated by tapping on any Solution Space - Primary Solution Spaces appear in Blue - Secondary Solution Spaces appear in Orange - To switch between the Primary and Secondary Solution Spaces, either: - Tap on an any Cell in the Secondary Solution on the AGS or - Tap on the Orange Icon at the bottom of the AGS - Solutions cannot be entered on the AGS - To enter a Solution, tap the Blue Cells Icon on the bottom left of the AGS - Tapping the Blue Cells Icon returns a player to the CSC for the Primary Solution on the AGS - ZZ Themes - Most ZZ puzzles will have themes - Themes often provide the name for the Puzzle - Themed solutions are highlighted in Purple on the AGS - Themed Solutions can be helpful - Look for Themed Solutions - They can also bring a smile when seen ZZizzle is a Game! Have Fun!

October 4, 2019

Landscape Format - full screen visuals & entertainment 3 Clue Listings appear in Single & Social Play 1st Clue Listing shows only 1st Clue available 2nd Clue Listing shows only 2nd Clue available 3rd Clue Listing makes both Clues available Only one Clue appears on the Clue Listing screen at a time Single Play Scoring is based on the Listing Level on which the Solution is entered Social play Scoring is based solely on the total number of correct solutions entered A Colored Grid Screen has been added to Single Play The Colored Grid Screen shows the Single Play score for each Listing Level and the combined Total Score Social and Single Play scoring are now more strategic A Timer has been added to Single and Social Play for Clue Listing 1 Icons have been redesigned Icons have been relocated and are now aligned at the bottom of each screen

September 14, 2019

Solution Letters are provided for each Clue Tap to move a letter to the Solution Space Solution Letters can be Shuffled Incorrect Letters can be removed

December 21, 2018

Solution Letters are provided for each Clue Tap to move a letter to the Solution Space Solution Letters can be Shuffled Incorrect Letters can be removed

June 29, 2018

- Bug Fixes - Learn interesting facts about solutions with portals

May 8, 2018

- Faster Pace - Correct Solutions advance play - Verbal Clues shorter, more direct - Visual Clues more helpful - Xtra Clues automatically appear - Voice Recognition quickens pace - Say a Solution - No Spelling No Typing Solutions enter instantly - Social Play with 3 players - Choose Level in Social Play - Chat in Social Play - Even the Best are Challenged - Fits your Ability Fits your Availability

May 3, 2018

Faster Pace Correct Solutions advance play Verbal Clues shorter, more direct Visual Clues more helpful Xtra Clues automatically appear Voice Recognition quickens pace Say a Solution - No Spelling No Typing Solutions enter instantly Social Play with 3 players Choose Level in Social Play Chat in Social Play Even the Best are Challenged Fits your Ability Fits your Availability

April 3, 2018

- Redesigning of ZZizzle - Better UI Design - Simple and easy to read - Shorter clues result in more fun and happy learning - Read clues or look at visuals to enter crosswords

set of 10 Extra Turns to be used in any puzzle

This in-app purchase provides a player with one set of 10 Extra Turns for each purchase ($0.99). A player can purchase an additional set of 10 Extra Turns when that player exhausts the previous set purchased.

set of Verify 7 Puzzles to be used in any puzzle

This in-app purchase provides a player with one set of Verify 7 Puzzles in the current puzzle for each purchase ($0.99). A player can purchase an additional set of Verify 7 Puzzles when that player exhausts the previous set purchased.

set of Verify 10 Xtra Solutions to be used in any puzzle

This in-app purchase provides a player with one set of Verify 10 Xtra Solutions in the current puzzle for each purchase ($0.99). A player can purchase an additional set of Verify 10 Xtra Solutions when that player exhausts the previous set purchased.

set of Verify 15 Xtra Letters to be used in any puzzle

This in-app purchase provides a player with one set of Verify 15 Xtra Letters in the current puzzle for each purchase ($0.99). A player can purchase an additional set of Verify 15 Xtra Letters when that player exhausts the previous set purchased.

set of 15 Xtra Clues to be used in any puzzle

This in-app purchase provides a player a set of 15 Xtra Clues in the current puzzle for each purchase for ($0.99). A player can purchase additional sets of 15 Xtra Clues when that player exhausts the first set purchased.

set of Disclose 5 Xtra Solutions to be used in any puzzle

This in-app purchase provides a player with one set of Disclose 5 Xtra Solutions in the current puzzle for each purchase ($0.99). A player can purchase an additional set of Disclose 5 Xtra Solutions when that player exhausts the previous set purchased.

set of Disclose 10 Xtra Letters to be used in any puzzle

This in-app purchase provides a player with one set of Disclose 10 Xtra Letters in the current puzzle for each purchase ($0.99). A player can purchase an additional set of Disclose 15 Xtra Letters when that player exhausts the previous set purchased.