Version 3.8.3 New Game: AlphaSnap - Decode number-to-letter crossword puzzles against the clock - Each cell shows a number (1-26) representing a letter in the alphabet - Two words cross at a shared letter — solve both before time runs out - Solve as many puzzles as you can to build your streak - Supports native keyboard and on-screen keyboard for speed - Fully responsive on iPhone and iPad - Stats persist between sessions Memory Routes - Dangers are ow guaranteed on every route except one safe path - Removed front-side warning hints — all levels rely on memorization UI Improvements - Enlarged game icons for Not Quite, TriSum, and AlphaSnap on the main menu

Version 3.8.2 — March 11, 2026 TriSum - Fixed the RESET button not working - Scores now use a simple 0-10 scale based on time remaining - Best time displays in whole seconds - Game opens with "NEW PUZZLE" button; changes to "START" after generating a puzzle - Stats (perfects, best time, streak) now track across all modes, not just Daily - Streak is now session-based — consecutive solves reset on timeout - Stats persist between sessions - Fixed elapsed time showing incorrect values - Added 15-second idle auto-refresh if START is not pressed - "Puzzle refreshed" message now displays in red Not Quite - Improved shape rotations to avoid symmetry-invisible changes - Added 15-second idle auto-refresh with "Puzzle refreshed" message Memory Routes - Dangers now guaranteed on every route except the one safe path — no more accidentally safe alternate routes - Removed front-side warning hints (!) so all levels rely on memorization

What's New in 3.8.1 New Game: TriSum A fast-paced 10-second math puzzle. A SUM number appears at the center of the board with three branches extending outward — each branch has one wrong number. Tap it to remove it so the remaining numbers add up to the SUM. Solve all three branches before time runs out. Perfect solve = just 3 taps. - Random SUM from 9 to 18 every round - Pick your own SUM (9-18) or let Sam Challenge you - Track your Perfects, Best Time, Score, and Streak - Timeout highlights all unsolved branches in red - Try X-Numbers if you want a deeper number challenge Main Menu Updates - New container: Smart Fox Brain Sparks — home for Daily Shadow, Daily Pressure, and StackFit - Mirror Run now featured with trending badge in 10-Second Brain Treats - NEW badges on Not Quite and TriSum icons - Additional ad placement for free users - Updated game count to 1955+ Improvements - Renamed all "Core" and "target" references to "SUM" for clarity - Improved instructions and quick hints - iPad-friendly layout for TriSum

What's New in Version 3.8.0 NOT QUITE — Visual Upgrade & Gameplay Polish • 3D shapes: all shapes now feature gradient shading with highlights, shadows, and depth for a polished look • Brighter colors: refreshed color palette with more vivid, saturated tones • Smarter puzzles: rotating a circle or ring is no longer used as a difference, only changes you can actually see • More noticeable differences: position, rotation, size, and color shifts are larger across all difficulty levels

What's New in Version 3.7.9 NOT QUITE — Major Gameplay Improvements • Show answers on failure: when time runs out or too many wrong taps, missed differences are now highlighted with red markers so you can learn from each round • Distinct failure messages: "Too Many Wrong Taps" pop-up now appears instead of "Time Up" when eliminated by wrong guesses • START button added: timer no longer starts automatically — study the boards first, then tap START when you're ready • Wider puzzle boards: shapes now spread across more of the screen for a cleaner, less crowded layout • Shapes stay fully inside the board: no more shapes clipped at the edges • Reduced overlapping: shapes can no longer overlap more than 50%, making each shape is easier to identify • More obvious differences: rotation, size, position, and color changes are now larger and easier to spot across all difficulty levels • Tighter tap accuracy: taps must land on or very near the actual shape — more accidental reveals from tapping far away

Sam's Games - Release Notes v3.7.8 New Game: Not Quite - Added "Not Quite" — a spot-the-difference game with geometric shapes - Two boards of 8 overlapping shapes; one board has exactly 2 subtle differences - 10-second timer to find both differences - Three difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard (defaults to Easy) - Integrated into the Smart Fox daily puzzle container alongside TrueCircle and ColorDigits - Persistent stats: Score (total wins), Streak (current consecutive wins), Best (highest streak) - Wrong-click limit: 3 incorrect taps end the round with "Sorry, you are guessing!" - Touch-optimized tap detection with finger tolerance radius - Quick Hints pop-up (i) with gameplay tips, separate from full instructions (?) UI Changes - Hidden TraceWiz and DoubleBubble from the main menu (code preserved, UI only) - Hidden TraceWiz and DoubleBubble from the archive browser - Not Quite icon placed on a centered second row in the Smart Fox container Ad Integration - Fixed Diamond Stack missing exit interstitial ad — now matches Mirror Run+ behavior - Diamond Stack now shows interstitial ads on both game exit and puzzle completion

What's New in 3.7.7 - New: SamZ Strategic Games - Duel — Duel games (Bridge & Wall Chess, Alphabet Wars) now have their own dedicated section with a fresh purple design - Reorganized Strategic Games — Live multiplayer games and Duel games are now split into separate containers for easier navigation - Smart Fox Puzzles moved higher in the menu, now right after Word StairZ - UI polish: improved icon centering and updated text styling across the game containers

What's New in Version 3.7.6 COLORDIGITS — New Puzzle Game • Brand new visual pattern puzzle added to the Smart Fox Puzzles collection • A grid of colored dots hides a single complete digit (3–9) — find it before time runs out • Two-step challenge: identify both the digit and the color that forms it • Hint button temporarily dims incorrect colors when you're stuck • Score and streak system rewards consecutive correct answers • Every round generates a fresh puzzle — unlimited play MEMORY ROUTES — Exit Ad Support • Interstitial ads now appear when exiting a game early, matching the X-Numbers ad experience • Completion ads remain unchanged — shown after finishing a puzzle

What's New in Version 3.7.5 ATOMIC NAILS — New Sci-Fi Nail Graphics • Replaced simple circle-and-line nails with detailed sci-fi nail images • Three color variants: Black (default), Red (picked up), Orange (revealed decoy) • Nails now properly extend to reach the inner circle during gameplay • Improved nail head alignment with hole markers for more accurate placement • You can now drag a nail by tapping anywhere on it — not just the head X-NUMBERS — Improved Ad Experience • Interstitial ads now appear on all game-ending events: timeout, too many hints, and manual exit • Smoother transition from game over to menu with ad support

What's New in Version 3.7.4 MEMORY ROUTES — Scoring System - New point penalties for obstacles: Water (-10), Road Construction (-20), Dangerous (-50) - Score now displays live in the game info bar as you play - Obstacle signs updated with clearer names and point values MEMORY ROUTES — Harder Levels - Levels 2 & 3 no longer show warning hint icons on the playing board - You must memorize all obstacle locations during the preview — true memory challenge - Level 1 still shows hints, making it great for learning - Grid lines are now darker and more visible for easier navigation DAILY PRESSURE — New Circle Design - Replaced the horizontal bar with an expanding circle mechanic - A small blue circle grows outward as you hold — release when it matches the fixed gray ring - Tolerance zone ensures fair play — you don't need pixel-perfect timing - Circle turns red if you overshoot, giving clear visual feedback - Same daily challenge format — one try per day - Updated instructions and tips across all changed games

Version 3.7.3 Memory Routes - Redesigned game visuals: routes now use a clean checkerboard cell grid instead of wavy road lines - Each route is displayed in its own distinct color for easier identification - Visited cells now highlight in grass green as you navigate - Warning indicators shown on obstacle cells during gameplay - Hint preview time reduced to 3 seconds for a faster-paced challenge - Improved route generation to ensure varied, non-linear paths DiskBreak & DiskBreak+ - The clever fox now appears on disk fragments True Circle - Thinner circle outlines for a cleaner, more refined look

What's New in Version 3.7.2 WORDS IN SHAPES LIGHT — Bigger Word Bank • Word lists expanded from 30 to 200 words per length — 1,000 total words • More variety means less repetition and a tougher daily challenge • Covers 4, 5, and 6-letter words so every day feels fresh TRUE CIRCLE — Fairer Visuals • All four shapes now share the same stroke thickness • Previously, each shape had a different line width, which could give away the answer

What's New in Version 3.7.1 TRUE CIRCLE — New Game! • One perfect circle. Three impostors. Can you spot the real one? • Every day, four overlapping shapes appear — only one is a mathematically perfect circle • The others are stretched, distorted, or incomplete • Tap the number on the rim of the true circle before the 10-second timer runs out • Subtle motion keeps the shapes alive and your eyes guessing • New daily layout every day — track your streaks and accuracy • Available in the Smart Fox Games container ARROW RACE — Dice Redesign • The dice now looks like a real die with golden dots instead of a plain number • No more countdown animation on your turn — tap Roll and see the result instantly • The dice face stays on your rolled number while you move, for a cleaner experience • Sam's rolls still animate, so you can see the AI "thinking." WORDS IN SHAPES LIGHT — Improved Puzzles • Word letters are now spaced further apart on the grid — at least one empty cell between each letter • No more bunched-up words that are too easy to spot • Green connected lines now appear after the game, showing the shape outline between the words' letters SMART FOX GAMES — Updated Layout • True Circle joins Words in Shapes Light in the Smart Fox Games container • Two games side by side for quick daily play • Fox icon enlarged and title centered for a cleaner card design Bug fixes and performance improvements across all games.

Version 3.7.0 — What's New Words in Shapes Light A brand new Smart Fox Games. You're shown a word and its shape — square, pentagon, or hexagon — and you have just 10 seconds to find and tap the letters on a 7x7 grid. The letters are arranged in a shape pattern, so look carefully and tap fast. A new puzzle every day. Find it under the new Smart Fox Games — Daily section on the main menu. Other changes: - Words in Shapes has been renamed to Words in Shapes+ to distinguish it from the new Light version.

Here's what we did today for v3.6.9: 1. Title Update - Changed "SamZ Strategic Games" → "SamZ Strategic Games - Live" in the main menu 2. Word StairZ Dot Color - Changed the "5 Levels" indicator dot from green to bright orange 3. Archive Card Redesign - Replaced white card backgrounds with colored backgrounds matching each game's theme color - Removed the inner icon background square for a cleaner look - Removed the outer container background band behind the archive cards - Icons display larger and more prominently on the new cards

What's New in 3.6.8 - Word StairZ Updates - NEW badge now appears in red for better visibility - Game card now shows "5 Levels" to reflect the full game experience - Fixed instruction text: Levels 3-5 now correctly show 5-8 letter words - Updated vowel reveal description to accurately match gameplay - Quick Tips popup consolidated for clarity - Mirror Run & DiskBreak Light - Added "Try Today's Mirror Run+" button on game-over and perfect screens — jump straight into Mirror Run+ - Added "Try Today's DiskBreak+" button on the Already Played screen — try the full DiskBreak experience - Both buttons navigate directly to the plus versions

Version 3.6.7 Word StairZ - Completely revamped word selection — every level now features unique, diverse words with varied endings and starting letters - Added 8-letter words in levels 4 and 5 for an extra challenge - Fixed stair layout so all tiles are fully visible on screen - Improved step spacing — no more overlapping cards - Hint bar moved to the top for easier access while typing - Active step now auto-scrolls into view when the keyboard opens - Game timer now counts up on the info bar - Added a fox mascot companion that climbs the stairs with you! Arrow Race - New tap-to-move controls — roll the dice, then tap each cell one by one to move your piece - Next cell highlights with a pulsing blue guide - Game now properly completes whether you or Sam wins the race General - Reordered the main menu for quicker access to your favorites - Bug fixes and performance improvements

Version 3.6.6 — What's New Word StairZ — Your Latest Brain Challenge! Climb the word stairs! Unscramble hidden words across 5 increasingly difficult levels, from 4-letter warmups to 8-letter brain busters. Each stair reads forward or backward — can you solve all 10 steps before time runs out? - 4,200+ unique words across 5 difficulty levels - Mixed word lengths (5, 6, 7, and 8 letters) keep every level fresh - Use hints wisely: Definition, Synonyms, or Reveal a Letter — each costs points - Build streaks for bonus points — but one wrong guess resets it - New daily puzzle every day with a unique seed Also in this update: - Reordered main menu for quicker access to your favorites - Performance and stability improvements

What's New in Version 3.6.5 LIVE MULTIPLAYER IMPROVEMENTS • Game code timer reduced from 10 minutes to 5 minutes for faster matchmaking • Timer now correctly counts down even when switching to another app and coming back • All 4 live games updated: Bridge & Wall Chess, Alphabet Wars, Roads & Walls, and Mirror Run PULSE ANIMATION UPGRADE • Live game indicators in the Strategic Games container now pulse faster and brighter • Green border glow, dot badge, and stroke are more visible to catch your attention when someone is waiting in the lobby We're committed to making Sam's Games the best puzzle collection on iOS. Thank you for playing!

What's New in Version 3.6.3 LIVE MULTIPLAYER UPDATES • Added "Lobby" label to Find Live Player button across all live games • Bridge & Wall Chess Live, Alphabet Wars Live, and Roads & Walls Live now match the Mirror Run lobby style • Clearer navigation for finding and joining live opponents SAMZ STRATEGIC GAMES • Bridge & Wall Chess and Alphabet Wars now show "SamZ Duel" subtitle in the Strategic Games container • Improved icon alignment and centering in the Strategic Games grid • All game icons now evenly spaced and vertically aligned CONSISTENCY IMPROVEMENTS • Difficulty labels standardized across all game cards • "Easy", "Medium", and "Hard" replaced with "Level 1", "Level 2", and "Level 3" • One Level games remain unchanged • 10-Second Brain Treats: Author and date now displayed on a single line for a cleaner, more compact card We're committed to making Sam's Games the best puzzle collection on iOS. Thank you for playing!

What's New in Version 3.6.2 Mirror Run Live - NEW Online Multiplayer! • Play Mirror Run against a real opponent in real time! • One player leads (green/left), the other mirrors (blue/right) • Climb 99 floors together - the grid scrolls as you ascend • Wrong mirror costs -10 points and pauses until you correct it • Create a game, share the code, or browse the lobby to find opponents • Progress bar and floor counter track your climb to the top Live Lobby Indicators • Game icons on the main menu now pulse green when players are waiting • See at a glance which games have active lobbies - no need to open each one • Small green dot badge appears on icons with waiting opponents Better Name Validation for All Live Games • "Your Name" field now shows a red asterisk to indicate it's required • Tapping Join or Create with an empty name shows a red border and error message • Applied consistently across all 12 live game screens (Bridge & Wall Chess, Alphabet Wars, Roads & Walls, Mirror Run) Bug fixes and performance improvements across all games.

What's New in 3.6.1 Find Live Player - New "Find Live Player" lobby for all three live multiplayer games — browse players who are waiting and join instantly without needing a code - Game codes now expire after 10 minutes to keep the lobby fresh - Waiting room now shows a live countdown timer Live Game Improvements - Roads & Walls Live: Withdraw and New Game buttons are now always visible during gameplay, plus a new piece counter display - Cancelling from the waiting room now properly cleans up the game so stale codes don't linger - Leaving a game now returns you directly to the menu instead of the waiting room - Fixed a bug where both players could see different boards if one player created a game, cancelled, then joined another player's code - Improved messaging when an opponent leaves — now clearly directs players to exit and request a new code UI Polish - Updated main menu labels to show "Live Multiplayer" for online games - Improved icon sizing and alignment in the strategic games section

Version 3.6.0 — What's New Roads & Walls Online — Live Multiplayer Play Roads & Walls against friends in real time. Create a game, share the code, and compete head-to-head with synced boards. Includes new game requests, withdraw, score tracking, and reconnection support. Bridge & Wall Chess — Smarter AI Significantly improved the AI opponent. Sam now searches deeper and faster, and no longer makes reckless queen sacrifices. Better move evaluation ensures more challenging and realistic gameplay. Main Menu Refresh - Strategic Games card now displays a clean 3x2 grid with all live and classic games - Updated subscribe prompt with a cleaner, streamlined design - 777+ games and counting Bug Fixes & Polish - Resolved deprecation warnings across online game views - Fixed duplicate case and actor-isolation warnings - Consistent purple glow on all Strategic Games icons

Release 3.5.9 (Build 11) New: Alphabet Wars -- Live - Play Alphabet Wars in real-time against a friend online - Create a game and share the 6-character code, or join with a code - Full Firestore sync: turns, words, eraser/pencil tools, UV setup - Withdraw, pass, and new game request/accept flow - Game log tracks all actions including withdraw and new game events Alphabet Wars -- Bug Fixes & Improvements (both Online and Original) - Fixed single-letter words ("I", "A") not committing on baseline - Single-letter words now restricted to valid English words only ("I" and "A") - Invalid single-letter words like "O", "E", "U" are now rejected before dictionary check - End-piece highlight (green square) made more visible with higher opacity and background tint - Baseline single-letter commit now works reliably for both game creator and joiner Alphabet Wars Online -- Additional Fixes - Fixed win visual not showing on loser's device (UV woven state preserved) - Removed duplicate scoreboard; bottom HTML scoreboard now tracks correctly - Fixed New Game and Withdraw not resetting the board - Improved error messages when placing letters mid-word Menu - Strategic Games card updated to 2x2 grid: Alphabet Wars, Alphabet Wars Live, Bridge & Wall Chess, Bridge & Wall Chess Live

Version 3.5.8 What's New: - Bridge & Wall Chess Live — Play Bridge & Wall Chess against friends in real-time! Create a game, share your code, and challenge others to a match. - DiskBreak Light Enhancement — Added a new chord type that terminates at an existing crack instead of extending to the edge of the circle, creating more complex and interesting puzzles. - Bug Fixes & Improvements — Resolved build issues and polished the UI, including updated game icons for a more consistent look.