Checkers game

Correction of some display glitches

I am delighted to present to you version 11 of our checkers game for iOS. This new version offers several improvements and bug fixes to provide a better gaming experience. Here are the new features:

On-boarding sequence: To help our new users get familiar with the game, we've introduced an onboarding sequence. It guides the user through the different features of the game so they can start playing without any trouble.

Option to darken the background: You can now darken the background to make the game more comfortable for the eyes during extended gaming sessions.

Fix of the multiple capture bug: We have fixed a bug that affected the multiple capture of pieces. From now on, this action should proceed without any issues.

Fix of the horizontal gameplay bug for iOS16 (premium version): A bug that misplaced the menu when using the game in horizontal orientation has been corrected.

New background and new checkerboard's designs: For a change of scenery, we've added a new background, called Pietra, as well as new checkerboards to diversify the appearance of the game.

Fix regarding the button size on iPad Pro: We've resolved an issue with the size of buttons on the iPad Pro. The buttons should now display correctly on this device.

New rewarded ad: Finally, we've introduced a new rewarded advertisement. This means that you can now earn more points for online games by watching an ad. You can trigger this ad by performing a long press on the online game button.

We hope that these improvements will make your gaming experience even more enjoyable!

A few minor technical improvements

Minor bug fixes and UI adjustments depending on the device.

Minor bugs fixes

- Horizontal game on iPad
- Quick access button to online game that appears when players are present on the network
- Apple Family activation, for purchases starting September 15, 2022 (not retroactive)

Added a undo button for 2 player games
Fixed a few minor bugs

Fixed a few display bugs

A fix for a bug occurring under iOS12 and iOS13

A few minor fixes have been added

1) Added a mute button to your opponent's ID card for online games. Located on the left side of the ID card, it allows you to stop receiving messages from your opponent while you are playing with him. This option is maintained from game to game for that specific opponent.
2) Fixed a display bug regarding the elo score as displayed in the elo button of the online panel in the menu.
3) Improved responsiveness when playing against the computer. Previously, there was a lag time before you could move your own piece after the computer played. This latency has been removed for better ping-pong-like play.
4) The ads error pop-up has been changed so that it appears less often.

Rewriting of the graphic parts, and animations, of the program to fit with the latest version of the Apple's libraries. This huge work has improved the overall reliability of the app. Less freezes, less crashes as a result.
The free version can now customize most of the graphic parts of the app: background, checkerboard, checkers, crowns, colors, ...
As requested I have added an undo button for the free version as well. It allows you to rethink a strategy or to fix an error on demand. This feature is given following a rewarded ad.
Banner ads are now displayed on the bottom of the screen.
Fireworks have vanished in the egocentrism's ocean, as well as a few unnecessary animations.
That's all folks ! Ah, I was about to forget, probably, soon, a version for Mac. Stay tuned.

Update of the external libraries for a better stability

A few glitches regarding the scoring system have been pointed out and fixed

Fixed a few glitches that has appeared with iOS14, such as for the disconnection from online games

Added an in-app ad for my other app: Othello expert, one of the few genuine official game
Minor improvements

Fixes for Italian Checkers, and Spanish checkers, regarding the start of a game against computer
A few technical modifications

Small end-game phrases are back by popular demand
Some display bugs have been fixed

Evolutions:
Max time allowed per move depends now on the overall time allowed. 
15min per player -> 1 min per move
15-30 min -> 2 min
30-60 min -> 4 min
> 1h -> 5 min
Checking Lite animations option now removes the small sentences at the end of the game
Black checkers now start at Pool Checkers
Added an invitation to Pi Network on the last page of the menu

Bug fixes:
Queen that was staying from one game to another
A few display bugs for some languages such as Japanese, Hebrew or Arab.
Some freezes when relaunching a new game
Some possible crashes that occurred after 10 minutes of game for the non-premium version

Stability improvement
iOS13 optimization
Widescreen iPhone display bug fix

Reduction of the app size
Work on the occasional crashes

Better stability
AI improvements for older devices

AI improvements:
- Level 3 has increased
- Levels 4 and 5 have increased (premium players)
- 2 additional levels 6 and 7 for the best players.

Merry Xmas to all of you!

Back to hte historical icon
Back to the historical crown as default crown
Slight splash screen modification
Fix a display bug on iPhone 8 plus.
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Next version will be about significant AI improvements.

Premium version:
Added a design builder that allows you to build your own design (background, board, pawns, crowns, colors).

For all versions:
App icon update
Default crown update
Online games are now counted for games above 10 moves (15 beforehand)
Some bug fixes including:
- some freezes for all devices
- some display bugs
- crashes for the latest versions of iPad

A new version to better comply with the latest iOS version.
A bug that was blocking non-premium players in the middle of the game, has been fixed (that's a series, sorry for that).

NB: Next versions should contain a few improvements that would need to get tested by beta-testers. If you feel you want to be part of them, just drop me an email from the app. Thanks.