Bonsai Word - Zen Word Find

Bonsai Word


My first game created in Unity 5.2.3 using dictionary logic and hashset lookups to increase speed. Implemented Facebook SDK to allow facebook oauth login to store usernames to GameSparks leaderboard service. Total development time: 1 1/2 months, Tears shed level: low-moderate.

Marketing:
If crossword puzzle, word finding, and vocabulary games put you in your zen state then get this game

Transform your stress and boredom into zen like mastery of spelling and word finding, with Bonsai Word. Grow vocabulary, enhance spelling abilities, and have fun with this full dictionary word finding game. Bonsai Word is a challenge when you login with Facebook and upload your high scores to a Leaderboard so you can one up your friends!

Learn new words and stretch your brain while having fun with this incredible word finding game!

Includes 3 themes, more coming soon!

Download Bonsai Word -- Zen Word Find, on Google play store

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Download Bonsai Word -- Zen Word Find, on Google play store

Thanks for reading and playing@!

 

Version 1.6 released

Updates
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--Allow Goggle+ and Facebook login to maintain high scores on universal leaderboard
--Increase time bonus for multiplier words

Just search "Bonsai Word" in the google play store!!@!!

 

Updates
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+ Google+ leaderboard and achievement "Zen Place" added
+ Score 3 multiplier words in a row and get x5 on ALL words for 25 seconds!

Just search "Bonsai Word" in the google play store or Download Bonsai Word -- Zen Word Find, on Google play store

 

Quick update on how the game looks now with updates. A few people are enjoying the new update!

 

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Try out new update! It's actually getting fun...for a word game...

Update 3.3 just released Includes
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Pause screen and button
Final score presentation before leaderboard shows

 

Mmm, I was thinking it something about growning nice small trees)).

 

I should have picked a different name ); that's the last time I let my wife have any input outside of the kitchen (jk)

There might be growing small trees, you have to atleast download it to see.

 

Random challenges that pop up and give you a chance to find word for bonus points, development ETA 1 day

 

I would like feedback on the game as it is now. When I first released it had barely any features now it has a few good ones that I think could draw a few people in.

3.6 Released
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Random challenges (actually hints if you're doing bad) pop up and reward you for finding a specific word. Now also users have control over login

Feedback is appreciated.

You can download for android here: Bonsai Word -- Zen Word Find

Or just watch video:

 

Bonsai Word just featured on http://forums.indiegamer.com/ home page!

 

Some reviews on Bonsai Word (source)

Jonathan L Dec 21, 2015 at 9:25 AM 1 0
Great game! I could play this for hours, Highly recommended for word game enthusiasts.

Chris S Dec 21, 2015 at 12:05 PM 1 0
Ok, I usually don't write reviews but... ... When a simple, free game of this quality shows up I feel compelled to heap praise! This developer (and others like him) need our support to get back to the roots of mobile gaming. Beautifully done game with NO STRINGS ATTACHED!

Laura L Dec 20, 2015 at 4:48 PM 1 0
Love it! I love this game!!!!!! Can't stop playing!

Ellie C Dec 20, 2015 at 6:06 PM 1 0
Addictive I COULD NOT STOP PLAYING

 

I've released the scripts for Bonsai Word on android play store for my fellow unity developers. It was a fun first game to learn from, but it's now available on github! Maybe somebody can learn from it! Feel free to use it to redistribute or make variations of the game. Not for commercial use.

https://github.com/rcastoro/CSharp_Projects/tree/master/BonsaiWord_AndroidGame_Scripts

 

Great game name. Thanks for sharing!

 

No problem, forgot to mention this integrates with GameSparks, Google play servicrs, and Facebook for leaderboards and trophies.

 

Looking good Magnumstar! =D