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Release Notes

Changelog and version history for Vibe & Seek.

v1.0.0 First public release Android 8.0+ (API 26)

Core Gameplay

  • • GPS-based treasure hunting with real-world movement
  • • Guess mechanic with token/attempts system (configurable max)
  • • Random or manual treasure placement within play areas
  • • Configurable haptics radius and treasure radius
  • • Game state machine (Idle, Playing, Finished, GameOver)
  • • Suspense reveal sequence with radar animation and haptic pulses

Haptic Device Integration

  • • Buttplug protocol support via Intiface Central (WebSocket)
  • • 4 pluggable algorithms: Pulse & Fade, Distance Pulse, Distance as Intensity, Smooth Ramp
  • • Configurable algorithm parameters (loop duration, threshold, intensity range)
  • • Built-in algorithm simulator with 3 scenarios
  • • Device scan, connect, test, and pause/resume controls

GPS & Map

  • • Continuous GPS tracking with foreground service
  • • Google Maps integration with satellite/normal toggle
  • • Real-time distance display updated every frame
  • • Play area polygon, treasure marker, haptics area circle overlays
  • • Post-game map replay with movement path and guess markers

Play Area & Zone Management

  • • Polygon play area editor with vertex drag, add, delete, undo
  • • Exclusion zones (holes) within play areas
  • • Zone list with persistent Room database storage
  • • Zone selection during game setup or create inline

Game Creation Wizard & Sharing

  • • 3-step guided setup (Victory config, Zone selection, Treasure placement)
  • • Encrypted game config export/import (.vibeandseek AES-128-GCM)
  • • Per-section visibility and lock controls when sharing
  • • Quick play from home screen, rename, delete games

Victory & Statistics

  • • Victory screen with configurable image, video, and music
  • • Victory haptic celebration pattern
  • • 6-stat dashboard: duration, distance, guesses, closest, average, zone scanned %
  • • Post-game map replay with full movement path

Audio & UI

  • • Procedural audio: suspense, success, and failure sounds (no audio files)
  • • Radar overlay animation with pulsing rings
  • • Bottom sheet game controls, map legend panel
  • • Edge-to-edge fullscreen mode with display cutout support
  • • In-app update system with force update after 6 months
Download v1.0.0 APK Requires Android 8.0+