Leaves of Blocks — Release Notes

Version 2.0.5 — May 17, 2026

Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The game now plays smoothly in the background, remembers your progress reliably, and fixe…

Added

SpriteKit scene now suspends and resumes on app background/foreground
Add background audio mixing so your music keeps playing while you enjoy the game
Add automatic retry for Game Center score and achievement submissions so your progress is always recorded

Changed

Improve Game Center integration for more reliable leaderboard and achievement updates

Fixed

Fix an issue where dragging blocks near the edge of the board could cause unexpected behavior
Fix a bug where removing a placed block could affect the wrong piece on the board
Fix decorative icons so VoiceOver focuses only on meaningful content, improving accessibility
Fix an issue where game history stats could be calculated incorrectly in certain sessions
Fix a rare puzzle generation edge case to ensure the board always has a valid solution

Removed

Falling-leaves SpriteKit effect

Version 2.0.3 — May 3, 2026

Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This release solidifies the foundation—no changes within, only a clearer version number w…

Changed

Re-publish of 2.0.2 with a marketing version bump (no functional changes)

Version 2.0.2 — May 3, 2026

Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Line clears preview more clearly, buttons respond with subtle haptics, and combo animatio…

Added

Line-clear drag preview and combo banner refinements
`PressDarken` button style applied across primary buttons
UI haptics on additional interactions
Single 1024-pt App Icon with dark and tinted variants

Changed

Combo banner moved from SwiftUI to SpriteKit for smoother animation

Fixed

Timezone-dependent date constants in `ExtendedStatisticsTests`

Version 2.0.1 — May 2, 2026

Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The game now remembers where you left off, shows your statistics, and brings Whitman's po…

Added

Optional, opt-in Game Center integration: leaderboards, achievements, and dashboard presentation gated behind `GameCenterPreference`
In-progress game persistence with resume UI (`ContinueGameCard`)
Statistics screen and menu entry, with extended statistics components (`CompactStatCard`, etc.)
SpriteKit game grid renderer (Phase 1), visual effects and drag ghost (Phase 2), ambient leaves, game-over sweep, and high-score celebration (Phase 3)
Slide-down menu, top bar, and acorn asset (later replaced by a toolbar `Menu`)
`GoldHeaderCard`, `CompactGoldHeaderCard`, `contentCard` modifier, and `headerBand` color tokens — unified folk-art card styling
`WhitmanSticker` component and Whitman portrait theming
Accessibility labels and localized strings across screens
Subtitle and compact stat tiles on the home screen
Top spacer and points caption to the game header

Changed

Refreshed visual theme with a paper/ink palette and Whitman portrait
Replaced grass/ground textures with a full tree background image
Redesigned About screen and `QuoteView`
Revamped HowToPlay and Settings UI and localizations
Refactored History UI and added Past Games localizations
Replaced save/exit buttons with circular icons
Switched from slide-down overlay to a toolbar `Menu`
Modernized launch screen (removed old square LaunchIcon, aligned Home/Board to the top)
Adjusted theme accent and button text colors
Bolder grid lines, content-node layout, and removed shadows
`GameTheme` colors applied to SpriteKit effects
Layout corner radii and history row UI updates
Combo notification UI revamp and faster animations
Allowed preview highlights to override filled cells
Reduced drag offset above the finger
Injected `GameState` and cleaned up `GameScene`
Switched async sleeps to Swift `Task` and added a geometry helper
Open-source readiness pass: documentation, dead code removal, DRY, accessibility
P2 polish: code coverage, accessibility, `os.Logger`, expanded tests
P2 round 2: Core Data `perform`, layering, more tests
Snapshot device mappings extended for newer iPhones
App icons and `logo.svg` refresh
Block colors and dim overlay tuning
Tree assets, UI colors, and demo score tweaks

Fixed

Block accessibility identifiers cascading from container
Swift 6 isolation warnings in `ScreenshotFixtures`
`testNavigationFlow` on iOS 26 toolbar `Menu`
Environment-aware simulator detection in the build script
Missing localizations and Game Center config sanitization

Removed

Legacy SwiftUI grid views and the SpriteKit feature flag
Unused extensions and dev utilities
GitHub Pages `docs/` folder and `CNAME` (moved to standalone marketing site)
Empty string entry from `Localizable.xcstrings`

Version 1.0.10 — November 27, 2025

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

You'll find who made this game and where to learn more, while the App Store knows where t…

Added

Version information and developer links on the About screen for better transparency

Changed

Improved App Store discoverability with enhanced Games category metadata

Version 1.0.9 — November 27, 2025

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

This release marks a small step forward in how we track and version each build.

Fixed

Include build number increment in release commit

Version 1.0.7 — November 27, 2025

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

The game now speaks Spanish, and development flows smoother without Xcode.

Added

Spanish localization support
Simulator run script for Xcode-free development

Changed

Improved iPhone simulator selection in build scripts

Version 1.0.6 — November 20, 2025

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Build tooling and simulator selection improvements ensure smoother testing across environ…

Added

Unified build script for local and CI environments
Dependabot auto-merge workflow

Changed

Updated to Xcode 26.1
Improved iOS simulator selection for CI/CD
Refined simulator selection in build workflow

Version 1.0.5 — October 15, 2025

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

The game now runs on the latest iOS, with smoother technical foundations and a faster dev…

Added

Ruby version file for consistent development environment
Interactive development menu system
Project cleanup utility script

Changed

Refactored async delays to use Swift concurrency
Updated CI to use Xcode 16.4 and iOS 18.5 runtime

Removed

App Clip support and related assets

Version 1.0.4 — September 1, 2025

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Blocks fall at a gentler pace, and behind the scenes, everything moves smoother.

Added

Reusable QuoteView component
Icon generation and copy workflow automation

Changed

Adjusted block generation parameters for difficulty tiers
Updated app review contact information

Fixed

Screenshot upload handling in Deliverfile

Version 1.0.3 — August 2, 2025

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

The path to App Store is now clear, with smoother beta testing and fewer build stumbles.

Added

Enhanced TestFlight deployment with automated version management

Changed

Updated version management system to properly handle App Store Connect requirements
Streamlined beta deployment process with better error handling

Fixed

Resolved TestFlight upload failures due to closed release trains
Fixed version increment issues in build pipeline

Version 1.0.2 — July 30, 2025

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Track your play through statistics and achievements while the game responds more precisel…

Added

Comprehensive game statistics and achievements system
Advanced session analytics with performance metrics
Service-oriented architecture with GameLogic and GameService separation
DocC documentation for all public APIs

Changed

Refactored GameState from 361 lines to ~80 lines through service extraction
Consolidated UI components with unified styling system
Improved code organization with 13+ reusable view modifiers

Fixed

Enhanced game logic validation and error handling
Improved block placement accuracy and visual feedback

Version 1.0.1 — July 15, 2025

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Haptic touches meet a smarter block engine, combo scoring, and scores that remember.

Added

Initial visual design with custom color palette
Haptic feedback for enhanced gameplay experience
High score persistence with Core Data integration

Changed

Improved block generation algorithm with difficulty-based weighting
Enhanced scoring system with combo bonuses for multiple line clears

Fixed

Game over detection accuracy improvements
Block placement validation edge cases

Version 1.0.0 — July 1, 2025

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Leaves of Blocks arrives as a privacy-first puzzle game where you place shapes on a grid,…

Added

Initial release of Leaves of Blocks puzzle game
8x8 grid gameplay with drag-and-drop block placement
21 unique block shapes with progressive difficulty
Three difficulty modes: Easy, Moderate, Hard
Score tracking with line clearing bonuses
SwiftUI-based user interface with modern iOS design
App Clip support for quick gameplay access
Privacy-focused design with local-only data storage
COPPA compliant with no data collection
iPhone-optimized experience with portrait orientation