Ian Marsh

18 Aug, 2008

Hanoi Plus

Posted by: Ian In: iPhone




Hanoi Plus is now on the iTunes Store!

Hanoi Plus has the same Towers of Hanoi gameplay with all new scenic background graphics and the following added features:

  • Same challenging Towers of Hanoi gameplay as the original Hanoi
  • All new relaxing backgrounds to escape into.
  • The ability to start from any level.
  • Time tracking for each level.
  • Saved record times for each level.
  • Ability to reset the board by shaking your device.
  • Stop your game and pick it back up whenever you like.
  • Unobtrusive sounds that let you play the music YOU want.
  • Status bar overlay lets you keep track of the time.

24 Responses to "Hanoi Plus"

1 | Chad Rebel

August 19th, 2008 at 4:45 pm

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I purchased the plus version of Hanoi after playing with the lite version. I like the like verson graphics better. The plus version seems mutted and dull. Can you add the option to switch between themes in the plus version. Also the icon for the lite version looks better as well.

Thanks
Chad

2 | Ian

August 19th, 2008 at 4:50 pm

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Don’t worry, I’m currently re-doing the graphics based on similar feedback from other users. I’d say an update should be out in around a week.

3 | Ian

August 19th, 2008 at 10:34 pm

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Updated versions of both Hanoi and Hanoi Plus are now pending approval by Apple.

4 | Chad Rebel

August 26th, 2008 at 6:31 pm

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Thanks!!!!

5 | Jane

September 2nd, 2008 at 6:11 am

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Hi, I recently purchased Hanoi Plus. The game play is great but there are a few nuisances. There is no way to start a new game without exiting and coming back in. Also, it would be nice to be able reset the level if you are working to match the moves and not start over from the beginning. Where is the stone base or what is stone base in the What’s new in this version?

6 | Ian

September 2nd, 2008 at 7:03 am

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The base that the disks rest on used to be wooden, but many people requested it be changed back to the stone in Hanoi.

7 | John

September 6th, 2008 at 3:05 pm

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Hey Ian,

Great App! I just wanted you to know that I posted a full review on my website for you to check out: http://www.nipnapp.com/2008/09/climbing-the-tower-of-hanoi/

8 | Jane Hennessey

September 6th, 2008 at 8:18 pm

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Thanks for the info! What about my other suggestions? Any chance for feature request?

9 | Ian

September 6th, 2008 at 9:01 pm

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Haven’t had much time to spend on Hanoi lately between my day job and the new iPhone game I’m making. At the top of my to do list for Hanoi Plus is time tracking / high scores list. Your other suggestions are very good ones (perhaps shaking the phone resets that level?). I’m open to any feature requests, I just can’t guarantee when or if they’ll make it in.

10 | Pat

September 13th, 2008 at 1:49 pm

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I’m having problems with this application. When I try to access it on my phone it looks like it’s going to come up, and then reverts back to the main menu on my iphone. Any suggestions?

11 | Ian

September 13th, 2008 at 4:30 pm

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This seems to be a relatively common problem across all apps, and is caused by a bug in the way the iPhone installs Apps. The best thing to try is to delete the App and re-install it. Upgrading to the latest iPhone software should help too.

12 | Jane Hennessey

September 15th, 2008 at 5:42 pm

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Hey, the update is awesome!! Thanks for it!!! The ability to choose level is even better!

13 | Jane Hennessey

September 23rd, 2008 at 3:26 pm

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Hey, whatever happen to indicator for how many step to achieve the level?

14 | Ian

September 23rd, 2008 at 4:01 pm

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I’m planning on combining # of moves and time for the records in the next version.

15 | ankur

September 30th, 2008 at 4:53 pm

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cool app, loved the lite version so i got the full version. first app i paid for on itunes store (i am really cheap!)
saw that you are planning to implement number of moves, love it, thats what i wanted. also how but a global record system? nice to know the best out there

thanks,
ankur

16 | Benny

October 6th, 2008 at 7:25 pm

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Great Job on a wonderful game. Just one thing would make it so much better. The round stones look so tacky, maybe if you could make them look more like rocks, you could still have the alternating colors but they would look more like stones. I could create them for you if you would like ?

17 | Crystal

October 12th, 2008 at 9:34 pm

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Hello,

I purchased a previous version of Hanoi Plus about a month ago. I noticed there was an update to the program, and was looking forward to getting it. Yet when I go to download the update, Hanoi Plus is showing up as costing $0.99, yet the updates are said to be free. Please advise.

18 | Ian

October 12th, 2008 at 9:37 pm

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All updates are free. When you do tap the button to upgrade it should prompt you saying that you have already bought this item and it will be downloaded for free. If there is a glitch in the system and you somehow end up getting charged contact iTunes support.

22 | mvmbsztp

October 22nd, 2008 at 8:58 pm

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23 | Louie

February 24th, 2009 at 9:01 pm

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Do you foresee adding any more levels or adding a pause button for the app?

24 | Ian

February 25th, 2009 at 9:33 am

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I’m hoping to revisit Hanoi and Hanoi Plus after the completion of my current game, but I can’t make any promises.

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