Hey Heardlers!
I’m thrilled to announce the launch of my brand new test site at test.heardledecades.com – your exclusive preview space to experience groovy new features before they hit the main stage!
Think of it as your VIP backstage pass. I’ll be rolling out exciting updates here first, giving you the chance to test-drive new functionality and help me make Heardle even better. This week, I’ve got some seriously cool additions to share!
🍔 Meet the New Hamburger Menu
I’ve decluttered the game interface with a sleek new hamburger menu! All your favorite options are now neatly tucked away, giving you a cleaner, more focused playing experience. Just tap the menu icon to access everything you need.
⚙️ Supercharged Settings Menu
Inside that shiny new hamburger menu, you’ll find my expanded Settings with options the community has been asking for:
🌓 Light / Dark Mode
Choose your vibe! Switch between light and dark themes to match your mood (or your screen time preferences).
📌 Sticky Calendar & Stats Icons
Based on YOUR feedback, you can now keep the calendar and stats icons visible at all times. No more hunting – they’re right where you need them!
🔄 Reset Game Stats
Want to start fresh? You can now reset your statistics and begin your Heardle journey anew. New year, new you!
🏆 Introducing: BADGES! (Work in Progress)
This is the big one, Heardlers! I’m rolling out an achievement badge system to celebrate your musical mastery. Here are the first six badges you can unlock:
🎯 Getting Started – Play 1 game – Everyone starts somewhere! Your Heardle journey begins here.
💯 Dedicated Player – Play 50 games – You’re officially hooked! Half a century of musical challenges conquered.
🔥 Hot Streak – Play 3 days in a row – Consistency is key! Keep that momentum going.
⚡ Week Warrior – Play 7 days in a row – A full week of daily dedication. Impressive!
👑 Month Master – Play 30 days in a row – Thirty consecutive days? You’re Heardle royalty!
🎵 Perfect Ear – Get 10 first-guess wins – When you just know a song from the first note. Musical genius confirmed!
🎆 Unlock Animations & Notifications
When you earn a badge, you’ll see a satisfying unlock animation and alert notification celebrating your achievement! (Current badge graphics are placeholders – I’m working on making them even more spectacular!)
⚠️ Important Note About Streak Badges
The streak badges (Hot Streak, Week Warrior, and Month Master) only count games played going forward from today. Playing previous days through the calendar feature won’t unlock these badges – they’re all about that daily commitment to the current puzzle!
🎸 I Need Your Feedback!
This is a test site, which means I’m counting on you to kick the tires and let me know what works, what doesn’t, and what could be even better. Play around, explore the features, and send me your thoughts over on Facebook!
Ready to rock? Head over to test.heardledecades.com and start testing!
Keep on Heardlin! 🎵