fliptrick

iOS Motion Game

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FlipTrick

A Motion-Based iOS Game: Flip, Spin, and Score!

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Features

Motion-Based Gameplay

  • Flip, spin, and rotate your phone to perform tricks.
  • Real-time scoring for each detected move.
  • Combo/multiplier system for chaining unique tricks.

Game Modes

  • Endless Mode: Play as long as you can keep moving.
  • Timed Mode: Race against the clock for the highest score.

Move & Score History

  • Move history: See your recent tricks in a table view.
  • Score history: Track your previous high scores and sessions.

User Experience

  • Score decay: Pausing too long causes your score to drop.
  • Tutorial: Learn how to play with an in-app guide.
  • Tab bar navigation: Easily switch between gameplay, scores, and about/tutorial.

Roadmap

  • [x] Gyroscope-based trick detection
  • [x] Real-time scoring and combos
  • [x] Move and score history
  • [x] Endless & timed game modes
  • [x] Score decay after inactivity
  • [x] Tab bar navigation
  • [x] Tutorial/onboarding
  • [ ] Leaderboards (global/friends)
  • [ ] Friend challenges
  • [ ] Achievements
  • [ ] UI improvements
  • [ ] Refactor game logic into separate class
  • [ ] Sound effects
  • [ ] Haptic feedback

How It Works

  1. Start a Game: Choose endless or timed mode.
  2. Perform Tricks: Flip, spin, or rotate your phone—each unique move is detected and scored.
  3. Build Combos: Chain different moves together for score multipliers.
  4. Stay Active: If you pause, your score starts to decay!
  5. View History: Check your previous scores and move history.
  6. Compete: Try to beat your own high score (and, in the future, your friends’ scores).

Inspiration

Inspired by fidgeting with my phone while walking around campus, I wanted to create a game that turns those movements into a fun, competitive experience. FlipTrick is for anyone who enjoys quick, active games—especially students, fidgeters, or anyone looking for a unique way to compete with friends.

Also was done as part of CodePath's Intro to iOS Course as the final project.

Future Plans

  • Leaderboards: Compete globally or with friends.
  • Friend Challenges: Challenge friends to beat your score.
  • Achievements: Unlock badges for special moves and milestones.
  • Customization: Themes, colors, and more.
  • Enhanced Feedback: Sound effects and haptic feedback for combos.

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