Jamzu 1.4 Submitted for Approval

Jamzu 1.4 is going through the approval process. First OpenFeint, then App Store.

New Features in Jamzu 1.4:
- OpenFeint with Achievements and Leaderboards
- Play both Jamzu Classic and Jamzu DieDeck
- Expanded Help section with Jamzu tips
- Full support for iOS 4 multitasking

Jamzu is in the App Store!

REVIEWS from iTunes Customers

“Really unique game! Very strategic and fun” ★★★★★

“This is one heck of a fun little strategy game” ★★★★★

“Jamzu has quickly become one of my favorite board games” ★★★★★

Jamzu 1.30 is in the App Store

Jamzu 1.30 is available in the App Store!

Jamzu is on the App Store!

New Features:
- New skins and graphics, improved AI and Hint, and bug fixes. A must-have update!

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Jamzu Screenshots:

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A Selection of iTunes Reviews for Jamzu

Highly polished strategy game ★★★★★
“I have several chess and go apps, and they are nice… BUT THIS is so much more because it doesn’t try to emulate a board game, it makes use of the platform… the visual cues are top notch, and the game is well thought out.”

Great Game! ★★★★★
“We really are having fun with this game. It is used more than all the other games I have downloaded put together!”

This is one of the most original games I have played on my ipod! ★★★★★
“This game is like a mix between chess and checkers in every good way you can possibly think of…”

Solid app! ★★★★
“Well, I just got this app today, and I have to say, I am thoroughly pleased… All in all, great app. Jamzu deserves a spot on your iphone”

Unsung Game ★★★★★
“I’ve never heard of Jamzu before, but this is one heck of a fun little strategy game…”

Fun board game ★★★★★
“Really unique game! Very strategic and fun… I haven’t put it down since I got it 2 days ago…”

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User Comments About Jamzu

“My husband gave me an iPod touch for my birthday, and we promptly found Jamzu, tried the free version and then bought the full version. We are both hooked on this game! Thanks so much!” ~ Becky U.

“I believe it is one of the best “hidden gems” in the Appstore.” ~ bweb

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Press Reviews for Jamzu

AppStruck.com ★★★★½

“Strategy-based fun board game that is quick to learn. Great app to play alone or with friends … Many of the options that Jamzu offers ought to be exemplary in all iPhone and iPod Touch board game apps. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, which makes me want to scream from the rooftops, “Bravo Jamzu!” … As with many successfully designed apps, the features are so seamless and logical that it takes a moment to stand back and notice that this is exactly as it ought to be.”

Read the full review here:
http://appstruck.com/2009/10/iPhone-App-Review-jamzu/

Livegeek.fr – 14/20

“Les jeux de plateau sont transmis de génération en génération depuis des temps immémoriaux. On compte parmi les plus célèbres les échecs, les dames, le jeu de Go, les petits chevaux et Jamzu. Ah, on me souffle que Jamzu n’est apparu qu’en 1997 de l’imagination de Johanna Pessirilo et Doug Nicola, fondateurs du studio Real Fun Art et qu’il fait aujourd’hui l’objet d’une adaptation iPhone et iPod Touch…”

Read the full review here:
http://www.livegeek.fr/test/132475/Jamzu.html

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Full Feature List:
- Four difficulty levels for challenging Single Player fun.
- Awesome Two Player Same Device and Two Player Wi-Fi modes. Play game after addictive game with your friends and family on the same screen or on a local Wi-Fi network.
- Five fantastic skins.
- Helpful Hint makes learning Jamzu a snap.
- Great graphics, animation and sounds.
- Listen to your iPod music while playing Jamzu. Set volume of Jamzu independently.
- Auto save and reload.
- Save up to four games each in Single Player, Two Player Same Device or Two Player Wi-Fi mode.
- Match play and point settings for Single Player and Two Player Same Device games.
- Set player names independently by match, Single Player, Two Player Same Device or Two Player Wi-Fi modes.

Jamzu 1.30 submitted to App Store

The new Jamzu update has been submitted to the App Store, and it’s a great one! New skins and graphics; improved AI and Hint, and bug fixes. A must-have update!

Cheers,
~Doug

Jamzu 1.3 Preview - New Skins

Jamzu 1.3 for the iPhone and iPod touch will be ready in two weeks! The new skins are finished, and just need to finish the graphics redesign and will be ready to go. Very shortly after 1.3 (another week or two) will be 1.31, which will include OpenFeint. Shortly after that will be new Jamzu die-deck variants, move clocks, updated tutorial and help sections, and much more.

Also coming very soon will be Jamzu for the iPad, with all the new skins and OpenFeint as well.

In other news: Jamzu is the final game featured on Vol 80 of the Boardgame Babylon podcast! A very nice review. Check it out!

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Jamzu 1.3 Preview Screenshots:

Jamzu is on the App Store!

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A Selection of iTunes Reviews for Jamzu

Highly polished strategy game ★★★★★
“I have several chess and go apps, and they are nice… BUT THIS is so much more because it doesn’t try to emulate a board game, it makes use of the platform… the visual cues are top notch, and the game is well thought out.”

This is one of the most original games I have played on my ipod! ★★★★★
“This game is like a mix between chess and checkers in every good way you can possibly think of…”

Solid app! ★★★★
“Well, I just got this app today, and I have to say, I am thoroughly pleased… All in all, great app. Jamzu deserves a spot on your iphone”

Unsung Game ★★★★★
“I’ve never heard of Jamzu before, but this is one heck of a fun little strategy game…”

Fun board game ★★★★★
“Really unique game! Very strategic and fun… I haven’t put it down since I got it 2 days ago…”

Great Game! ★★★★★
“We really are having fun with this game. It is used more than all the other games I have downloaded put together!”

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User Comments About Jamzu

“My husband gave me an iPod touch for my birthday, and we promptly found Jamzu, tried the free version and then bought the full version. We are both hooked on this game! Thanks so much!” ~ Becky U.

“I believe it is one of the best “hidden gems” in the Appstore.” ~ bweb

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Press Reviews for Jamzu

AppStruck.com ★★★★½

“Strategy-based fun board game that is quick to learn. Great app to play alone or with friends … Many of the options that Jamzu offers ought to be exemplary in all iPhone and iPod Touch board game apps. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, which makes me want to scream from the rooftops, “Bravo Jamzu!” … As with many successfully designed apps, the features are so seamless and logical that it takes a moment to stand back and notice that this is exactly as it ought to be.”

Read the full review here:
http://appstruck.com/2009/10/iPhone-App-Review-jamzu/

Livegeek.fr – 14/20

“Les jeux de plateau sont transmis de génération en génération depuis des temps immémoriaux. On compte parmi les plus célèbres les échecs, les dames, le jeu de Go, les petits chevaux et Jamzu. Ah, on me souffle que Jamzu n’est apparu qu’en 1997 de l’imagination de Johanna Pessirilo et Doug Nicola, fondateurs du studio Real Fun Art et qu’il fait aujourd’hui l’objet d’une adaptation iPhone et iPod Touch…”

Read the full review here:
http://www.livegeek.fr/test/132475/Jamzu.html

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Full Feature List:
- Awesome Two Player Wi-Fi and Two Player Same Device modes.
- Four difficulty levels for challenging Single Player fun.
- Helpful Hint makes learning Jamzu a snap.
- Fantastic graphics, animation and sounds.
- Listen to your iPod music while playing Jamzu. Set volume of Jamzu independently.
- Auto save and reload.
- Save up to four games each in Single Player, Two Player Wi-Fi and Two Player Same Device.
- Match play and point settings for Single Player and Two Player Same Device games.
- Set player names independently by game, Single Player or Two Player modes.

Jamzu 1.22 is Out! Big Contest!

Jamzu and Jamzu Free 1.22 are available in the App Store!

This is a must-have update for Jamzu.

We are running a BIG Jamzu contest over on Touch Arcade! Two $50 iTunes Gift Certificates, 35 Promo Codes.

Jamzu is on the App Store!

New Features:
- Great new high quality random number generator for die rolls. This makes a huge improvement to Jamzu game play! See the earlier posts for more on this.

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A Small Selection of iTunes Reviews for Jamzu

Highly polished strategy game ★★★★★
“I have several chess and go apps, and they are nice… BUT THIS is so much more because it doesn’t try to emulate a board game, it makes use of the platform… the visual cues are top notch, and the game is well thought out.”

This is one of the most original games I have played on my ipod! ★★★★★
“This game is like a mix between chess and checkers in every good way you can possibly think of…”

Solid app! ★★★★
“Well, I just got this app today, and I have to say, I am thoroughly pleased… All in all, great app. Jamzu deserves a spot on your iphone”

Unsung Game ★★★★★
“I’ve never heard of Jamzu before, but this is one heck of a fun little strategy game…”

Fun board game ★★★★★
“Really unique game! Very strategic and fun… I haven’t put it down since I got it 2 days ago…”

Great Game! ★★★★★
“We really are having fun with this game. It is used more than all the other games I have downloaded put together!”

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User Comments About Jamzu

“My husband gave me an iPod touch for my birthday, and we promptly found Jamzu, tried the free version and then bought the full version. We are both hooked on this game! Thanks so much!” ~ Becky U.

“I believe it is one of the best “hidden gems” in the Appstore.” ~ bweb

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Press Reviews for Jamzu

AppStruck.com ★★★★½

“Strategy-based fun board game that is quick to learn. Great app to play alone or with friends … Many of the options that Jamzu offers ought to be exemplary in all iPhone and iPod Touch board game apps. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, which makes me want to scream from the rooftops, “Bravo Jamzu!” … As with many successfully designed apps, the features are so seamless and logical that it takes a moment to stand back and notice that this is exactly as it ought to be.”

Read the full review here:
http://appstruck.com/2009/10/iPhone-App-Review-jamzu/

Livegeek.fr – 14/20

“Les jeux de plateau sont transmis de génération en génération depuis des temps immémoriaux. On compte parmi les plus célèbres les échecs, les dames, le jeu de Go, les petits chevaux et Jamzu. Ah, on me souffle que Jamzu n’est apparu qu’en 1997 de l’imagination de Johanna Pessirilo et Doug Nicola, fondateurs du studio Real Fun Art et qu’il fait aujourd’hui l’objet d’une adaptation iPhone et iPod Touch…”

Read the full review here:
http://www.livegeek.fr/test/132475/Jamzu.html

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Full Feature List:
- Awesome Two Player Wi-Fi and Two Player Same Device modes.
- Four difficulty levels for challenging Single Player fun.
- Helpful Hint makes learning Jamzu a snap.
- Fantastic graphics, animation and sounds.
- Listen to your iPod music while playing Jamzu. Set volume of Jamzu independently.
- Auto save and reload.
- Save up to four games each in Single Player, Two Player Wi-Fi and Two Player Same Device.
- Match play and point settings for Single Player and Two Player Same Device games.
- Set player names independently by game, Single Player or Two Player modes.

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Jamzu Screenshots:

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A game of Jamzu for the iPhone from start to finish. The four minute gameplay time has been sped up to two minutes.

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Jamzu for the iPhone is available on the App Store!

Jamzu is on the App Store!

Way more dynamic!

For some real proof of the new and improved Jamzu random number generator, we did some tests.

We played nine games each on Expert level with the old and new versions:

Old version: Average of 44 moves per game, with a range from 36 to 50 moves.

New version: Average of 66 moves per game, with a range from 49 to 87 moves!

This is a huge improvement in game play. Each game is truly more dynamic, with more chances for “back and forth” interplay, and more tactical and strategic opportunities. Really quite amazing!

~Doug

Jamzu 1.21 is in the App Store!

Jamzu 1.21 is available in the App Store!

Jamzu is on the App Store!

New Features:
- Two Player Same Device. Now you can play Jamzu with your friends and family with only one iPhone or iPod touch!
- Match play for both Single Player and Two Player Same Device games, with independent match point settings.
- Four saved games for each of Single Player, Two Player Same Device, and Two Player Local Wi-Fi.
- Independent player names for Single Player, Two Player Same Device, and Two Player Local Wi-Fi.
- Minor graphics changes.
- Bug fix for issue with update install in Jamzu 1.2

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A Small Selection of iTunes Reviews for Jamzu

Highly polished strategy game ★★★★★
“I have several chess and go apps, and they are nice… BUT THIS is so much more because it doesn’t try to emulate a board game, it makes use of the platform… the visual cues are top notch, and the game is well thought out.”

This is one of the most original games I have played on my ipod! ★★★★★
“This game is like a mix between chess and checkers in every good way you can possibly think of…”

Solid app! ★★★★
Well, I just got this app today, and I have to say, I am thoroughly pleased… All in all, great app. Jamzu deserves a spot on your iphone”

Unsung Game ★★★★★
“I’ve never heard of Jamzu before, but this is one heck of a fun little strategy game…”

Fun board game ★★★★★
“Really unique game! Very strategic and fun… I haven’t put it down since I got it 2 days ago…”

Great Game! ★★★★★
“We really are having fun with this game. It is used more than all the other games I have downloaded put together!”

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User Comments About Jamzu

“My husband gave me an iPod touch for my birthday, and we promptly found Jamzu, tried the free version and then bought the full version. We are both hooked on this game! Thanks so much!” ~ Becky U.

“I believe it is one of the best “hidden gems” in the Appstore.” ~ bweb

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Press Reviews for Jamzu

AppStruck.com ★★★★½

“Strategy-based fun board game that is quick to learn. Great app to play alone or with friends … Many of the options that Jamzu offers ought to be exemplary in all iPhone and iPod Touch board game apps. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, which makes me want to scream from the rooftops, “Bravo Jamzu!” … As with many successfully designed apps, the features are so seamless and logical that it takes a moment to stand back and notice that this is exactly as it ought to be.”

Read the full review here:
http://appstruck.com/2009/10/iPhone-App-Review-jamzu/

Livegeek.fr – 14/20

“Les jeux de plateau sont transmis de génération en génération depuis des temps immémoriaux. On compte parmi les plus célèbres les échecs, les dames, le jeu de Go, les petits chevaux et Jamzu. Ah, on me souffle que Jamzu n’est apparu qu’en 1997 de l’imagination de Johanna Pessirilo et Doug Nicola, fondateurs du studio Real Fun Art et qu’il fait aujourd’hui l’objet d’une adaptation iPhone et iPod Touch…”

Read the full review here:
http://www.livegeek.fr/test/132475/Jamzu.html

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Full Feature List:
- Awesome Two Player Wi-Fi and Two Player Same Device modes.
- Four difficulty levels for challenging Single Player fun.
- Helpful Hint makes learning Jamzu a snap.
- Fantastic graphics, animation and sounds.
- Listen to your iPod music while playing Jamzu. Set volume of Jamzu independently.
- Auto save and reload.
- Save up to four games each in Single Player, Two Player Wi-Fi and Two Player Same Device.
- Match play and point settings for Single Player and Two Player Same Device games.
- Set player names independently by game, Single Player or Two Player modes.

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Jamzu Screenshots:

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A game of Jamzu for the iPhone from start to finish. The four minute gameplay time has been sped up to two minutes.

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Jamzu for the iPhone is available on the App Store!

Jamzu is on the App Store!

Jamzu 1.21 submitted to the App Store!

This is a bug fix update for the issue mentioned below.

If you have already updated to to Jamzu 1.2, you can do a delete and reinstall to fix the bug now.

Bug with update install, and 2 Player Same Device - Delete and reinstall will fix

There appears to be an issue for Jamzu players who do an update install with the new version (a new install or delete and reinstall should work fine). If Jamzu is updated, and the user selects the 2 player same device option, Jamzu will crash. This can be avoided, or fixed, with a clean install, or delete and reinstall, as mentioned.

I am currently compiling a fix for this, and it should be submitted to Apple tonight. Thanks for your patience!

Best,
~Doug

Jamzu 1.2 is in the App Store!

Jamzu 1.2 is available in the App Store!

Jamzu is on the App Store!

New Features:
- Two Player Same Device. Now you can play Jamzu with your friends and family with only one iPhone or iPod touch!
- Match play for both Single Player and Two Player Same Device games, with independent match point settings.
- Four saved games for each of Single Player, Two Player Same Device, and Two Player Local Wi-Fi.
- Independent player names for Single Player, Two Player Same Device, and Two Player Local Wi-Fi.
- Minor bug fixes.

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A Small Selection of iTunes Reviews for Jamzu

Highly polished strategy game ★★★★★
“I have several chess and go apps, and they are nice… BUT THIS is so much more because it doesn’t try to emulate a board game, it makes use of the platform… the visual cues are top notch, and the game is well thought out.”

This is one of the most original games I have played on my ipod! ★★★★★
“This game is like a mix between chess and checkers in every good way you can possibly think of…”

Solid app! ★★★★
Well, I just got this app today, and I have to say, I am thoroughly pleased… All in all, great app. Jamzu deserves a spot on your iphone”

Unsung Game ★★★★★
“I’ve never heard of Jamzu before, but this is one heck of a fun little strategy game…”

Fun board game ★★★★★
“Really unique game! Very strategic and fun… I haven’t put it down since I got it 2 days ago…”

Great Game! ★★★★★
“We really are having fun with this game. It is used more than all the other games I have downloaded put together!”

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User Comments About Jamzu

“My husband gave me an iPod touch for my birthday, and we promptly found Jamzu, tried the free version and then bought the full version. We are both hooked on this game! Thanks so much!” ~ Becky U.

“I believe it is one of the best “hidden gems” in the Appstore.” ~ bweb

——————-
Press Reviews for Jamzu

AppStruck.com ★★★★½

“Strategy-based fun board game that is quick to learn. Great app to play alone or with friends … Many of the options that Jamzu offers ought to be exemplary in all iPhone and iPod Touch board game apps. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, which makes me want to scream from the rooftops, “Bravo Jamzu!” … As with many successfully designed apps, the features are so seamless and logical that it takes a moment to stand back and notice that this is exactly as it ought to be.”

Read the full review here:
http://appstruck.com/2009/10/iPhone-App-Review-jamzu/

Livegeek.fr – 14/20

“Les jeux de plateau sont transmis de génération en génération depuis des temps immémoriaux. On compte parmi les plus célèbres les échecs, les dames, le jeu de Go, les petits chevaux et Jamzu. Ah, on me souffle que Jamzu n’est apparu qu’en 1997 de l’imagination de Johanna Pessirilo et Doug Nicola, fondateurs du studio Real Fun Art et qu’il fait aujourd’hui l’objet d’une adaptation iPhone et iPod Touch…”

Read the full review here:
http://www.livegeek.fr/test/132475/Jamzu.html

——————-
Full Feature List:
- Awesome Two Player Wi-Fi and Two Player Same Device modes.
- Four difficulty levels for challenging Single Player fun.
- Helpful Hint makes learning Jamzu a snap.
- Fantastic graphics, animation and sounds.
- Listen to your iPod music while playing Jamzu. Set volume of Jamzu independently.
- Auto save and reload.
- Save up to four games each in Single Player, Two Player Wi-Fi and Two Player Same Device.
- Match play and point settings for Single Player and Two Player Same Device games.
- Set player names independently by game, Single Player or Two Player modes.

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Jamzu Screenshots:

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A game of Jamzu for the iPhone from start to finish. The four minute gameplay time has been sped up to two minutes.

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Jamzu for the iPhone is available on the App Store!

Jamzu is on the App Store!

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Jamzu Free for the iPhone is available on the App Store!

Jamzu is on the App Store!