soulstacks

Build a polished, mobile-first game called SoulStacks with the tagline “Match. Manifest. Build.” SoulStacks is an original mobile puzzle/world-building game inspired by the accessibility of match-based puzzle games, but it should NOT look or feel like Candy Crush. The main innovation is that players don’t simply match objects to complete levels. They match abstract “Soul Pieces” such as Love, Dreams, Energy, Growth, Peace, Ambition, Creativity, and Mystery. The combinations they create generate new discoveries that permanently change and expand their personal fantasy world. CORE GAMEPLAY Create a portrait-oriented mobile puzzle board. The player moves Soul Pieces around a grid to create matches. Soul Pieces include: * ❤️ Love * 🌙 Dreams * ⚡ Energy * 🌱 Growth * 💧 Peace * 🔥 Ambition * ⭐ Creativity * 🌀 Mystery Matching 3 clears pieces. Matching 4 creates a powerful special piece. Matching 5 creates a Prism. L-shaped or T-shaped matches create an area-clearing power. Special pieces can combine with each other to create spectacular chain reactions. The game should have satisfying animations, particle effects, sound effects, vibration feedback, and smooth transitions. THE UNIQUE MECHANIC Certain combinations of Soul Pieces create permanent “Discoveries.” Examples: Love + Peace + Dreams = DREAM GARDEN Ambition + Energy + Creativity = INVENTION Growth + Peace + Energy = LIVING CITY Dreams + Mystery + Creativity = PORTAL STUDIO Love + Ambition + Mystery = LEGACY When a Discovery is created, show a cinematic reveal. Then allow the player to place the Discovery into their personal floating world. This means every puzzle level contributes to building the player’s world. WORLD-BUILDING Create a separate “My World” screen. The player starts with a small floating island containing a simple house. As they complete levels, the island grows. Players should be able to: * Place buildings * Move decorations * Customize their home * Change the environment * Unlock new districts * Customize the sky * Add gardens * Add futuristic buildings * Add portals * Add creative studios * Add characters * Change music and ambience The world should feel alive with animated clouds, particles, moving characters, water, glowing objects and environmental effects. The world should gradually reflect the player’s preferred Soul combinations. PLAYER AVATAR Create a customizable avatar system. Players can customize: * Hair * Face * Clothing * Shoes * Accessories * Colors * Animations The game should also assign the player a playful identity based on their gameplay style. Possible identities: THE DREAMER THE CREATOR THE BUILDER THE EXPLORER THE HARMONIZER THE CHAOS Display this identity on the player’s profile. STORY Create a mysterious fantasy story. The player arrives on an unfinished floating island. A mysterious guide named Nova tells the player that worlds are created through combinations. As the player progresses, strange things begin happening. The island starts creating things based on the player’s choices. Eventually the player discovers that their world may be responding to something deeper. Create story chapters: Chapter 1 — First Spark Chapter 2 — Growing Pains Chapter 3 — New Horizons Chapter 4 — The Echo Chapter 5 — The Choice Chapter 6 — Beyond the Sky Each chapter should introduce new mechanics, characters, locations and discoveries. SOCIAL SYSTEM Add an optional social system. Players can visit other players’ worlds. Add: * Visit World * Like/React * World Showcase * Co-Fusion * Community Events * Friendly Puzzle Challenges CO-FUSION Two players can combine their discoveries. For example: Player A contributes OCEAN ENERGY. Player B contributes SPACE ENERGY. Together they create: COSMIC OCEAN The temporary shared discovery can appear in both players’ worlds. WORLD CARD Create a shareable player profile called a World Card. It should display: SoulStacks logo Player avatar Player identity World screenshot Creativity percentage Dream percentage Energy percentage Growth percentage Peace percentage Ambition percentage Number of discoveries World age Favorite discovery Include a “Share” button. The World Card should look beautiful enough to be shared on TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and other social platforms. MAIN NAVIGATION Create a clean mobile navigation system with: HOME PLAY MY WORLD DISCOVER SOCIAL PROFILE The Home screen should show a beautiful animated preview of the player’s island. Include a large “PLAY” button. GAME SCREEN The puzzle screen should include: Top: * Level number * Current objective * Moves remaining Center: * Puzzle board Bottom: * Available boosters * World Energy * Coins Make the interface extremely easy to understand. DISCOVERY BOOK Create a collection system called the Discovery Book. Players can see: Discovered combinations Locked combinations Rare discoveries Story discoveries Seasonal discoveries Use silhouettes for undiscovered discoveries. Players should become curious about what combinations they haven’t found yet. CURRENCIES Use several resources: SOUL ENERGY — progression WORLD MATERIALS — building DREAM COINS — normal currency PRISMS — premium currency DISCOVERY FRAGMENTS — rare collectibles Display currencies clearly but don’t make the interface feel like a casino. MONETIZATION Use ethical free-to-play monetization. Sell primarily: * Avatar cosmetics * Outfits * Island decorations * World themes * Music packs * Seasonal passes * Optional booster bundles Do not make the game pay-to-win. Allow players to earn useful items through normal gameplay. DAILY GAMEPLAY Add: Daily Spark Weekly Discovery Weekend World Events Monthly Story Chapters Daily rewards Achievement system Collection milestones VISUAL STYLE Make the game feel premium, futuristic and magical. Visual inspiration should combine: * Fantasy * Dream worlds * Neon energy * Floating islands * Modern mobile UI * Cinematic lighting * Soft glowing particles * Rich environments * High-quality character art Use a dark-to-magical interface with luminous Soul Pieces. Avoid copying the visual identity of Candy Crush. The game should feel like its own IP. ANIMATIONS Important animations include: * Pieces glowing when selected * Smooth piece movement * Explosive matches * Chain reactions * Discovery reveals * Buildings materializing * Islands expanding * Characters arriving * Portals opening * Weather changes * World transformation sequences Make successful discoveries feel extremely rewarding. FIRST-TIME USER EXPERIENCE When a player launches the game: 1. Show the SoulStacks logo. 2. Show a cinematic floating island. 3. Introduce Nova. 4. Explain that the island is incomplete. 5. Start the first puzzle. 6. Teach the player how to match three. 7. Give them their first Discovery. 8. Show the Discovery materializing on their island. 9. Allow them to customize their first house. 10. Unlock the next level. The player should understand the core concept within the first 3 minutes. MVP Build the first playable version with: * 30–50 puzzle levels * 8 Soul Pieces * Match mechanics * Special pieces * Chain reactions * 15–20 Discoveries * One floating island * Basic world building * Avatar customization * Discovery Book * One story chapter * Basic profile * Basic social world viewing * Coins and progression system IMPORTANT This should feel like a REAL mobile game product, not a generic website. Prioritize: 1. Fun gameplay 2. Smooth animations 3. Strong visual identity 4. Simple controls 5. Satisfying rewards 6. World progression 7. Discovery 8. Player creativity The most important design principle is: “Every match should feel like it is creating something.” The player should constantly feel: “I wonder what happens if I combine these?” and: “Let me see what my world looks like now.” Build the interface and prototype around this core experience.