Tindrift 1.0.6 explains the board and ads with VoiceOver
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Tindrift: Merge Roguelike 1.0.6 adds a Field Manual, explanations of soldiers and actions, and clearer VoiceOver announcements. A blind tester rates the iPhone game as fully accessible and easy to navigate.
In Tindrift, one swipe moves an entire army across a grid. Matching soldiers merge, while enemies and hazards follow fixed rules. Its 100-floor campaign works offline, with daily challenges and duels also available.
The 13 October update places a Field Manual and glossary inside the game. Players can ask for an explanation of soldiers, enemies, and tactical choices, while VoiceOver now reads what a tactic actually did. The game also announces when an ad is about to begin and when it has ended.
Screen-reader support was expanded substantially in version 1.0.4. VoiceOver can explore the board tile by tile, read the whole board with Magic Tap, and offer all eight movement directions as actions. Each tile type also has its own sound, positioned left or right according to its column. The AppleVis tester who followed development rates every element as readable and clearly labelled.
The iPhone game is free with ads and optional purchases. Premium costs NOK 89 in the Norwegian App Store and removes advertising; iOS 15 or later is required. Text is available in English, German, Spanish, and Turkish.
Sources: Tindrift in the Norwegian App Store, including release notes, price, and system requirements, and the AppleVis hands-on listing with practical VoiceOver experience.