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Offer a two-tap alternative to complex dragging

Original applied analysis · Practical browser-game engineering · First published 23 October 2026

The practical problem

Dragging between distant grid cells requires motor precision and may conflict with touch scrolling. A simple select-then-target mode can make the same game playable.

Implementation protocol

Allow a tap to select a source piece and a second tap to select its destination. Show a clear selection outline and permit Escape or Cancel.

Worked scenario

Moving a tile from A2 to D2 should obey exactly the same collision and movement rules whether performed by drag or two-tap selection.

What could go wrong

If tapping already inspects a tile, explain when the interface is in move mode.

Acceptance criteria

Avoid overlapping gestures with ambiguous outcomes.

Source material and evidence boundaries

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