An experiment in spatial intuition (Is "Field Test" actually fun?)

I just pushed a new experimental mode to the build called Field Test. I built it to test a simple hypothesis about spatial intuition, but now that it is sitting on my phone, I am not entirely sure if it is a clever mechanic or if it just feels stressful.

I could really use some outside eyes to tell me if the idea actually works in practice.

The Concept

The main game asks for exact numbers. Field Test throws that out the window and focuses purely on relative scale. The goal is straightforward: Is this bigger or smaller?

Instead of precise math, I designed it to act more like a mental calibration tool:

• The Reference: You get one fixed anchor at the start of your run (like 10 Giraffes).
• The Flow: A stream of random quantities comes at you one card at a time.
• The Input: Swipe left for smaller, right for larger.
• The Risk: A single mistake breaks your streak.

Early comparisons give you plenty of breathing room, but as your streak grows, the margins tighten up fast. Eventually, calculating exact math becomes impossible under the time pressure, and you have to rely entirely on gut instinct.

Snappy Card Physics

Because this mode relies on rapid decisions, slow UI transitions were killing the momentum. I ended up rewriting the card interactions from scratch to keep the pace fast:

• Real-time Scaling: Dragging a card left or right subtly resizes it in real time, giving visual feedback before you commit to the swipe.
• Immediate Flings: Swiping flings the card off-screen instantly with the next item waiting underneath. No snap-back delays or paused animations.
• Run Persistence: If you jump out of the app mid-run, your active streak stays saved right where you left it.

What I Need From You

Since this mode strays pretty far from the core loop I originally built, I want to make sure it feels rewarding rather than tedious.

If you have a few minutes to test the build, let me know:

1. Did the card swiping feel natural, or did you trigger accidental wrong answers?
2. Does the difficulty curve feel fair as your streak gets higher?
3. Do you feel like you are actually building a sense of scale, or does it just feel like guessing?

Drop your thoughts in the comments below. All feedback is fair game!