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Tutorial

Customize how users learn to play.

Customize how users learn to play.

The whole tutorial can be turned on or off. When on, both the text and the animated finger are fully adjustable.

Tutorial Text

SettingWhat It Does
EnableShow or hide the text
TextThe instruction wording
Text colorMatch your brand
PositionWhere the text sits
ScaleText size
AnimationAn attention animation from the preset library

Tutorial Finger

SettingWhat It Does
EnableShow or hide the finger
ImageUpload / replace the finger PNG
PositionWhere the finger points
ScaleFinger size
AnimationA tap/press animation from the preset library

Animation Presets

The tutorial text and finger animate using the shared animation preset system — not a single fixed effect. Pick from the preset library and adjust its speed, delay, and loop:

  • Emphasis: bounce (the "boing" bouncy attention effect), pulse, pop, wiggle, shake
  • Interactive (finger): tap, press, swipe, drag
  • Entrance: fade in, scale up, slide in

See the full catalog in Animation & Motion Presets.

Customizing the Tutorial

  1. Find tutorial settings in the dashboard
  2. Edit instruction text
  3. Adjust text styling (color, size)
  4. Customize the hand/pointer if available
  5. Preview the tutorial flow
  6. Save

Tutorial Text Tips

Writing Clear Instructions

Instead OfWrite
"Tap the interactive element to proceed""Tap here!"
"Swipe in the indicated direction""Swipe left"
"Select your character""Choose a hero"

Keep It Short

  • 3-5 words per instruction
  • Action-oriented language
  • One action at a time

Use Action Words

  • Tap, Swipe, Drag, Hold, Release
  • Match, Collect, Destroy, Build
  • Avoid technical language

Hand/Pointer Icon

The hand icon shows users where to interact:

OptionUse Case
Tapping handSingle tap actions
Swiping handSwipe gestures
Dragging handDrag and drop
Custom iconBranded pointer

Customizing the Hand

If available:

  • Change hand color/style
  • Upload custom pointer image
  • Adjust animation speed
  • Position for specific targets

Tutorial Flow

Good tutorials follow a pattern:

  1. Draw attention - Highlight what to do
  2. Give instruction - Short, clear text
  3. Show action - Hand demonstrates
  4. Let user try - Wait for input
  5. Confirm success - Acknowledge completion

Best Practices

Do

  • Keep instructions brief
  • Use consistent language
  • Match your brand voice
  • Test with real users

Don't

  • Overwhelm with information
  • Use jargon or game-specific terms
  • Make tutorials too long
  • Assume prior knowledge

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