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Limits & Constraints

Reference for character limits, file sizes, and other constraints.

Reference for character limits, file sizes, and other constraints.

Text Limits

ElementCharacter LimitRecommendation
Headlines30-50Keep under 30
Button labels15-25Keep under 15
Short instructions100Keep under 50
Tutorial text503-5 words ideal
Win/Lose titles30Keep punchy
Subtitles50One short sentence
Long descriptions200+Rare use case

File Size Limits

Asset TypeMaximumRecommended
Logo500 KBUnder 200 KB
Background2 MBUnder 1 MB
App Icon300 KBUnder 100 KB
UI Icons150 KBUnder 50 KB
Currency Icons100 KBUnder 30 KB

Image Dimensions

Asset TypeMinimumMaximumRecommended
Logo256x2561024x1024512x512
Background (Portrait)720x12802160x38401080x1920
Background (Landscape)1280x7203840x21601920x1080
App Icon128x128512x512256x256
UI Icons32x32256x25664-128

Config Value Ranges

These vary by game. Check your dashboard for exact ranges.

Value TypeTypical RangeNotes
Timer15-120 seconds30-45 optimal
Timer danger second3-10 secondsWhen the warning starts
Level valueGame-dependentShown in the UI
Volume (music / SFX)0-100Slider
Quality levelLow – HighLower for old devices

Color Constraints

FormatValidInvalid
6-digit hex#FF5722FF5722 (no #)
8-digit hex#FF572280#FF57 (too short)
RGB formatNot supportedrgb(255,87,34)
Named colorsNot supported"orange"

Supported Languages

Text fields support these character sets:

Language GroupExamplesSupport
LatinEnglish, Spanish, FrenchFull
CyrillicRussian, UkrainianFull
CJKChinese, Japanese, KoreanFull
ArabicArabic, HebrewPartial
DevanagariHindiPartial

Right-to-Left (RTL) Languages

RTL support varies by element. Contact support for RTL requirements.

Screen Orientations

OrientationSupportedNotes
PortraitYesMost common
LandscapeYesGame-dependent
BothSome gamesResponsive layout

Performance Considerations

FactorLimitImpact
Total image size~5 MBLoad time
Number of images~20Memory usage
Animation framesGame-dependentPerformance

What Happens at Limits?

Limit TypeBehavior
Text too longWarning shown, text truncated
File too largeUpload rejected
Image too smallWarning shown, may look blurry
Invalid colorReverts to previous value
Value out of rangeClamped to nearest valid value

Tips for Staying Within Limits

Text

  • Use abbreviations: "Download" → "Get"
  • Remove filler words: "Click here to" → just the action
  • Use action words: Short verbs work best

Images

  • Compress before uploading
  • Use appropriate format (PNG/JPG)
  • Crop to exact dimensions needed

Values

  • Start with defaults
  • Make incremental changes
  • Test after each adjustment

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