Design notes
How CrateDash scoring and sorting logic work
CrateDash is designed around fast categorical judgment, not random reflexes. The goal is a short, replayable loop that rewards clean reading under pressure.
Round structure
Each handcrafted room contains eight crates with deliberately mixed emotional and practical signals. A round only feels good if the player has to distinguish sentimental keepers from valuable resale items, and usable donations from straight-to-recycle junk.
Scoring model
- Correct sort: +12
- Every third correct answer in a streak: +4 bonus
- Wrong sort: -6
- Timer miss: -10
The clean-clear verdict starts at 100 points, which means accuracy matters more than frantic speed.
Daily dash
The daily challenge is generated from the current UTC date using a deterministic seed and a shared item pool. That gives every player the same board on the same day and leaves room for future leaderboard or streak features.