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Suggested Enhancements

This document outlines potential improvements and new features for future versions of MindGames.

High Priority​

1. Local Storage Persistence​

Current State: All data is lost on page refresh

Enhancement:

  • Save user preferences (profile, operation mix, settings)
  • Persist statistics across sessions
  • Store incomplete sessions for resume
  • Cache generated worksheets

Implementation:

// Save to localStorage
useEffect(() => {
  localStorage.setItem('mindgames-config', JSON.stringify(config));
}, [config]);

// Load on mount
const savedConfig = localStorage.getItem('mindgames-config');

2. Progressive Difficulty​

Current State: Static difficulty within session

Enhancement:

  • Start with easier problems, increase difficulty on correct streaks
  • Decrease difficulty after multiple incorrect answers
  • Track problem completion time for adaptive difficulty
  • Personal difficulty curve based on historical performance

3. Sound Effects​

Current State: Silent interaction

Enhancement:

  • Correct answer: Pleasant chime
  • Incorrect answer: Subtle error tone
  • Chain complete: Celebration sound
  • Timer warning: Tick-tock at 10 seconds
  • Volume control in settings

4. Offline Support (PWA)​

Current State: Requires internet connection

Enhancement:

  • Service worker for offline caching
  • Install as native app
  • Sync data when connection restored
  • Push notifications for daily practice reminder

Medium Priority​

5. Streak Tracking​

Enhancement:

  • Daily practice streak counter
  • Visual streak calendar
  • Streak rewards/badges
  • Break streak warning

6. Problem History​

Enhancement:

  • Review past sessions
  • See most missed problem types
  • Track improvement over time
  • Export session data

7. Keyboard Shortcuts​

Current: Tab/Enter only

Enhancement:

ShortcutAction
SpaceStart/pause session
EscapeEnd session
RReset/regenerate
1-4Quick select preset
KToggle kid mode
DToggle dark mode

8. Print Mode​

Enhancement:

  • Generate printable PDF worksheets
  • Include answer key
  • Configurable layout (problems per page)
  • QR code for answer checking

9. Accessibility Improvements​

Enhancement:

  • Screen reader support
  • High contrast mode
  • Reduced motion option
  • Larger click targets
  • Focus indicators

Low Priority / Nice to Have​

10. Multiplayer Mode​

Enhancement:

  • Race against friends
  • Shared worksheet link
  • Live leaderboard
  • Turn-based challenges

11. Gamification​

Enhancement:

  • XP and leveling system
  • Achievement badges
  • Daily challenges
  • Seasonal events

12. Custom Themes​

Enhancement:

  • Theme color picker
  • Multiple preset themes
  • Seasonal themes
  • User-created themes

13. Statistics Dashboard​

Enhancement:

  • Detailed analytics
  • Graphs and charts
  • Time-of-day performance
  • Operation-specific metrics
  • Weekly/monthly reports

14. Problem Annotations​

Enhancement:

  • Mark difficult problems
  • Add notes to problems
  • Create problem collections
  • Share problem sets

Technical Debt​

Code Quality​

  • Add more JSDoc comments to components
  • Improve TypeScript strictness
  • Add E2E tests with Playwright
  • Performance profiling and optimization

Testing​

  • Increase test coverage to 90%
  • Add visual regression tests
  • Add accessibility tests
  • Test edge cases more thoroughly

Documentation​

  • Add API documentation
  • Create component storybook
  • Add architecture diagrams
  • Document deployment process

Contributing​

We welcome contributions! To add a new feature:

  1. Create an issue describing the enhancement
  2. Fork the repository
  3. Create a feature branch
  4. Implement with tests
  5. Submit a pull request

See our Contributing Guide for details.