New Educational Game 'Geometry Hunter' Launched for Tests in Japan

Discover Geometry Like Never Before with 'Geometry Hunter'

In a significant leap for educational gaming, SNAPLACE has just launched its latest app, 'Geometry Hunter', designed specifically for students preparing for junior high school, high school, and university entrance exams in Japan. Available from September 1, 2026, on both the App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android), this innovative app integrates learning with gaming to enhance students' understanding of geometry.

Versatile Learning for All Levels

The app offers a comprehensive range of content that includes everything from elementary school geometry to advanced high school topics such as trigonometry, vectors, and integrals. This means that students can continue using the same app as they progress through their education, eliminating the need for multiple resources. To accommodate younger users, all kanji, aside from those taught in the first grade, are accompanied by furigana to enhance readability.

Redefining Geometry Learning

One notable aspect of 'Geometry Hunter' is its approach to solving geometry problems. Traditional paper-based resources often lead to rote memorization of answers, which does not help in understanding concepts. This app was developed with the intention of allowing students to repeatedly solve varying problems on the same topics without memorizing answers. By generating unique questions on-demand, it ensures that students are genuinely engaging with the material.

Engaging Gameplay Structure

The gameplay is structured around missions consisting of three consecutive questions for each stage, represented by three hearts. Should players answer incorrectly, they lose a heart, and running out requires a restart with new question values. With a total of 65 stages—comprising 20 for angles and 45 for areas—students progress through middle, high school, and university-level challenges sequentially.

Story Modes for Different Age Groups

In addition to traditional question-and-answer formats, the app features immersive story modes:

- For Elementary Students: 'Treasure Map' (23 steps) guides players through various challenges on a treasure hunt, including hands-on geometry tasks.
- For Middle School Students: 'Measuring Journey' (21 chapters) involves following triangulation points to explore measurement-related content.
- For High School Students: 'Orbital Calculation Room' (9 chapters) allows learners to navigate between planets, applying mathematical principles to determine orbital paths.

Each interaction in these modes requires manual calculations entered via an embedded calculator rather than selecting from given choices, ensuring that students actively engage with the problem at hand.

Comprehensive Problem-Solving Techniques

Students will encounter a variety of foundational geometry problems, from clocks to shapes, with difficulty progressively increasing through a tiered system (tier 0 to 9). Completing specific modules unlocks 10 challenge questions where not only the numerical solutions change but also the methodologies. Players will face around 245 different solving methods across all stages.

Preventing Frustration during Learning

To facilitate a smooth learning experience, 'Geometry Hunter' incorporates unique features:

- An integrated calculator that allows for formula input to support step-by-step calculations, reducing reliance on traditional tools.
- Gradual hints that guide students through solving techniques, helping them visualize core concepts in diagrams.
- The ability to draw auxiliary lines directly on the diagrams for better clarity and understanding.
- A focus on clear language to ensure that all users, especially younger students, can comfortably read and engage with the content.
- A ranking system that rewards progress and encourages further exploration with various challenges.

Accessibility and Pricing

The initial four stages of both the angle and area topics are free, alongside the beginning parts of each story for younger users. The remaining portions and challenges can be unlocked for a one-time fee of 500 yen, without any hidden charges, subscriptions, or advertisements, making it a straightforward investment in educational development. Personal data collection is avoided, ensuring user privacy.

About SNAPLACE

SNAPLACE specializes in creating immersive educational experiences through gaming, previously launching historically themed RPGs and chemistry-learning games. For more information about 'Geometry Hunter' and other educational projects, visit their official website.