Android Tablets Made Simple

Using Tablet Features

Android games can go beyond simply porting a game from a computer and converting it to use touch controls. Tablets often have hardware that computers do not. For instance, the Labyrinth Lite game from Illusion Labs mimics a 3D marble labyrinth game (see Figure 22–2). The motion sensors in tablets allow you to play this game by holding and tilting the tablet, and the graphics move and change as you play. This combination of tilting and moving your tablet to move the marble greatly enhances the illusion of 3D depth.

Figure 22–2. Labyrinth Lite by Illusion Labs

Racing games are another area where motion sensors work well. ...