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Tune It Up!
Is an engaging digital music toy designed for creative play and collaborative composition. Players use a drag-and-drop interface to build short musical pieces across three distinct themes, each featuring unique visuals and sound elements. Random events can trigger mini-games or alter the tempo, adding dynamic twists to the experience. Developed with support from the Iowa City Public Library, the game targets interactive use on large touchscreens in shared spaces, though mouse controls also work for solo or group sessions. The game includes an **Administrator Menu** (Ctrl+Shift+A) for adjusting settings and managing saved tracks, plus a **Debug Menu** (Ctrl+Shift+D) for troubleshooting. Controls are intuitive: tap or click notes from four themed containers, drag them onto the grid, or delete by dropping outside. Right-clicking allows quick removal, while double-tapping a container sets it as active. Themes, demos, and reset options keep content fresh, and the banda sonora blends original music by Reid Tu with sound effects by.