Zuma Deluxe Level Editor

The Zuma Deluxe Level Editor is a domain-specific tool for designing Zuma-like puzzle levels. It enables designers to place tiles on a grid, define spawn behavior, and configure scoring parameters. The output is a portable level data structure suitable for prototyping, testing, and integration.
Conceptually, a level is a grid with tile variants and a sequence of spawn events. Users specify width and height, select available tile types, and define spawn rules and timing. The system validates structural constraints and produces a structured JSON payload.
Who benefits include game developers prototyping balance, QA testers checking edge cases, educators teaching level design, and hobbyists sharing examples. The tool's value lies in a focused data schema for Zuma mechanics, predictable exports, and reliable validation that accelerates iteration.
Core features include grid editing, tile variant management, spawn rule definitions, constraint checks, and JSON export. Typical use cases range from quick sketches to full prototyping with seeds for reproducibility and easy import into engines or editors.