I wanted to build a puzzle game. I am not a programmer. So I tested one idea: can a busy dad ship a real game with AI in evenings and weekends? 3 weeks. Google Gemini. Zero code by me. ZEST is a swap-puzzle game that unlocks real recipes. 50+ recipes. 3 difficulty modes. Built entirely with AI. How to unlock with code 1. Complete onboarding 2. Tap any recipe with a lock icon 3. The “Premium Access” screen opens - scroll down 4. Tap “Redeem code” and enter PRODUCTHUNT Feedback welcome.

A full iOS app built entirely by one PM in 19 days (late-night sessions after kids were in bed). Nov 23 first commit → Dec 12 App Store live. 0 code written manually—only prompts to Google Gemini. Design, code, and submission—all AI-powered.