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Word Guessing Game

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A Wordle-style word guessing game with daily challenges, color-coded hints, streak tracking, and statistics. Supports custom word lengths, hint system, and sharing results with a clean, responsive ...

Target user

Word game enthusiasts who enjoy daily puzzle challenges

Problem

Word game fans want a self-hosted daily word guessing game with streak tracking and sharing without ads or data collection from commercial alternatives.

Requirements

  • Guess words with letter-by-letter feedback
  • Color-coded hints for correct positions
  • Track win streaks and statistics
  • Daily challenge with shared word
  • Share results as emoji grid

Core technologies

React, TypeScript, CSS

Completion criteria

Players can guess daily words with color hints, track streaks, view statistics, and share results.

Optional extensions

  • Add custom word lists
  • Implement multiplayer mode
  • Add hint power-ups
  • Support multiple languages

Project phases

Phase 1: Phase 1: Game Core

Tasks: Set up React project, Build word input and validation, Implement letter feedback logic, Create game board UI

Phase 2: Phase 2: Game Flow

Tasks: Implement guess limit and game over, Add daily word selection, Build win/lose states, Create keyboard input support

Phase 3: Phase 3: Stats and Sharing

Tasks: Track streaks and statistics, Build stats dashboard, Implement result sharing, Apply responsive design