Word Hunt (SPA)
Play online here. This was mostly vibe coded in an afternoon.
A fast-paced word puzzle game where you drag across letters to form words. Challenge your friends with shareable game links!
How to Play
- Select letters by clicking/tapping and dragging across adjacent tiles (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal)
- Form words that are at least 3 letters long
- Score points based on word length:
- 3 letters: 100 points
- 4 letters: 400 points
- 5 letters: 800 points
- 6 letters: 1,400 points
- 7 letters: 1,800 points
- 8+ letters: 2,200+ points
- Beat the clock before time runs out!
Features
- Quick Play - Jump into a standard 4x4 game instantly
- Custom Games - Choose board size, shape, time limit, and letter distribution
- Shareable Links - Challenge friends with the exact same board
- Mobile Friendly - Works great on touch devices
- Real-time Validation - Tiles glow green when you have a valid word
- Sound Effects - Audio feedback for letter selection, valid words, and background music during gameplay
Development
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Start dev server
npm run dev
# Build for production
npm run build
# Preview production build
npm run preview
Tech Stack
- Svelte 5 - UI framework
- Vite - Build tool
- TypeScript - Type safety
Credits
- Background music: "Sky Puzzle" by Eric Matyas at soundimage.org
