Word Search Quest

Project Overview

Word Search Quest is an interactive web-based puzzle game built using React and Tailwind CSS. The game challenges players to find hidden words within a randomly generated letter grid. Each round offers a new theme such as animals, fruits, countries, or space, making it both fun and educational.

Key Features

Dynamic word grid generation for each new game
Multiple themes to choose from (Animals, Fruits, Countries, Space)
Real-time scoring system based on correct word finds
Timer to track progress and speed
Hint system to assist players during tough rounds
Beautiful and responsive UI with highlighted selections
Victory screen with score summary

Functionality

Players select a theme and start a new game
Words are hidden in random directions across the grid
Users click and drag to select letters and form words
Correct words get highlighted and added to the score
Timer runs throughout the game
Players can use limited hints to reveal word clues
Game ends when all words are found, showing final score and time

Technology Stack

React.js: Frontend framework for building the interactive UI
Tailwind CSS – For clean, responsive styling
Lucide React Icons – For visual indicators and UI enhancements
Vite – For fast development and build performance

Why This Project Is Useful

This project enhances vocabulary and pattern recognition skills while providing an enjoyable, visually appealing game experience. It also serves as a practical example of interactive UI handling, state management, and event-driven design in React.