The Motivation

Born out of a frustration with my shrinking vocabulary, I built <em>Synonyms</em> as a word association game that challenges players to think quickly, make connections, and expand their lexicon. Designed and developed as a solo project to satisfy a personal need, I aimed to merge fun with learning through simple game mechanics and a visually-appealing interface.

The Journey

Crafting the Experience

• Designed a clean and intuitive user interface with responsive web design principles.
• Implemented a timer-based gameplay mechanic to create high-stakes engagement.
• Developed scoring logic that rewards players for finding multiple synonyms per word.

Building the Game

• Built using <strong>Next.js and TypeScript</strong> with modular, maintainable code.
• Utilized <strong>GitHub Pages</strong> for deployment and <strong>Git</strong> for version control.
• Incorporated a custom dictionary API to enhance word recognition and expand gameplay possibilities.

Enhancing the Fun

• Added animations and transitions to create a smooth user experience.
• Designed a scoring multiplier to encourage creative thinking and high performance.
• Tested extensively to ensure the game was bug-free and intuitive to play.

The Impact

<em>Synonyms</em> has quickly become one of my favorite undertakings. This project taught me the importance of balancing functionality and user experience while honing my skills in web development and game design.