
React-Based Hangman Game
Project Title
React-Based Hangman Game
Project Summary
The React-Based Hangman Game is a browser-friendly word-guessing game built using React. Players try to guess a hidden word by selecting letters. Each incorrect guess brings the hangman figure closer to completion. It’s an interactive and educational game that reinforces vocabulary skills while demonstrating key front-end development concepts.
Core Features
- Word Selection: Randomly selects a word from a predefined or API-based list.
- Letter Buttons/Input: Players click or type letters to make guesses.
- Guess Feedback: Correct guesses reveal letters; wrong guesses draw parts of the hangman.
- Win/Lose Logic: Game ends with a message when the word is guessed or all chances are used.
- Visual Hangman Drawing: Each incorrect guess updates the drawing (head, body, etc.).
- Restart Option: Button to reset the game and try a new word.
- Responsive Design: Optimized for desktop and mobile screens.
Technologies Used
- React: For building the game interface and managing state.
- React Hooks: To track guesses, remaining chances, and game status.
- CSS/Styled Components: For layout, animations, and drawing the hangman figure.
- Optional: Word APIs or a custom word list file for dynamic content.
Learning Outcomes
- Building dynamic UI components in React
- Managing and updating game state based on user input
- Handling conditional rendering and simple animations
- Implementing game logic (win/loss conditions, input validation)
- Enhancing user experience with responsive and interactive design
Possible Enhancements
- Add difficulty levels (easy, medium, hard)
- Enable keyboard input for faster gameplay
- Use sound effects for correct/wrong guesses
- Track high scores and store them locally
- Add categories for themed word lists (animals, tech, etc.)