Project Overview

The Typing Speed Game is a fun and interactive web-based application that helps users test and improve their typing skills. The game measures a player’s typing speed in Words Per Minute (WPM) and accuracy percentage by providing random words, sentences, or paragraphs that users must type within a given time limit.

This project is an excellent choice for final-year students because it combines real-time input validation, timer functionality, scoring algorithms, and responsive UI/UX design.

Key Features

1. Word & Sentence Display

   • Randomly generates words or sentences from a database/dictionary.

   • Highlighting current word/letter for easier focus.

2. Real-Time Typing Detection

   • Detects correct and incorrect keystrokes instantly.

   • Color indicators (green = correct, red = incorrect).

3. Timer & Game Modes

   • Countdown timer (e.g., 30s, 60s, 120s).

   • Option for endless mode where users type as much as possible.

4. Performance Metrics

   • Words Per Minute (WPM): Calculated by number of correct words typed per minute.

   • Accuracy Percentage: Ratio of correct keystrokes to total keystrokes.

   • Error Count: Displays number of mistakes made.

5. Leaderboard & History

   • Stores best scores for each player.

   • Displays global leaderboard for competitive play.

6. Difficulty Levels

   • Easy: Common words.

   • Medium: Sentences with punctuation.

   • Hard: Long paragraphs with mixed vocabulary.

7. User Authentication (Optional)

   • Players can create accounts to save progress.

   • Track personal typing improvement over time.

8. Responsive Design

   • Optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile use.

Technology Stack

• Frontend:

  • HTML, CSS, Bootstrap (UI styling).

  • JavaScript (typing logic, timer, score calculation, animations).

• Backend (Optional, for leaderboard & login):

  • Node.js (with WebSocket for real-time leaderboard).

  • PHP/Java for session management and database integration.

• Database:

  • MySQL / MongoDB (for storing words, scores, player stats).

How It Works

1. Player selects time mode (e.g., 60 seconds).

2. Game displays a random set of words or sentences.

3. Player types the words in the input field as fast and accurately as possible.

4. Timer counts down; mistakes are highlighted in real time.

5. At the end, results are shown: WPM, accuracy, errors, and score.

6. Player can retry or save score to leaderboard.