Project Overview

The Word Scramble Game is an interactive web-based game where players are given a scrambled word (letters in random order), and they must rearrange the letters to form the correct word. The game challenges vocabulary knowledge, spelling, and quick thinking while keeping track of score, hints used, and time taken.

It’s a simple but engaging project for final-year students because it combines string manipulation, randomization, timer logic, scoring system, and user interaction with clean UI design.

Key Features

1. Random Word Scrambling

   • Words are fetched from a dictionary/word list stored in the backend or database.

   • Letters of the chosen word are randomly shuffled and displayed.

2. User Input & Validation

   • Player types their guess into an input box.

   • System checks correctness in real time.

3. Scoring System

   • Correct Answer: Adds points.

   • Wrong Answer: Deducts points or reduces attempts.

   • Bonus for solving without hints.

4. Hint System

   • Players can request a hint (like showing the first/last letter).

   • Using hints reduces the final score.

5. Timer & Levels

   • Timer mode (e.g., 60 seconds to solve each word).

   • Increasing difficulty as levels progress (short words → long words).

6. Leaderboard & Stats (Optional)

   • Tracks player’s high score and time.

   • Global leaderboard for competitive play.

7. Responsive UI

   • Built with HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap for clean design.

   • Mobile-friendly layout for quick play.

Technology Stack

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript (word shuffling, timer, scoring).

• Backend (optional for multiplayer/leaderboard): Node.js / PHP / Java.

• Database: MySQL / MongoDB (to store words, players, and scores).

How It Works

1. Player starts the game and sees a scrambled word (e.g., ATC → CAT).

2. Player enters their guess in the text box.

3. System checks correctness:

   • If correct → moves to next word and adds points.

   • If wrong → deducts score or shows “Try Again”.

4. If player uses a hint, part of the word is revealed but final score reduces.

5. Game ends after a certain number of rounds or when timer runs out.

6. Final results display total score, time taken, and words solved.