VerbVault 🎯📚

VerbVault is a modern word puzzle platform that combines the challenge of classic word games with competitive gameplay mechanics. Built with React and Vite, it offers players multiple game modes while tracking their progress and achievements through a comprehensive point system.

Features 🚀

Multiple Game Modes

Word Scramble: Unscramble letters to form words
Word Search: Find hidden words in a grid
Word Chain: Connect words using shared letters
Crossword Light: Mini crossword puzzles with modern twists
Speed Spell: Fast-paced word formation challenges

Point System 💎

Earn points based on:
- Word length
- Speed of completion
- Difficulty level
- Daily streaks
- Special achievements

Competitive Features 🏆

Global leaderboard
Weekly challenges
Achievement badges
Player rankings
Personal statistics

Social Features 👥

Friend challenges
Share achievements
Custom tournaments
Community events

Technical Stack 💻

Frontend

React 18+
Vite
TypeScript
TailwindCSS
React Router
React Query

State Management

Zustand/Jotai (TBD)
Local Storage for offline functionality

Backend (Planned)

Node.js
Express
MongoDB
JWT Authentication

APIs

Dictionary API for word validation
Custom scoring API
Leaderboard API

Development Roadmap 🛣️

Phase 1: Core Development

Basic application setup with Vite and React
Implementation of core game mechanics
Basic scoring system
Local storage functionality

Phase 2: User Experience

User authentication
Profile management
Basic leaderboard
Achievement system

Phase 3: Social Features

Friend system
Challenges
Tournaments
Community features

Phase 4: Polish & Enhancement

Advanced animations
Sound effects
Theme customization
Mobile optimization

Getting Started 🚀

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/egodevrjm/VerbVault.git

# Navigate to project directory
cd VerbVault

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start development server
npm run dev

Contributing 🤝

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.

License 📄

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Made with ❤️ by VerbVault Team