Frontend·2024
Hangman — Interactive Word Puzzle Game
Classic browser word puzzle with visual SVG game states
My RoleFrontend Developer
Core Technologies
React.jsJavaScriptTailwind CSSGame Logic
Live Resources
Measurable Business Impact
React.js
Framework
<300ms
Load Time
Physical + Virtual
Keyboard
Ultra-light
Bundle Size
The Challenge & Context
Translating classic pen-and-paper game mechanics into a fluid web game with virtual and physical keyboard support, distinct victory states, and clean vector graphics.
The Solution & Technical Approach
Built a modular React game engine handling keyboard event listeners, word masking, score tracking, and conditional SVG rendering for each incorrect guess.
Architectural Pillars:
- Pure React state model for letter guesses, remaining lives, and word banks
- Declarative SVG drawing parts triggered incrementally on wrong guesses
- Event listener lifecycle hooks managing physical keyboard strokes
Key Features Delivered
Interactive virtual on-screen QWERTY keyboard with disabled states
Physical keyboard support with debounce protection
Dynamic SVG gallows animation updating with each mistake
Win/loss modal with score tracking and one-click replay
Outcomes & Results
- Accessible, lightweight gameplay with zero dependencies outside React
- Instant load time and smooth mobile touch interactivity
- Full keyboard accessibility for enhanced user experience