Description
Word Kraft | HTML5 Word Puzzle Game
Word Kraft | HTML5 Word Puzzle Game is a single-file HTML5 word puzzle game built entirely with vanilla JavaScript — zero external dependencies. Players find words by connecting adjacent letters on a 4×4 grid, score points with streak bonuses, unlock achievements, and compete on the local leaderboard. The game runs in any modern browser and includes a Node.js development server for full audio support.
Features
4×4 grid word-finding with 8-directional adjacency (horizontal, vertical, diagonal)
1500+ word dictionary supporting 3-6 letter words
Two timed modes: Easy (60s) and Hard (45s)
Unlimited Practice mode with no timer
Score system with streak bonuses (consecutive words earn increasing points)
Procedural background music and sound effects via Web Audio API
4 color themes: Red, Purple, Gold, Teal
Top 10 leaderboard with localStorage persistence
6 achievements to unlock
Full game statistics tracking
Pause and resume with keyboard shortcuts
DFS-powered hint system that finds playable words
Tile shuffle to rearrange remaining letters
Gravity-style tile drop animation on word submission
Word validity indicator — shows green/red feedback as you type
Backspace removes the last selected letter (not all)
Confetti celebration on new high scores
Mobile-first responsive design with touch support
Keyboard shortcuts: Enter (submit), Escape (clear/pause), Backspace (remove last), H (hint), P (pause)
