Summary
Vordle is a web-based word puzzle game inspired by Wordle, but with an added twist. The game offers two modes: Easy, which plays like the original with color-coded feedback, and Hard, which shifts the challenge by only showing the number of correct letters in the right spot and the number of letters in the wrong spot. Without knowing which letters are which, players must rely on logic and deduction to crack the word, making the Hard mode a far more demanding and strategic experience.
Contributions & Responsibilities
- Designed and developed a browser-based word puzzle game inspired by Wordle.
- Coded the game logic to handle word validation, letter positioning, and feedback systems.
- Tested and debugged gameplay mechanics and edge cases to ensure accuracy and fairness in word validation.
- Deployed the game for web browsers, ensuring accessibility and ease of play.
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Research Summary
Iterative design emphasizes retaining a simple core loop while layering additional complexity to sustain engagement and challenge. In Rules of Game 2022: Specific Techniques from Discerning Designers, industry experts highlight how extending existing mechanics can create meaningful and new experiences while preserving the core gameplay loop (Rouse III et al., 2022). This principle was applied in my personal project, Vordle, where I maintained the core loop of the famous web game, Wordle, but introduced a higher difficulty mode for more complexity (Wardle, 2021). It uses the same core gameplay loop, but includes a game mode with a higher difficulty where the player is only shown the number of letters that are in the correct or incorrect place, instead of showing the letters that are correct (Rouse III et al., 2022; Wardle, 2021). This approach creates a more challenging, rewarding experience for players looking for deeper problem solving (Rouse III et al., 2022; Wardle, 2021).
References
- Rouse III, R., Lantz, F., Todd, E., Dorias, O., & Patel, C. (2022). Rules of the game 2022: Specific techniques from discerning designers [Video]. Game Developers Conference. https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1027886/Rules-of-the-Game-2022
- Wardle, J. (2021). Wordle [Web game] The New York Times Company. https://www.nytimes.com/games/wordle/index.html