CanWords Challenge

CanWords Challenge is a fun, fast-paced word-puzzle game that tests your vocabulary and reflexes. Tap letter tiles to spell words that all begin with a common three-letter prefix, guided by clever, context-driven clues.


Game Overview
In each round, you’re presented with a themed clue (e.g. “A can that gives light”), and a shuffled pool of letter tiles. Your task:
1. Tap the tiles in sequence to build the answer.
2. Beat the clock—you have 60 seconds to solve each word.
3. Use hints wisely—reveal the full answer a limited number of times.


Key Features
• Interactive Letter-Tile Input
• Drag-and-tap tiles split across two rows, each styled with vibrant colors, smooth shadows, and bounce animations.
• Incorrect taps are blocked; only the next correct letter is accepted.
• Dynamic Timer & Pause
• A 60-second countdown per word, displayed in a pill-style timer.
• One-tap pause/resume overlay lets you take a quick break without losing your progress.
• Custom Alerts & Game Over Flow
• Fully bespoke pop-up alerts celebrate perfect streaks with confetti or show the correct word on mistakes.
• Options to “Play Again” or return “Home” directly from any alert.
• Progressive Scoring & Bonuses
• Earn 1 point per correct answer, plus an extra bonus point for fast solves (>5s remaining).
• Your score badge remains fixed at the top, so you always know how you’re doing.
• Hint System
• Three hints per game: tap to reveal the full answer when you’re really stuck.
• Visual feedback and button disabling once hints run out.
• Sleek, Responsive UI
• Adaptive layout centers content on tall screens and scrolls when needed on shorter ones.
• Modern color palette (deep slate, coral, violet) with semantic colors for Dark Mode.
• Stylish fonts (AvenirNext, MarkerFelt) for clear hierarchy and personality.
• Visual Polish
• Bounce animations on tiles, shadowed pill containers, and confetti emitter for winning moments.
• Accessibility & Maintainability
• VoiceOver labels and hints on every control.
• Dynamic Type support for larger fonts.
• Clean, modular code organized into extensions for easy future updates.


Challenge yourself with unique clues, spanning “can,” “pan,” and “man” prefixes—or tailor your own list. Whether you’re a word-nerd or just love a brain-teaser, CanWords Challenge will sharpen your mind and keep you coming back for more!