Wordlingo
Solve word puzzles, learn new languages, and build your vocabulary - all in one game!



Project Overview
Wordlingo is an innovative word puzzle game that combines the addictive mechanics of word-guessing games with language learning functionality. The app challenges users to guess hidden words while simultaneously building their vocabulary in up to 10 different languages. After solving each puzzle, users see translations and example sentences to reinforce language learning in a fun, engaging way.
Features
The app offers a complete word puzzle and language learning experience:
- Game Mechanics:
- Daily challenge with a new unique word every day
- Random puzzle mode with customizable word length (4, 5, or 6 letters)
- Classic word-guessing gameplay with letter position feedback
- Shareable results to challenge friends
- Language Learning System:
- Support for 10 languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, and Portuguese
- Word translations with example sentences in context
- Vocabulary reinforcement through repeated gameplay
- Learning integrated seamlessly with entertainment
- Progress Tracking:
- Comprehensive statistics dashboard
- Current and best streak tracking
- Success rate monitoring
- Complete history of solved puzzles
- User Experience:
- Clean, intuitive interface
- Smooth animations and visual feedback
- Onboarding tutorial for new users
- Optimized for portrait mode on iPhone and iPad
Technical Details
Built natively for both iOS and Android platforms:
- iOS Development:
- SwiftUI framework for reactive user interface
- MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) design pattern
- Core Data for persistent storage
- Efficient state management with Combine framework
- Android Development:
- Kotlin as primary language
- MVVM architecture with LiveData and ViewModel
- Room database for local data persistence
- Coroutines for asynchronous operations
- Shared Architecture Concepts:
- Repository pattern for data operations
- Clean Architecture principles
- Dependency injection
- Unit and UI testing across platforms
- Data Management:
- Local database for word lists and translations
- Structured data models for game progress
- Efficient language resource handling
- CSV parsing for translation imports
- Cross-platform sync capabilities
- User Interface:
- Custom animations for game feedback
- Responsive layout adaptable to different screen sizes
- Accessible design with clear visual cues
- Material Design principles on Android
- Optimized for one-handed gameplay on both platforms
Development Process
The development of Wordlingo showcases our ability to create engaging, educational apps that blend entertainment with practical utility:
- Concept development through user research and market analysis
- UI/UX design with focus on simplicity and engagement
- Implementation of complex game logic with SwiftUI
- Optimization for performance across all iOS devices
- Integration of multilingual content with proper localization handling
- Rigorous testing for gameplay balance and educational value