word-chain-game

Description

Word Chain Game is a minimalist word puzzle where players build a chain by entering words that start with the last letter of the previous word. Starting with any word, each new entry must follow the sequence—like "CAT" leading to "TOUR"—while avoiding repeated words, spelling errors, or delays over 10 seconds. The challenge increases every 5 words, as the minimum word length requirement grows. Available in multiple languages including English (US, UK, AU, IN), French, Japanese, Hindi, Korean, Russian, Thai, German, and Portuguese, the game interface remains in English. Score points per valid word, with bonuses for longer, rarer words, quick responses, and maintaining a time streak. A local high score system tracks your best run, viewable in debug mode, though scores aren't saved online. Created as a simple Python project, Word Chain Game is free to download, full of charm, and best enjoyed with low expectations and an eye for bugs.