creatorlimen/word-naija

# Word Naija A culturally localized, offline-first word puzzle game built with Expo + React Native. Word Naija blends familiar word-game mechanics with Nigerian English and Pidgin vocabulary. Players swipe letters to form words, fill a crossword-style grid, unlock levels, and earn coins through level completion and bonus words. ## Highlights - Offline-first gameplay with local dictionary and generated levels - Nigerian/Pidgin flavored vocabulary and themed level titles - Swipe-based letter selection with backtrack support - Crossword grid with animated reveals and completion effects - Bonus extra-word system with coin reward milestones - Onboarding (FTUE), coach marks, haptics, and synthesized audio cues - Progress persistence via AsyncStorage ## Tech Stack - Expo SDK 54 - React 19 + React Native 0.81 - TypeScript - `expo-audio`, `expo-asset`, `expo-file-system/legacy`, `expo-haptics`, `expo-linear-gradient`, `expo-blur` - `@react-native-async-storage/async-storage` ## Quick Start ### Prerequisites - Node.js 18+ - npm - Expo CLI via `npx expo` - Android Studio emulator or physical device with Expo Go/Dev build ### Install ```bash npm install ``` ### Run ```bash npm run start ``` Useful variants: ```bash npm run android npm run ios npm run web ``` If Metro cache issues appear: ```bash npx expo start -c ``` ## Scripts - `npm run start`: Start Expo Metro server - `npm run android`: Launch Android target via Expo - `npm run ios`: Launch iOS target via Expo - `npm run web`: Launch web target via Expo - `npm run validate:levels`: Generate/validate all configured levels using `tools/validate_levels.ts` ## Project Structure ```text . |- App.tsx # App root: providers, font loading, navigator shell |- index.ts # Expo root registration |- components/ # UI screens and reusable game components | |- HomeScreen.tsx | |- GameBoard.tsx | |- Grid.tsx | |- LetterCircle.tsx | |- Toolbar.tsx | |- LevelComp …