Rhyzmo

Inspiration

I had been thinking about building a fun, AI-assisted word game for a while, and this hackathon finally pushed me to commit. I wanted a game that challenges creativity, works solo or with friends, and gives smart AI hints in real time.

What it does

Rhyzmo is a multi-layer rhyming game. Players type or speak rhymes, get AI hints if stuck, and build a growing word chain — solo or with friends.

How we built it

Frontend: React + Tailwind, optional speech input, LocalStorage for scores

Backend: FastAPI + WebSockets for real-time updates

AI agent: Fetch.ai-inspired hints, rhyme validation with Datamuse API, prevents repeated words

Challenges we ran into

• Handling repeated words in chains
• Keeping real-time multiplayer in sync
• Designing AI hints that are helpful but not too easy

Accomplishments that we're proud of

• Fully playable solo and multiplayer modes
• Real-time AI-assisted hints
• Two-hour playtest with my roommate revealed insights and helped refine the UX

What we learned

• Multi-layer planning in games is tricky for both humans and AI
• Real-time WebSocket integration needs careful handling
• Player feedback is invaluable to improve rules and hints

What's next for Rhyzmo

• Smarter hint system that adapts to difficulty
• Expanded multi-player rooms and leaderboards

Built With

• datamuse-api
• fastapi
• fetch.ai
• javascript
• localstorage
• python
• railway
• react
• render
• tailwindcss
• vercel
• websocket