Inspiration ThePuzzleTile was inspired by my love for classic tile puzzles and the joy they bring. I wanted to modernize this experience, combining it with social engagement on Reddit so players worldwide can challenge each other and share their creations.
What it does The app lets users create, shuffle, and post tile puzzles directly to Reddit. Others can view these puzzles, interactively solve them within our platform, and even create their own. It’s a seamless blend of gaming, creativity, and community.
How we built it We built ThePuzzleTile using React for frontend interactivity, combined with the Devvit platform for backend Reddit integration. The puzzles’ state is embedded directly inside Reddit posts, avoiding complex databases and leveraging markdown and JSON for gameplay.
Challenges we ran into One tricky part was embedding rich puzzle data within the constraints of Reddit posts while ensuring others could reliably fetch and solve them. Also, handling sandbox limitations like blocking native alerts required redesigning some UX patterns.
Accomplishments that we're proud of I have created only a part of it but the game is incomplete without the instructiveness of the users. The game have a potential to grow.
What we learned I learned a lot about Typescript(as I first time used typescript in developing). I have also learned how to communicate with community and seek help. I also learned about how devvit app works
What's next for ThePuzzleTile Next, we plan to add multiplayer competitions, puzzle leaderboards, and more customization options for puzzles. I want to keep working on this project.
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