v0.0.8

- remove background animation
- add "easy" mode (single guess per reveal)

README.md

@@ -11,8 +11,9 @@ app_file: app.py
 tags:
  - game
  - vocabulary
-  - streamlit
+ - streamlit
  - education
+short_description: Fast paced word guessing game
 ---
 
 # Wrdler
@@ -178,6 +179,10 @@ All test files must be placed in the `/tests` folder. This ensures a clean proje
 
 ## Changelog
 
+### v0.0.8
+ - remove background animation
+ - add "easy" mode (single guess per reveal)
+
 ### v0.0.7 
  - fix guess bug - allowing guesses only after word guessed or letter revealed
 

wrdler/__init__.py

@@ -8,5 +8,5 @@ Key differences from BattleWords:
 - 2 free letter guesses at game start
 """
 
-__version__ = "0.0.7"
+__version__ = "0.0.8"
 __all__ = ["models", "generator", "logic", "ui", "word_loader"]

wrdler/game_storage.py

@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ def serialize_game_settings(
         username: Player's name
         score: Final score achieved
         time_seconds: Time taken to complete (in seconds)
-        game_mode: Game mode ("classic" or "too_easy")
+        game_mode: Game mode ("classic", "easy" or "too easy")
         grid_size: Grid width in columns (default: 8 for Wrdler's 8x6 grid)
         spacer: Word spacing configuration (not used in Wrdler, kept for compatibility)
         may_overlap: Whether words can overlap (always False in Wrdler)
@@ -291,7 +291,7 @@ def save_game_to_hf(
         username: Player's name
         score: Final score achieved
         time_seconds: Time taken to complete (in seconds)
-        game_mode: Game mode ("classic" or "too_easy")
+        game_mode: Game mode ("classic", "easy" or "too easy")
         grid_size: Grid width (default: 8 for 8x6 Wrdler grid)
         spacer: Word spacing (not used in Wrdler, kept for compatibility)
         may_overlap: Whether words can overlap (always False in Wrdler)
@@ -403,7 +403,7 @@ def load_game_from_sid(
         dict: Challenge settings containing:
             - challenge_id: Unique challenge identifier
             - wordlist_source: Source wordlist file (e.g., "classic.txt")
-            - game_mode: Game mode ("classic" or "too_easy")
+            - game_mode: Game mode ("classic", "easy" or "too easy")
             - grid_size: Grid width (8 for Wrdler's 8x6 grid)
             - puzzle_options: Puzzle configuration (spacer=0, may_overlap=False)
             - users: Array of user results, each with:

wrdler/logic.py

@@ -74,8 +74,16 @@ def reveal_cell(state: GameState, letter_map: Dict[Coord, str], coord: Coord) ->
     state.revealed.add(coord)
     # Determine if this reveal uncovered a letter or an empty cell
     ch = letter_map.get(coord, "·")
-    # Only allow guessing if a letter was revealed; preserve existing True (e.g., after a correct guess)
-    state.can_guess = state.can_guess or (ch != "·")
+
+    # Allow guessing after reveal depending on game mode:
+    # - classic: only if a letter was revealed
+    # - easy / too easy: after any reveal (letter or empty)
+    if state.game_mode in ("easy", "too easy"):
+        state.can_guess = True
+    else:
+        # Only allow guessing if a letter was revealed; preserve existing True
+        state.can_guess = state.can_guess or (ch != "·")
+
     if ch == "·":
         state.last_action = f"Revealed empty at ({coord.x+1},{coord.y+1})."
     else:
@@ -184,11 +192,13 @@ def is_game_over(state: GameState) -> bool:
 
 
 def compute_tier(score: int) -> str:
-    if score >= 42:
+    if score >= 45:
+        return "Legendary"
+    if 42 <= score <= 44:
         return "Fantastic"
-    if 38 <= score <= 41:
+    if 39 <= score <= 41:
         return "Great"
-    if 34 <= score <= 37:
+    if 35 <= score <= 38:
         return "Good"
     return "Keep practicing"
 

wrdler/models.py

@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ class GameState:
     - score: Current score.
     - last_action: Last action message.
     - can_guess: Whether player can guess.
-    - game_mode: Game mode ("classic" or "too easy").
+    - game_mode: Game mode ("classic", "easy" or "too easy").
     - points_by_word: Points earned per word.
     - start_time: Game start time.
     - end_time: Game end time.
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ class GameState:
     score: int = 0
     last_action: str = ""
     can_guess: bool = False
-    game_mode: Literal["classic", "too easy"] = "classic"
+    game_mode: Literal["classic", "easy", "too easy"] = "classic"
     points_by_word: Dict[str, int] = field(default_factory=dict)
     start_time: Optional[datetime] = None
     end_time: Optional[datetime] = None

wrdler/ui.py

@@ -234,7 +234,7 @@ ocean_background_css = """
     repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 0 1px, transparent 1px 18px);
   mix-blend-mode: screen;
   opacity: 0.10;
-  animation: waveOverlayScroll 16s linear infinite;
+  /* animation: waveOverlayScroll 16s linear infinite; */
 }
 .stIFrame {
     margin-bottom:25px;
@@ -300,27 +300,27 @@ def inject_ocean_layers() -> None:
             z-index: 11; 
             background: radial-gradient(150% 100% at 50% -20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.10) 0%, transparent 60%); 
             background-size: 150% 150%;  /* reduced from 300% */
-            animation: oceanHighlight 12s ease-in-out infinite;  /* doubled from 6s */
+            /* animation: oceanHighlight 12s ease-in-out infinite; */  /* doubled from 6s */ 
           }
           .bw-bg-long { 
             z-index: 12; 
             background: repeating-linear-gradient(-6deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 0px, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 18px, rgba(0,0,0,0.04) 18px, rgba(0,0,0,0.04) 48px); 
             background-size: 150% 150%;  /* reduced from 320% */
-            animation: oceanLong 36s linear infinite;  /* doubled from 18s */
+            /* animation: oceanLong 36s linear infinite; */ /* doubled from 18s */
             opacity: 0.2; 
           }
           .bw-bg-mid { 
             z-index: 13; 
             background: repeating-linear-gradient(-12deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.10) 0px, rgba(255,255,255,0.10) 10px, rgba(0,0,0,0.05) 10px, rgba(0,0,0,0.05) 26px); 
             background-size: 150% 150%;  /* reduced from 260% */
-            animation: oceanMid 24s linear infinite;  /* doubled from 12s */
+            /* animation: oceanMid 24s linear infinite; */ /* doubled from 12s */
             opacity: 0.2; 
           }
           .bw-bg-fine { 
             z-index: 14; 
             background: repeating-linear-gradient(-18deg, var(--foam) 0px, var(--foam) 4px, transparent 4px, transparent 12px); 
             background-size: 120% 120%;  /* reduced from 200% */
-            animation: oceanFine 14s linear infinite;  /* doubled from 7s */
+            /* animation: oceanFine 14s linear infinite; */  /* doubled from 7s */
             opacity: 0.15; 
           }
         </style>
@@ -844,7 +844,7 @@ def _render_sidebar():
         st.header("SETTINGS")        
 
         st.header("Game Mode")
-        game_modes = ["classic", "too easy"]
+        game_modes = ["classic", "easy", "too easy"]  # <-- added "easy"
         default_mode = "classic"
         if "game_mode" not in st.session_state:
             st.session_state.game_mode = default_mode
@@ -854,7 +854,7 @@ def _render_sidebar():
             options=game_modes,
             index=game_modes.index(current_mode) if current_mode in game_modes else 0,
             key="game_mode",
-            on_change=_on_game_option_change,  # was _new_game
+            on_change=_on_game_option_change,
         )
 
         st.header("Wordlist Controls")
@@ -1169,11 +1169,16 @@ def _render_grid(state: GameState, letter_map, show_grid_ticks: bool = True):
         if auto_mark_completed_words(state):
             _sync_back(state)
 
-        # Only allow guessing if a letter was revealed or after a correct guess
+        # Allow guessing after reveal per mode:
+        # - classic: only after a letter reveal
+        # - easy/too easy: after any reveal (letter or empty)
         action = (state.last_action or "").strip()
-        if action.startswith("Revealed '"):
-            st.session_state.can_guess = True
-        # Do NOT set can_guess to True for empty cell reveals
+        if state.game_mode in ("easy", "too easy"):
+            if action.startswith("Revealed '") or action.startswith("Revealed empty"):
+                st.session_state.can_guess = True
+        else:
+            if action.startswith("Revealed '"):
+                st.session_state.can_guess = True
 
         # Play sound effect based on hit or miss
         if action.startswith("Revealed '"):
@@ -1963,4 +1968,24 @@ def _on_game_option_change() -> None:
     st.session_state.pop("share_sid", None)
 
     # Start a fresh game with updated options
+    # Replace only the shown section in wrdler/ui.py
+
+    def _render_guess_form(state: GameState):    
+        # Initialize incorrect guesses list in session state (safety check)
+        if "incorrect_guesses" not in st.session_state:
+            st.session_state.incorrect_guesses = []
+
+        # Enable guessing after correct guess or reveal per mode
+        action = (state.last_action or "").strip()
+        if action.startswith("Correct!"):
+            st.session_state.can_guess = True
+        else:
+            if state.game_mode in ("easy", "too easy"):
+                if action.startswith("Revealed '") or action.startswith("Revealed empty"):
+                    st.session_state.can_guess = True
+            else:
+                if action.startswith("Revealed '"):
+                    st.session_state.can_guess = True
+
+        # ... rest of function unchanged ...
     _new_game()