Lingo
GAMER
Last updated
GAMER
Last updated
Lingo is a word puzzle game where players aim to guess a secret word within a limited number of attempts. At the start of the game, a secret word is chosen from a predefined library. The word’s length is fixed for the game, and player is given a set number of attempts to guess the word.
Each guess the player makes must be a valid word from the Lingo dictionary (closed for now to prevent bots). This ensures consistency and fairness, as only legitimate words are accepted as guesses during gameplay.
The color of the tiles will change to show how close your guess was to the word.
🟩 - In the word and in the correct spot.
🟧 - In the word but in the wrong spot.
⬜ - Not in the word in any spot.
On Lingo, players aren't limited to just solving puzzles—they can also create their own. As a puzzle creator, you have the flexibility to design challenges by selecting a word from the platform's extensive word library and setting customizable parameters such as the number of allowed attempts, and even a time limit for solving. Additionally, you can define a toll range and reward multiplier, allowing you to set the stakes for your puzzle.
While Witty’s Lingo allows full flexibility in creating word puzzles—players can set any word length, number of attempts, and timers—the front-end groups puzzles based on similar characteristics to create a more intuitive gaming experience. These groupings help players quickly find the type of game they want to play, while maintaining variety and challenge.
Here are the five game modes available in Lingo:
Classic Play
Word Length: 5 letters
Description: This is the classic experience most players are familiar with.
Classic Plus
Word Length: 4, 6, or 7 letters
Description: A step up from Classic Play, Classic Plus offers more variety by incorporating shorter or longer words.
Alpha Bet
Word Length: Guess a single letter
Description: This high-risk, high-reward mode allows players to guess a single letter. This mode is all about luck, making it perfect for those times when you want to take a breather from the more strategy-heavy modes.
Baby Words
Word Length: 2 or 3 letters
Description: A fun and easy mode with very short words, perfect for quick, casual gameplay.
Big Boy Words
Word Length: 8 letters or more
Description: For players seeking a serious challenge, Big Boy Words offers long, difficult words that will test even the most seasoned puzzle solvers.
In Witty there are two types of games designed to appeal to both blockchain enthusiasts and newcomers: free-to-play and pay-to-play.
Free-to-Play Games
Free-to-play games are designed to attract players who may not be familiar with blockchain technology. These games require no payment to participate, making them ideal for introducing new users to the platform and getting them comfortable with the mechanics of crypto gaming. Free-to-play games serve as an onboarding tool, encouraging broader participation and helping players ease into the concept of crypto rewards.
Pay-to-Play Games
Pay-to-play games offer a more competitive and rewarding experience, utilizing the unique toll system that makes Arcade games stand out. In these games, puzzle creators have the ability to set both a toll range and a multiplier.
Toll Range: The puzzle creator specifies a minimum and maximum amount that players can pay to participate. Players are free to choose any amount within this range, providing flexibility based on their risk appetite.
Multiplier: The multiplier determines the reward players will receive if they successfully solve the puzzle. The player's reward is calculated by multiplying their toll by the multiplier set by the puzzle creator.
For example, if a puzzle has:
A toll range of 1 to 2 ETH
A multiplier of 3
A player can choose to pay anywhere within that range. If a player opts to pay 1.5 ETH, they would receive 4.5 ETH (1.5 ETH * 3) as a reward for correctly solving the puzzle. The higher the toll a player pays within the set range, the greater their potential reward.
This dynamic toll system adds a strategic layer to the game, allowing players to balance risk and reward while offering puzzle creators more control over the game’s economy. It also creates exciting opportunities for players who feel confident in their puzzle-solving skills to maximize their potential winnings by paying higher tolls.
While invisible to the puzzle solvers, puzzle creators should be aware of the protocol fees that exist for solving puzzles. The protocol fees come in two forms: the Creator Fee and the Payout Fee.
Creator Fee
100
The toll solvers pay
Payout Fee
400
The reward given to solvers
