Changelog

v0.1.1 Bug fix | January 06, 2024

In this bug fix release, changes have been made to improve the UX and SEO.

Improvements

  • Action fields are now grayed out if players do not have admin permission. This is to prevent confusion
  • Every preset and every gamemode now has icons
  • Each page now has its own meta tags including headers, which also show the status of the game rounds
  • CategoryClash can now be installed as a WPA
  • Some minor improvements...

Bug-fixes

  • Correction of the malfunction of the countdown timer

v0.0.1 First Release | December 26, 2023

Look forward to CategoryClash - the website for city, country, river in online mode! This website turns the classic game into a modern experience. Challenge friends from all over the world and show off your knowledge in different categories while collecting points in real time. The user interface is not only easy to understand, but also offers a variety of game modes. In addition to the classic mode, you can choose from other game variants to increase the excitement. Whether you prefer to play alone against the clock or compete with others in real-time duels - CategoryClash offers the right option for every type of player. The variety doesn't stop there. The website allows you to choose from a wealth of presets to customize the gaming experience according to your preferences. This turns every round into a new adventure, as the combination of categories and game modes constantly provides variety.

Built-in game modes

  • Classic: Find words that start with a specific letter
  • End: Find words that end with a specific letter
  • Reverse: Find words that start with a specific word. Written backwards

Built-in presets

  • Classic
  • Movies
  • Nature
  • Sports
  • Holidays
  • Music
  • Travel
  • Food
  • Literature

Built-in settings

  • Rounds: Determine how many rounds you want to play
  • Visibility: Decide whether only friends can join via invitation link, or whether public players can join
  • Maximum Players: Determine how many players can join your lobby
  • Letters: Determine which letters are available for selection
  • Letters: Determine which letters are available for selection
  • Points:
    • Only Solution: How many points are awarded if a player has the only correct solution in a category
    • Correct Word: How many points are awarded if a player has a correct solution that does not match any other player's solution
    • Duplicate Word: How many points are awarded if a player has a correct solution that matches another player's solution
    • Wrong Word: How many points (negative) are awarded if a player has an incorrect solution
    • Empty Word: How many points (negative) are awarded if a player has not completed a category
  • Stop-Mode
    • Stop-Button: Players must press a stop button to end the round
    • Countdown: A round ends automatically after a set countdown has elapsed
      • Time in seconds: Countdown time in seconds