Complete reference of all game mechanics, modes, and terminology used in LexiClash.
- Blast Mode
- A fast-paced game mode where submitting words quickly builds combo chains for multiplied scores. Features special tile effects like fire, ice, bomb, and lightning.
- Related: Combo, Tile
- Blast Move
- Special abilities usable during Blast mode gameplay, including Shuffle (rearrange tiles), Hint (reveal a word), and Time Freeze (pause timer).
- Related: Blast Mode, Hint
- Board
- The grid of letter tiles where players find and trace words. Board size and layout vary by game mode.
- Related: Grid, Tile
- Bomb Tile
- A special tile in Blast mode that explodes a 3x3 area when used in a word, clearing 9 tiles at once.
- Related: Blast Mode, Tile
- Combo
- A scoring mechanic in Blast mode where submitting words consecutively within a time window builds combo levels, each increasing the score multiplier.
- Related: Combo Chain, Combo Multiplier
- Combo Chain
- An unbroken sequence of words submitted within the combo time window. Longer chains mean higher multipliers and more points.
- Related: Combo, Combo Multiplier
- Combo Multiplier
- The score multiplier earned through combo chains. Starts at 1x and increases with each consecutive word: 1.5x, 2x, 2.5x, 3x, and beyond.
- Related: Combo, Score
- Coins
- In-game currency earned by playing games. Used to purchase cosmetics, power-ups, and other items. Earned based on score performance.
- Related: Score, XP
- Daily Buzz
- A special daily challenge featuring a trending topic or theme. The board image and words relate to current events or cultural moments.
- Related: Daily Challenge
- Daily Challenge
- A once-per-day puzzle where all players worldwide receive the same board. Compare scores on the global leaderboard.
- Related: Leaderboard, Word Hunt
- Fire Round
- An intensified round in certain game modes where the timer is shorter but points are doubled.
- Related: Timer
- Fire Tile
- A special tile in Blast mode (red glow) that clears its entire row when used in a word.
- Related: Blast Mode, Tile
- Grid
- The arrangement of letter tiles on the board. Standard grids are 4x4 or 5x5. Letters can connect horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
- Related: Board, Tile
- Hint
- A power-up that reveals a valid word on the board (Classic/Blast) or a correct letter position (Word Hunt). Limited uses per game.
- Related: Blast Move
- Ice Tile
- A special tile in Blast mode (blue shimmer) that freezes adjacent tiles in place when triggered, preventing them from moving during cascades.
- Related: Blast Mode, Tile
- Leaderboard
- Rankings showing top players by score, streak, or other metrics. Includes daily, weekly, and all-time boards.
- Related: Score, MMR
- Lightning Tile
- A special tile in Blast mode (yellow spark) that clears its entire column when used in a word.
- Related: Blast Mode, Tile
- Lobby
- The multiplayer waiting room where players gather before a game starts. The host can configure game settings and start the match.
- Related: Multiplayer, Room
- MMR
- Matchmaking Rating. A hidden skill rating used to match players of similar ability in ranked multiplayer games.
- Related: Ranked Mode, Multiplayer
- Multiplayer
- Game mode where 2-8 players compete in real-time on the same board via WebSocket connections. Supports Classic, Blast, and Word Hunt modes.
- Related: Lobby, Room
- Neo-Brutalist
- The visual design style of LexiClash, characterized by bold borders, hard shadows (no blur), chunky typography, and high-contrast colors.
- Ranked Mode
- Competitive multiplayer where wins and losses affect your MMR. Players are matched based on skill level.
- Related: MMR, Multiplayer
- Rarity Multiplier
- A bonus scoring factor applied to uncommon or rare words. Less frequently used valid words earn higher multipliers.
- Related: Score
- Room
- A multiplayer game session. Each room has a unique code that players can share to invite others.
- Related: Lobby, Multiplayer
- Score
- Points earned for finding valid words. Base score equals word length minus one. Modified by combo multipliers, rarity bonuses, and game mode.
- Related: Combo Multiplier, Rarity Multiplier
- Series
- A set of consecutive multiplayer games played in the same room. Series tracking shows win/loss records between players.
- Related: Multiplayer
- Single Player
- Game modes played against AI opponents or solo. Includes Classic, Blast, and practice modes without real-time opponents.
- Spectator
- A player who watches a multiplayer game without participating. Spectators can see the board and scores but cannot submit words.
- Related: Multiplayer
- Streak
- The number of consecutive days a player has completed at least one game. Maintaining streaks earns bonus rewards.
- Related: Daily Challenge
- Target Word
- The hidden word players must guess in Word Hunt mode. Feedback clues (green, yellow, gray) guide players toward the answer.
- Related: Word Hunt
- Tile
- An individual letter cell on the game board. Tiles can be selected and connected to form words. Special tiles have additional effects in Blast mode.
- Related: Board, Grid
- Timer
- The countdown clock that limits game duration. When it reaches zero, the round ends and scores are finalized.
- Related: Fire Round
- Vocabulary
- The dictionary of valid words accepted by the game. LexiClash supports multiple language dictionaries for Hebrew, English, Swedish, Japanese, and Spanish.
- Related: Word Validation
- Word Hunt
- A Wordle-inspired puzzle mode where players guess a hidden target word with limited attempts. Color-coded clues indicate correct letters and positions.
- Related: Target Word, Daily Challenge
- Word Validation
- The process of checking whether a submitted word exists in the game dictionary. Invalid words are rejected and do not score points.
- Related: Vocabulary
- XP
- Experience Points earned through gameplay. Accumulating XP increases your player level, unlocking cosmetic rewards and achievements.
- Related: Coins, Score