Show HN: I made an anagram word game for mobile in C++ and Go

Anagrams are words formed by rearranging the letters of another word, like "LISTEN" to "SILENT" or "MELON" to "LEMON". Anagram Arena is a word game that challenges you to unscramble words from 5 letters to 9 letters, fighting against the clock and other players.

Fun fact: If all of its letters are different, a 5-letter word has 120 different anagrams. Most of them are just meaningless gibberish, so unscrambling it can be quite a challenge. A 6-letter word has 720 anagrams, a 7-letter word has 5.040 anagrams, an 8-letter word has 40.320 anagrams, and finally, a 9-letter word has staggering 362.880 anagrams!

Single- and multiplayer with 18.000+ words across 50+ levels.

8 power-ups to attack and defend and just spice things up.

4 beautiful UI themes crafted with love to match your mood.

Many popular word games, like Wordle, Scrabble, Words With Friends and Anagram Magic, captivate players worldwide, but covering them all is impractical. That's why we compare Anagram Arena only to Wordle and Scrabble, showcasing how our game's unique anagram challenges stand out.

Wordle is a viral single player online word game where players guess a 5-letter word in 6 tries, using color coded hints (green for correct, yellow for misplaced letters). Its minimalist design and daily challenge format make it highly engaging. Anagram Arena uses a different approach, by giving players all letters upfront and making them unscramble words from 5 letters to 9 letters, before time runs out. It can be fully enjoyed solo, just like Wordle, but it also features multiplayer and power-ups, offering more interactive experience to those seeking it.

Scrabble is a beloved multiplayer word game where players compete on a grid, forming words from letter tiles with varying point values, emphasizing strategy and vocabulary. Known for its focus on skillful word placement, it’s a timeless favorite. Anagram Arena plays without a grid, focusing on words in isolation, rather than combining them together. Its multiplayer matches are typically much shorter, taking about 1 minute, so it's easier to squeeze one in during a break. Unlike Scrabble, it also features single player for a more relaxing experience.

Hi, I'm Jacky, the creator of Anagram Arena. Beyond my love for making games, I'm usually out playing tennis, flipping through books or hanging out with my family. I put tons of time and heart into Anagram Arena and I hope it brings you lots of fun.

Fun fact: Most of this game was coded in C++. Yeah, I'm kinda old-school. 🤷‍♂️