GridLock

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**Grid Lock – A Playdate Word Puzzle Challenge!**

Race the clock and chain letters in Grid Lock, a fast-paced word hunt built exclusively for the Playdate! Trace paths through a 5×5 or 6×6 grid of letters, find as many words as you can in 2 minutes, and climb the highscores. Every grid is fresh, every round is different, and longer words mean bigger points.

**Key Features:**

⏱️ **2-Minute Rounds** – Quick sessions that fit the Playdate. Find words fast or take a breath—the choice is yours until time’s up!

🔤 **Chain Adjacent Letters** – Build words by moving to neighboring cells (up, down, left, right, or diagonal). No reusing letters in the same word—3 letters minimum!

📐 **Two Grid Sizes** – Pick a **5×5** grid for classic speed or a **6×6** grid for more letters and deeper hunts. Grids are rolled from Boggle-style dice so each game is unique.

📈 **Score Bigger with Longer Words** – 3 letters = 1 pt, 4 = 2, 5 = 3, 6 = 4, 7 = 5… the longer the word, the sweeter the score!

🏆 **Highscores & Stats** – Top 8 scores saved with your initials. Track total games, words found, average score, best word length, and improvement streaks.

🎯 **Dozens of Achievements** – First word, word-count milestones, long words (5–8 letters), lifetime totals, streaks, and climbing to #1 on the board. Plenty to unlock!

📖 **Practice Mode & Tutorial** – No timer in Practice; learn the word list and try the 5x5 grid at your own pace. Full in-game tutorial for rules, controls, and tips.

Inspired by classic letter-grid word games, Grid Lock brings 1-bit word hunting with a Playdate twist!

🔗 Download now and lock in your best score!