Gridlock Daily

Inspiration

I wanted to create a daily habit-forming logic game directly within the Reddit UI. Inspired by the simplicity of daily word games and the spatial challenge of tangrams, I built Gridlock Daily.

How I Built It

The project is built on the Devvit platform. I developed a custom grid-based engine that handles drag-and-drop interactions for unique blocks. The game state is managed to ensure a consistent daily challenge for all users.

Challenges I Faced

The biggest challenge was deploying from a cloud environment. I had to overcome several networking hurdles and "localhost" loops to get the CLI to authenticate with Reddit. I also had to learn how to navigate Reddit's automated spam filters to ensure the game was visible to the community.

What I Learned

I gained a deep understanding of Reddit's new developer ecosystem, specifically how to build interactive "Custom Posts" and manage app versions through the CLI.

Built With

• api
• devvit
• node.js
• npm
• react
• reddit
• typescript