Game is functional but not FUN

So far so good.  I aimed for a super simple scope so I would have time to iterate on the mechanics. Had something working last night and have more mechanics this morning.

It’s a simple word game where sending correct words digs into deeper layers.  Only words from the same layers can be combined.

Word-Digger! (play it here: http://mcsdwvl.github.io/worddigger/build/build.html )

layers

The problem is it’s not fun at all!  I think I need to change the basic mechanic.  Clicking letters is BORING.  Maybe I should make users select contiguous letters?  Maybe I should make a stricter time limit/moves limit?  There’s no pressure and no puzzle, so nothing is fun!  Gotta take a break, walk the dog, and try to figure out where to go from here.