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🚀 Reflex Click Game: a tiny React challenge to practice timers and state

If you want a quick React challenge that hits the essentials—state, effects, timers, and UI feedback—this one is for you.

Build a reflex click game where:

  • A circle switches between red and green at random intervals
  • Clicking green increases the score
  • Clicking red ends the game
  • A timer counts down to 0
  • You win by reaching the target score before time runs out

Why this is a great mini‑project

  • Real practice with useEffect and cleanup
  • Timer logic + random intervals
  • Conditional rendering

Key skills you’ll use

  • React state management
  • Effect cleanup and timing
  • Controlled UI updates
  • Basic game logic

👉 Ready to play (and build)?
https://www.reactchallenges.com/challenges/reflex-click-game

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