"Calm before the storm" is idiom. At the beginning when you trying guess a word it is quiet and peaceful. When you start losing chances it is less quiet and more difficulty.
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Yes, I understand that phrase is idiom, but still I don't feel a connection to the theme. Maybe you should put more dramatic audiovisual experience to that game, because even if I lose some chances I still felt calm, and don't get me wrong, this is just suggestion how to improve, game is good overall