Word games are a popular genre of games that involve creating, finding, or guessing words from letters, clues, or categories. Some of the hottest games of the word games genre are:
• Wordle: A daily online puzzle game that challenges players to guess a five-letter word in six tries or less. The game gives feedback on each guess by indicating which letters are correct and in the right position (green), which letters are correct but in the wrong position (yellow), and which letters are incorrect (gray). The game has become a viral sensation since its launch in October 2021
• Scrabble: A classic board game that involves forming words from letter tiles on a grid. Players score points based on the length and difficulty of the words they create, as well as the bonus squares they use. Scrabble can be played with up to four players or solo against a computer or an app
• Boggle: A word search game that involves finding as many words as possible from a grid of 16 letter dice. Players have three minutes to write down all the words they can form by connecting adjacent letters horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Words must be at least three letters long and cannot be repeated. Boggle can be played with two or more players or solo against a timer or an app
• Blank Slate: A party game that involves filling in the blank with a word that matches a given category or clue. Each round, one player reveals a card with a word and a blank, such as “_______ cheese” or “hot _______”. The other players secretly write down a word that completes the phrase. Then, everyone reveals their answers and scores points for matching with exactly one other player. Blank Slate can be played with three to eight players
• Octordle is a very popular Wordle-based word game. Octordle differs from Wordle in a few ways, but most notably in the word count when played. With Wordle the player is trying to guess a five letter word but with Octordle the player is guessing eight five letter words at a time. Guessing a five-letter word can be a bit overwhelming for some players, so adding another seven-letter word is less than ideal. Octordle is a game for those who want a challenge. Word-savvy players can really test their skills in this game. This game works just like Wordle. It is played in the browser and keeps the same rules as Wordle. The letters will turn yellow if they are in a word, but in a different position. They turn green if they are in the word and in the correct position. It can be extremely difficult to roll eight different guesses at once and keep track of which letters have been used in a previous guess. A great way to calm things down is to pay attention to the color scheme on the Octordle’s keyboard. Each letter is divided into four quadrants, each representing one of the top four puzzles in that day’s game.
