Word nerds, gather ‘round! Letters to Words is here to light up your gaming world with a crossword puzzle game with social features that’s bursting with energy and excitement. Picture an 11×11 grid as your stage, seven letter tiles as your instruments, and every turn as a chance to create a wordplay masterpiece. Whether you’re strategizing solo, cracking daily challenges, or dueling friends in multiplayer mode, this game turns every move into a festive showdown. Let’s dive into why Letters to Words feels like a non-stop celebration for word game lovers!
A Board That’s Your Party Playground:
Step into the spotlight with the BOARD, an 11×11 grid ready for your word-crafting brilliance. You start with seven tiles, each carrying a letter from A to Z, with point values tied to their rarity—common letters like E score 1 point, while rare gems like Q or Z rake in 10. Your goal? Lay down valid words across or down, connecting to existing tiles and claiming the center space on your first turn. The rules are simple but layered—every tile must link up, and every word must pass the game dictionary’s vibe check.
What sets this party apart? A scoring system that puts you in control. Forget fixed bonus squares—Letters to Words rewards bold plays. Place four tiles to earn a 2x Letter bonus, five for a 3x Letter bonus, six for a 2x Word bonus, or go all out with seven tiles for a 3x Word bonus plus a 50-point bonus for a single-row or -column word. You decide where to place these bonuses on your played tiles, turning a clever word into a score-exploding hit. It’s like DJing your own victory anthem!
Coins: Your Party Favors for Epic Plays:
No party is complete without some flair, and coins in Letters to Words are your sparkly party favors. Earn them by hitting the center space (automatic on turn one) or reaching the board’s four corners. These coins unlock four gameplay bonuses that can flip the script on any turn:
Extra Tray Space: Grab an eighth tile for the round, expanding your wordplay possibilities.
Swap Tile: Trade a tray tile for any in the stack, keeping unwanted letters in play for later.
Any Letter: Transform a tile into any letter (at 0 points) to nail that perfect word.
Free Garbage: Toss tiles into the Recycle Bin without losing points, cycling through the stack for better picks.
In Fun Mode, purchased coins let you unleash these bonuses to chase sky-high scores. In Hard Core Mode, only earned coins count, making every move a test of your wordplay prowess. Coins keep the party pumping with strategic twists that make every turn a thrill.
Daily Challenges: A Fresh Bash Every Day:
Keep the good vibes flowing with two daily challenges that bring new energy to your game. The Daily Clue, a crossword puzzle game with social features, seeds three maximum-length words in the first three turns, hinted at by a cryptic riddle. Solve the puzzle, play the words, and own the leaderboard! For those craving a wilder ride, the Daily Scramble throws a fully randomized stack at you—no hints, just pure skill. Pick Fun or Hard Core Mode for either challenge, and use the calendar control to track your wins or jump into new games.
For quick party vibes, a 7×7 board option is coming soon, wrapping up after just 25 tiles—ideal for players who want a fast-paced wordplay fix. Whether you’re rocking the full 11×11 board (ending at 61 tiles) or the mini 7×7, daily challenges keep the celebration alive.
Multiplayer Mode: Turn Up the Volume:
Crank up the excitement with two multiplayer modes that bring the party to your friends or foes. Fast Game throws you and your rivals into a three-minute frenzy, all playing with the same tray and stack to see who scores highest. For a high-stakes showdown, Word for Word pits you against others in round-by-round battles. The first to hit the WORD SCORE button starts a 20-second countdown for everyone else. Want to steal the show? Use the Block Extra Time bonus to stop opponents from grabbing Get Extra Time for an extra 20 seconds. Each round, the top scorer’s board sets the stage for the next, making every turn a chance to shine.
Premium Players get VIP access, hosting private multiplayer games to battle friends and enjoying real-time word validation to spot valid and invalid words instantly. At just $2/month or $20/year, Premium Membership is your key to ruling the party.
Be Part of the Wordplay Fiesta:
Letters to Words is more than a game—it’s a lively community of word lovers, strategists, and score-chasers. Our Indiegogo campaign is live, and backing us unlocks awesome perks like discounted Premium Memberships (think 10 years for $100 with a lifetime price lock!), unlimited coins during the beta phase starting March 20, 2025, and a “Founder’s Frame” for your avatar. You can even sponsor an 11-letter word for $10 to claim a spot in our long-word hall of fame. Your support fuels features like the 7×7 grid, multiple language support, and analytics for stats enthusiasts.