UPWORDS

Fun game to play with people who live at a distance or, for example, during a pandemic when you can’t go to your neighbor’s house for the real game. You can play up to 4 in person, just pass the iPad (it didn’t show up well on my iPhone 6) or invite one person remotely to play. Virtually playing worked well because I could pair up and easily work with another person if the other “one player” were in a different house or state. I really, really, really appreciate the option of paying for the app and not suffering through the commercials but others can choose to watch the commercials. Thanks!

I am enjoying this app so much. It’s challenging and different each time. I play the computer opponent and the different levels keep it challenging or easy. It’s a fair app as you aren’t forced to buy purchases to use it or get further in the game. It’s a personal choice to purchase hints, etc, but not a necessity. The upgrade without ads was the only purchase I made and well worth it. As an older adult, it’s bringing me enjoyment and keeping my mind sharp. I had the board game 35 years ago and played it with my stepdaughter. To this day she attributes Upwards for her stellar spelling ability as well as limitless vocabulary that’s helped immensely as an adult w/her career and also throughout her school years. How important this game shaped her little mind at the time wasn’t even a thought but these fun word games do have that impact. But all that aside, it’s great fun! And I love not having to add the points! It’s all automatic. No cheating, no dictionaries to see if it’s spelled right or if it’s a real word, it automatically does it for you. Love it, it’s my favorite word game!

I love this game, it can move quickly when playing a live player. Also no lag playing the computer. I love how it’s so streamlined without animation or silly promotional gimmicks. A dictionary in the game would be great though. I do question the honesty of level 3 computer play. It seems like the computer wins by giving a really bad mix of letters to the live player and good ones to itself! I do always have an automated game going with my live ones, I wish they added it to the next play cue at the end of the internet challengers. Pay the $3.99 for ad free lifetime play, you can listen to music uninterrupted while playing.

I like it because there is really no way to cheat at this game except using a dictionary. Not sure how they validate their qualifying words, though. I wish they would update the app to win letters or make moves. They have an online version but never play on a computer anymore so I have no idea what options are available. Everyone plays on their phone these days so need adapt the game to reflect what the players want. Otherwise, I have been playing for years and will continue to do so!

This has been a long-time fav until recent iOS upgrade. At first, my friend and I could get past the freezes by rebooting or reinstalling the app. Now that doesn’t even work. Fix the game, and we will gladly resume playing. UPDATE: Thanks for the fix! Awesome! Now, how do we add or remove words to the acceptable word list? Who decides? Some words that are in Webster and American Heritage are routinely rejected. Occasionally, I come across a word that is in neither of those dictionaries that’s accepted. What gives? And how can we, the players, help?