Games For The Literary Enthusiast

Do word games excite and enliven you? Do you feel a dearth of word games around you? You would then love what iPhone has in store for you. IPhone users on iTunes have a set of 40 or so word games to whet your appetite for them. They are constantly being updated to suit your requirements. Take a peek at them.

Word Scramble

In this game there a grid with jumbled letters is given to you and you have to identify words on your screen. Games can be played on 4×4 or 5×5 boards and you can play on the Solo mode as well as compete with friends over Wi-Fi. You can also play live game over EDGE or 3G and master the game. If you enjoy Text Twist and Scrabble, this game is just right for you.

Frozen Lexicon

This is an ever-enjoyable game for those who want to increase their vocabulary. Exact in concept to Text Twist, there is a mixed group of letters out of which you have to create the maximum similar words within the given time. Words with many letters will gain you multiple points. If you are inclined to it, you can adventure into the seven letter challenge words. Bonuses keep you gripped while clues make life a little easier.

Crossword Blitz

If you’re crazy about crosswords then you will love this app because it’s like carrying your own crossword pocketbook with you, wherever you go. A relatively simple game, the Crossword Blitz app doesn’t require an internet connection so you can play without any fears that your game will stop just because there’s no connectivity. The games are unlimited and each one is challenging so you can exercise your mental cells. All the games are automatically generated.

Spel it Rite

Remember how you longed to circle errors when you were little. This game gives you a similar opportunity. All you have to do is identify spelling errors and choose the right spelling over the others. You also have to identify typos. Be careful while you are at it though, coz for every mistake that you make a penalty of 5 seconds is added to your total time. You get to take a look at your performance after every round. While the free version has over 600 difficult words, the paid version has more than 2000 words. It’s a great spell-test that you can put yourself through. Prepare to get surprised!

Thom crafts articles for Apple software experts, PocketMac. They specialize in Mac and Apple related software, including their Apple iPhone application, Shiveringkittens.