How to Play WordGrid
WordGrid is a fast-paced word finding game where you race against time to find as many words as possible in 60 seconds. Choose from three exciting game modes, each with its own unique twist on the classic word-finding formula.
Classic Mode
In Classic Mode, letters can be used multiple times. Each letter contributes 1 point to your score.
Basic Rules:
- Find words by connecting adjacent letters (including diagonally)
- Each word must be at least 3 letters long
- You have 60 seconds to find as many words as possible
- Each letter can only be used once per word
Scoring:
| Word Length | Points |
|---|---|
| 3-4 letters | 1 point |
| 5 letters | 2 points |
| 6 letters | 3 points |
| 7 letters | 5 points |
| 8 letters | 7 points |
| 9+ letters | 10 points |
Freeze Mode
In Freeze Mode, once a letter is used, it becomes frozen and cannot be used again.
Special Rules:
- All Classic Mode rules apply
- Letters become frozen (unusable) after being used in a word
- Strategic planning is crucial to avoid running out of usable letters
- Game ends when no more valid words can be formed or time runs out
Strategy Tips:
- Plan your moves carefully - frozen letters can't be used again
- Look for longer words to maximize points before letters become frozen
- Try to keep vowels available as long as possible
Power Mode
In Power Mode, letters gain power levels as they are used more frequently.
Special Rules
- All Classic Mode rules apply
- Letters gain power based on how many times they're used
- Chain together powered-up letters for higher scores
- Word length multipliers boost your score even further
Scoring System
Letter Power Levels
- 1st to 3rd use: 1 point
- 4th and 5th use: 2 points
- 6th and 7th use: 3 points
- 8th and 9th use: 4 points
- 10th use and beyond: 5 points
Word Length Multipliers
- 5 letter words: ×2 multiplier
- 6 letter words: ×3 multiplier
- 7+ letter words: ×4 multiplier
Final word score = (Sum of letter points) × (Word length multiplier)
Scoring Example
If you make the word "STEAM" (5 letters) using:
- S (used twice before) = 1 point
- T (used 8 times before) = 4 points
- E (used once before) = 1 point
- A (used 10 times before) = 5 points
- M (used twice before) = 1 point
- Base score: 1 + 4 + 1 + 5 + 1 = 12 points
- 5-letter multiplier: ×2
- Final score: 24 points
Strategy Tips
- Use letters 4-5 times to get to their 2-point power level
- Push key letters to 6+ uses to maximize their point value
- Try to make longer words to get the length multipliers
- Balance between finding new words and powering up existing letters