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CNET Editors' review
Words With Friends is essentially an Android and iPhone alternative to the classic board game Scrabble. You can choose to play against a friend from your contact list, find a friend by username, play a random opponent, or pass-and-play with a friend on a single device.
Just as in the classic board game, you are given seven lettered tiles with which you must create words--vertically or horizontally--on the board. Your goal, with the help of scattered bonus squares, is to score more points than your opponent before the tiles run out. The great thing is that you can play at your own pace, and you can play several games simultaneously, either with friends or with random opponents from around the world. And there's a built-in chat function no matter whom you are playing with. The app will even notify you when it's your turn, unless, of course, you disable the option.
If you're a fan of classic Scrabble or word games in general, we highly recommend trying Words With Friends. While there are other, similar games available (Wordfeud, Scrabble for iPhone), Words With Friends is one of the most popular, meaning it has more users with whom you can play. On the other hand, we do think Words With Friends could use a built-in dictionary and perhaps a two-letter word list. While some Scrabble purists might scoff at the use of such tools, we happen to like them. Whatever your view on the matter, Words With Friends is still a worthwhile download. And because it features a different board layout from its competitors, you might just want to download all of them.
Publisher's Description
From Newtoy:
Play the AD-FREE version of Words With Friends, the game more of your friends are playing than any other word game!Experience for yourself why more than 20 million people are addicted to the word building, triple score seeking, chat bubble sending goodness of Words With Friends. _________________________________________Not ready to buy? Try Words With Friends Free.If you already have the free version, switching to the paid version is easy as pie. Your existing account, games and friends will carry over automatically to this ad-free version._________________________________________PRAISE FOR WORDS "Delightfully addictive." GeekSugar "Social gaming at its finest." Fox News "Everyone who owns an iPhone or iPod Touch should have this game on their device." Touch ArcadeADDICTIVE FEATURES Simple and familiar gameplay you know and love Turn-based design lets you play up to 20 games simultaneously Play with your friends or match-make instantly with a random opponent Connect to Facebook to find even more of your friends to play Stay in touch with friends and family with in-game chat messaging Push notifications tell you when its your turn Access your games across your iPhone, iPad and/or iPod touch_________________________________________If you like Words With Friends, try Hanging With Friends. And iPad users, check out Words With Friends HD.Already a fan of the game?Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WordsWithFriendsFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/WordsWFriendsUse of this application requires a Facebook or Games With Friends account and is governed by the Zynga Terms of Service. Collection and use of personal data are subject to Zynga's Privacy Policy. Both policies are available in the Application License Agreement below as well as at www.zynga.com. Social Networking Service terms may also apply.
What's new in this version: We remember the 80s and 90s music, the out-of-control careening, and that one guy with the wild hair and unbelievable moves weaving fancifully throughout the crowd. Those long summer nights in precarious motion inspired our latest update:"Are you here yet? They're playing Poison!"-Better notifications when your friends start playing!"Look out behind you! I'm out of control!"-Nudge your opponents who aren't Facebook connected!"Whoa, I'm actually skating backwards!"-Performance and stability impro... See all new features
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"Great Mind Game"
Version: Words With Friends 4.09
Pros
Keeps your mind active and a lot to do in the middle of the night!
Cons
I agree about stability. I have had to reinstall and even go to the extent of "bringing it back to life" from my itunes saved apps. And there are times that it is aggravatingly slow. Additionally, there have been times I've tried to play a word and the game says no dice. The very next turn, my opponent plays that exact same word for big points!
Summary
But for the all the irritants, still a great game.
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"Free and addicting"
Version: Words With Friends 3.12
Pros
It's fun and makes me think more than other games. I look forward to my friends posting words... hearing that bloop bloop just makes me smile!
Cons
Sometimes it crashes or mixes up my puzzles.
Summary
Great game.. works across networks too. I have a droid and can still play with my friends who have iPhones
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