Befuddled

Befuddled

by Thomas Ricket

12 ratings
180 reviews
$1.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 8, 2009
  • August 31, 2023

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About

This word game blends puzzle, crossword, and word search elements for a relaxing yet strategic experience. Form words by connecting adjacent tiles, which then vanish and are replaced, introducing new challenges and tile types as you progress. Utilize special abilities to enhance your gameplay and aim for high scores.

No timer, relaxing gameplay
Form words from adjacent tiles
Falling tiles and new tile types
Special abilities like bombs and swaps
Multiple difficulty levels
High score tracking
Extensive word dictionary
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What's New in Befuddled

2.6

August 31, 2023

Updated to run well on the latest devices!

Charts

Top Paid

📉 73-1

Word games

This game dropped -1 position in Word games chart.

Last updated on August 4, 2026.

User reviews

EXCELLENT!!!

This has been my favorite game and just ATEgot better. Last week I sent an email asking if the music could be lowered or off while I’m using Bluetooth to listen to my music in my home or car while playing. Not only did they get back to me right away but the app can be played while listening to your music over Bluetooth! Thanks Befuddled! You made my day!

UPDATED 6/16/26: While this game is still my GoTo, I have been noticing an annoying problem with the “3+” changing to a “1+” even though I used this tile every time, so then you don’t get the extra coins. The only way to get it working properly again is to back out and restart the game. Not a big deal if you already have a lot of coins, but if you’re nearing the last tiles and you only have 10 coins it will make Surrendering likely in a few moves. Please fix, thanks!
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EXCELLENT!!!

This has been my favorite game and just got better. Last week I sent an email asking if the music could be lowered or off while I’m using Bluetooth to listen to my music in my home or car while playing. Not only did they get back to me right away but the app can be played while listening to your music over Bluetooth! Thanks Befuddled! You made my day!
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Entertaining and challenging

Good app, works well, not too complicated in the rules. Most word games are a bit ho-hum as far as I am concerned, but this one is better than most, worth the small purchase price.

One annoyance is that even turning the in app volume to lowest setting, it still makes sounds, unless I turn the volume on my iPad off. Would be great if that could be fixed.
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Love it!

This is a treasure of a puzzle. I had it a few days before I nagged my house mate to try it. We are both hooked, as we enjoy relaxing with a word puzzle. Had some queries, emailed the developer amd received lovely helpful detailed reply. Others could learn from these guys.
Thank you for this puzzle. It’s the nearest I will get to the old “spell collapse” favourite (still have that on old phone, they no longer update)
Will soon upgrade this to the hd version. 👍🏻 Anyone keen on word puzzles, this will fill your needs. The developers are keen to keep the Megabytes low too so that’s an added plus. Won’t be charging ipad so often unlike some other apps ;) Cheers!
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Not random

I’ve noticed that I’ve seen the same starting pattern of letters come up more than once. It’s not really random.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Occasional crashes or freezes

Bug

Top score not always updating correctly

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Add a 'quick game' option

Feature

Implement a 'check word' feature

Feature

Improve letter distribution, less repetitive tiles

Feature

Add support for Apple Watch

Feature

FAQ

What kind of game is Befuddled?

Befuddled is a word game that combines elements of puzzle games, crosswords, and word search games. It offers a relaxing experience with strategic gameplay, allowing players to form words by connecting adjacent tiles on a grid.

How do you play Befuddled?

You play by touching adjacent tiles (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) to form words. As words are submitted, the used tiles disappear, and new tiles fall from above to fill the grid, creating a dynamic gameplay experience.

Are there different tile types in Befuddled?

Yes, in addition to the standard wood tiles, higher levels introduce special tile types like marble, jade, glass, and ruby. Words can only be spelled using a single tile type, adding a layer of strategy to the game.

Does Befuddled have any special abilities or power-ups?

Yes, the game features several special abilities that can aid your gameplay. These include small and big bombs, the ability to change materials, buy tiles, use a x2 multiplier, swap tiles, scramble tiles, and kill tiles by texture.

Is Befuddled free to play?

Based on the provided information, Befuddled is a free game. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a complete experience without any cost to the user.