# Orijinz — Words and Phrases Card Game > Card game exploring the origins of words and phrases. (iPhone/iPad app by Entspire, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orijinz/id1481023099 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Entspire, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481023098) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Trivia, Word - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.50/5 from 45 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 27 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2019-11-13 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orijinz/id1481023099/reviews.md ## What is Orijinz? Ever wonder why we're not just happy, we're happy as a clam? We call something jumbo, instead of just big? We don't just talk, we chew the fat? Orijinz is the original word and phrase card game, now available on your iPhone/iPad for the first time! Have a blast with the word and phrase origins game that has gotten kudos from the New York Times and People Magazine. It’s simple! Read the origin and try to guess the matching word or phrase. Play on your own or with friends and family! And now with the iPhone/iPad version it is even easier to play Orijinz wherever you go! Learning to play is a snap -- only a few minutes! And, in case you're worried, you don’t need to be a word nerd or a history buff to play, win and have a blast. One customer called Orijinz "the best thinking game for adults in a long time." It is a great family game too (teens and above) winning a Parent's Choice Approved Award. Another customer called it a “wonderful game! Kept the family engaged and "howling" for hours!” There are over 600 new cards available for purchase, and you get 15 cards for free to try out the fun and fascinating word and phrase origins game. Quiz yourself when you want a challenge or play with family and friends on car trips, during or after dinner, at the kitchen counter or have a game night! You too can join the tens of thousands of Orijinz players from around the world that have a ball with the game that is a cut above and the pick of the litter -- Orijinz! ## Key features - Word and phrase origin gameplay - Play solo or with friends - Learn new vocabulary - Suitable for teens and adults - Parent's Choice Approved Award winner - Over 600 purchasable cards ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Orijinz W&P 2nd Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time | | Orijinz W&P 3rd Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time | | Orijinz W&P 1st Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time | | Orijinz W&P 7th Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time | | Orijinz W&P 10th Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time | | Orijinz W&P 1st Mega Card Pack | $7.99 | one-time | | Orijinz W&P 2nd Mega Card Pack | $7.99 | one-time | | Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time | | Orijinz W&P 13th Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time | | Orijinz W&P 14th Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time | | Orijinz W&P 12th Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time | | Orijinz W&P 6th Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time | | Orijinz W&P 5th Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time | | Orijinz W&P 4th Card Pack | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 10) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orijinz/id1481023099/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Missing Packs, Broken Multiplayer *2026-02-02* Yesterday, I bought six packs to play with. Today, single player isn’t showing any of my new packs, and multiplayer is just flat out broken. Every time I click multiplayer, it just shows a white screen. I would request a refund, but Apple won’t let me. Waste of money, waste of time! ### 5/5 — fascinating and entertaining *2023-12-22* love this game, i find etymology and word origins so interesting and there's so many fascinating origin stories that i didn't know about at all! i've learned a lot playing this and the price for more cards is pretty reasonable. definitely recommend! ### 1/5 — Not for the truly educated *2022-12-11* The third card I encountered was “limelight.” The game cheerfully informed me that this came from the process of “burning“ lime or calcium oxide. Lime is already rather thoroughly burnt, as a high school education in chemistry will inform one. When lime is heated intensely, it will undergo two different kinds of luminescence, emitting light, but not “burning.” ### 5/5 — Nice app *2022-10-27* Fun, educational, and entertaining. Caution don’t use when you have other things to do as it can be …”just one more” and same for restricting children's use times ### 1/5 — Paid for extra cards and didn’t get them *2022-06-21* I paid for 300 cards. I started playing then noticed ads kept popping up. Thought this was strange, since I paid over $7. Then U got a message to buy cards! If this problem is fixed, I will change the star rating. Not pleased with the app at this point. ### 5/5 — Great App! *2021-11-16* Orijinz is a terrific opportunity for learning and fun! As a bonafide member of really old people, Orinjinz its a such a good way to improve memory. I’ve always loved words and am an avid reader and these phrases and words are presented in such interesting ways. When I first started using Orijinz, there was a tiny glitch. I contacted Brad at Orijinz and he got back to me very quickly (within the hour) and fixed the problem. I highly recommend this program and the service that comes with it! Sally Enright Oldie Goldie ### 5/5 — Very fun *2021-02-08* I wanted to buy the cards and could not find them here in Berlin. This is even better! ### 5/5 — A fantastic, intellectual game *2019-11-18, version 1.0* This is a game that asks you to come up with a phrase or word but hearing its origin. First one to guess it, wins. It tests your intellect, is interesting, and super fun. Can be played as a drinking game or with the family. Glad to see the game on the phone now! ### 5/5 — Migs Poppa *2019-11-15* Great brain game, fun, fascinating, and a great way to get the crowd involved!!! ### 5/5 — Fun word game for the whole family *2019-11-15* Great game to play at your family events! Learn the origin of words and test your memory. We laugh and learn when we play! ## Frequently asked questions about Orijinz ### What is Orijinz? Orijinz is a card game designed to teach players the origins of common words and phrases. Players read the origin and guess the corresponding word or phrase. ### How do you play Orijinz? The game is simple to learn, taking only a few minutes. You read an origin and try to guess the word or phrase it describes. It can be played alone or with others. ### Is Orijinz suitable for children? Orijinz is rated for ages 4+ and has won a Parent's Choice Approved Award, indicating it is suitable for family play, including teens and above. ### Can I play Orijinz offline? The description highlights playing on car trips and during downtime, suggesting it is suitable for offline play, though specific offline functionality is not detailed. ### Does Orijinz have ads? Yes, Orijinz contains advertisements. It is available for free and supported by ads. ### How many cards are available in Orijinz? Players receive 15 cards for free to try the game. There are over 600 additional cards available for purchase. ### What devices does Orijinz support? Orijinz is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. ### How often is Orijinz updated? The latest version, 2.3.1, was released on April 8, 2022. The app is updated periodically to introduce new content and improvements. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.3.1 — 2022-04-08 - UI fix for purchasing menu ### 2.3 — 2022-03-25 - Updated card packs to reflect new etymology research, and fixed several typos - Fixed multiple long standing bugs, performance should be better than ever! - All new card pack added to this release! - Purchasing should be smoother than ever before ### 2.2 — 2021-10-27 All new card pack! Bug fixes ### 2.1 — 2021-07-22 Check out our latest card pack, with many new updates! - Smoother gameplay - Improved user interface - Bug fixes ### 2.0.1 — 2021-03-26 - Major bug fixes - Some performance improvements - We would love your feedback! 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*