# Precepts

> Bible-themed crossword puzzle game for learning and spiritual edification. (iPhone/iPad app by BrandZilla Technologies Nigeria Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/precepts/id1175980794 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BrandZilla Technologies Nigeria Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1175980793)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 168 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-12-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/precepts/id1175980794/reviews.md

## What is Precepts?

Welcome to the best Bible Crossword Puzzle ever!

For fans of crossword puzzles who also love God’s word, Precepts is a great educational mind-building game that will teach children and adults God’s word, while providing unprecedented spiritual edification.

HOW TO PLAY
Precepts is a type of crosswords board game. You earn points by forming words found in the Holy Bible on the board in crossword pattern, horizontally and vertically (words flow left to right in rows or downwards in columns). Placing letters on any of the 5 bonus squares boosts your score. Precepts allows English words mentioned in the Bible, as well as words exclusive to the Bible, such as names of places, persons and title of books in the Bible. The player’s Bible intelligence is the Bible Quotient: game score based on 2 scales. First, game points are earned for words spelt. Then a higher score scale, the number of Talents won for correct citation of Bible references. You win a Talent (golden coin) by forming the name of a Bible character on the Thummim (7TH) premium square.
Official list of Precepts words contains all the words (22,712 terms and vocables) in 12 English translations of the Holy Bible.

UNIQUE GAME CHALLENGE LEVELS
Precepts spelling fields pose challenge for players as game play progresses from the easy, the grey spelling fields to the light blue then to the dark blue spelling fields. 

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS
Get better in the game with the “Teacher” feature – see the best word you could have formed after every turn. And if you are at loss for words, you have up to 5 chances of making computer play your “Best Word” when it’s your turn. You can also look up words in the word list, built-in official Precepts dictionary. 
The Teacher, Best Word and Cite are In-app purchases priced at $0.99, $1.99 and $2.99.

LEADER BOARD
Username and unique avatar of top 100 players, ranked first by number of Talents and then game points are displayed. You can view the profile page of players on the leader board by simply tapping on their avatar.

## Key features

- Bible word formation
- Score and Talent system
- Bonus squares
- Unique challenge levels
- Teacher feature
- In-app purchases

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Teacher | $0.99 | one-time |
| Best Word | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cite | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/precepts/id1175980794/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2018-12-23*

Cannot register

### 1/5 — Can’t register

*2018-12-02*

The register button won’t register you. In effect you cannot play the game. Great concept and would like to try the game. Please fix

### 1/5 — Hell

*2018-10-27*

Can’t register end of story no play

## Frequently asked questions about Precepts

### What is Precepts?

Precepts is a crossword puzzle game designed to teach users about the Holy Bible. It allows players to form words found in the Bible to earn points and spiritual edification.

### How do you play Precepts?

Players form words from the Holy Bible horizontally or vertically on a board, similar to a crossword. Placing letters on bonus squares increases the score, and forming specific Bible character names on the Thummim square earns Talents.

### What kind of words can be used in Precepts?

Precepts allows English words mentioned in the Holy Bible, including names of places, persons, and titles of books. The official word list contains 22,712 terms from 12 English Bible translations.

### Does Precepts have ads?

No, Precepts does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and play.

### What are the in-app purchases in Precepts?

Precepts offers in-app purchases for helpful features: the 'Teacher' feature costs $0.99, 'Best Word' costs $1.99, and 'Cite' costs $2.99.

### What devices is Precepts available on?

Precepts is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Precepts updated?

Precepts was last updated on December 19, 2016, with version 2.0. The initial release date was December 9, 2016.

### What is the age rating for Precepts?

Precepts has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for children and adults.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.0 — 2016-12-19

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Minor Bug Fixes.
-Improve Game play

### 1.0 — 2016-12-09

No release notes.

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