# RAID Word Game

> Word game where players form and steal words from a common letter pool. (iPhone/iPad app by Sandra Harewood.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raid-word-game/id1581095032 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sandra Harewood](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581095034)
- Category: Games
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.86/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 140 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-08-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raid-word-game/id1581095032/reviews.md

## What is RAID Word Game?

◆ This is a game in which players (one human player vs three artificial intelligence bots) compete to form words with letters from a common pool. 
◆ Players can either form a word with letters solely from the pool, or raid (steal) a word from an opponent by combining that word  with one or more  letters from the pool to make a longer NEW word. 
◆ A RAID must form a new word with a different meaning from the original word.  For example a player cannot RAID the word FARM by simply adding S, ED or ER.
◆ Players may RAID their own words.
◆ Depending on the length of the word that is formed, it is positioned within a specific block on the player’s field.  
◆ There are six blocks in total.
◆ In the RAID App there is no “turn taking” - any player can form a word or RAID a word at any time.  This may lead to the same player forming two, three or even more words in quick succession.  This is permissible.
◆ There are several ways to win: 
    • Be the first player to fill three blocks in your field
    • Be the player with the most points after the pre-set time limit of 30 minutes
    • Be the player with the most points after all the letters tiles have been drawn.  There are 150 letters available in total.
◆ The RAID Board game has the same gameplay as the RAID App.  In the board game players RAID from their friends rather than AI Bots.
◆ For further information on the board game go to www.RAIDwordGAME.com

A player can selects to either
◆ Play offline solo-play against three Artificial Intelligence bots or
◆ relax and simply watch AIs bots compete against each other.

## Key features

- Form words from a common letter pool
- Raid opponent words to create new ones
- Offline solo play against AI bots
- Watch AI bots compete
- Multiple win conditions
- No turn-taking gameplay

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raid-word-game/id1581095032/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2021-09-28, version 1.0*

Super fun on iPad. My advice would be to remove the IPhone version until you have it ready. Reviews are everything, and having a version that isn’t quite ready yet on the phone could end up hurting the app’s reputation.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the review and suggestion, will bring it up with the team and developers!

### 2/5 — Hard for the wrong reasons

*2021-09-27, version 1.0*

It’s almost impossible to touch letters accurately. Sometimes it won’t register at all, the word editing is frustrating. Not having a fun time right now

**Developer response:** Good Day Ashen, 

Pro tip try tapping the letters instead of dragging them. Let us know if that helps.

### 1/5 — Raid word game

*2021-09-20, version 1.0*

This game is just a harder version of scrabble

**Developer response:** Hi Mavwood, 

Oh no. Not sure how to respond to that. We will have levels and challenges as time progresses. Thanks for the feedback though.

### 3/5 — Im the making

*2021-09-17, version 1.0*

This game looks fun. Only thing that got me all mad was there controls. I kept pressing the wrong letters.

**Developer response:** Hi Oretga, 

It is a fun game! We are working on developing it more over time. You can follow us on socials for updates, if you like. (@raidwordgame)

### 1/5 — poor dedign

*2021-09-16, version 1.0*

letter tiles and play area are too small to xlick on with any accuracy. can’t find any menu option to turn off the annoying music. good idea, crappy execution

**Developer response:** Thanks for the review. 

Working on it. We have essentially released our minimum viable product and iterating as we go. 

Cheers!

### 1/5 — Unplayable

*2021-09-16, version 1.0*

The game itself is fun but it’s so small that trying to raid words from the top and move letters around that are already in the play area just results in leaving the app rather than actually doing what you want. Really annoying and basically makes the game unplayable.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the review! 

We are working on it, the version that is released is for tablets, working on smartphone version.

### 3/5 — Tiny play area makes for difficult play . . .

*2021-09-11, version 1.0*

Graphically pleasing, good music and sound, and great gameplay concept to freshen up the genre, but ultimately I felt as though I needed a magnifying glass to see the play area, and my normal-sized thumb tips easily cover a few of the letters at a time, making it far too easy to tap the wrong letters, over and over again.

**Developer response:** Hi John, 

Thanks for your review. We have released this as a game for tablets, working on smartphone version. Hopefully that would address your concerns.

### 1/5 — Impossible

*2021-09-11, version 1.0*

This game is impossible to play. The controls are not user friendly… they simply don’t work.  Looks like a fun game, simply doesn’t work.

**Developer response:** Hi Shanna,

Thank you for taking the time to review. As a startup this is our 1st version of the game and only the tablet (Ipad) version is released. We are working hard to develop 
the smartphone version and that should make the game more enjoyable. Work in progress, so we hope you check back again later!

## Frequently asked questions about RAID Word Game

### What is RAID Word Game?

RAID Word Game is a digital adaptation of a board game where players compete to form words from a shared pool of letters. The core mechanic involves forming words and "raiding" opponent words by creating new words with shared letters.

### Can I play RAID Word Game offline?

Yes, you can play RAID Word Game offline in solo mode against three artificial intelligence bots. This allows for gameplay without an internet connection.

### How do you win in RAID Word Game?

There are three ways to win in RAID Word Game: be the first to fill three blocks on your field, have the most points after a 30-minute time limit, or have the most points after all 150 letter tiles have been drawn.

### What is a "raid" in RAID Word Game?

A "raid" occurs when a player steals an opponent's word by combining it with letters from the common pool to form a new word with a different meaning. Simply adding suffixes like 's' or 'ed' does not constitute a valid raid.

### Does RAID Word Game have ads?

The provided data does not specify if RAID Word Game contains advertisements. However, it is listed as free with no in-app purchases, suggesting a potentially ad-supported model or a completely free experience.

### What devices is RAID Word Game available on?

RAID Word Game is available on iPhones, iPads, and iPods. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is RAID Word Game updated?

The latest version of RAID Word Game is 1.3.0, which was last updated on May 9, 2022. This indicates a history of updates, though the frequency is not explicitly stated.

### What is the age rating for RAID Word Game?

RAID Word Game has an age rating of 4+. This means it is considered suitable for children aged 4 and above.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.3.0 — 2022-05-09

Added feedback when trying to place a word that can't fit on the board.
Advanced AI is slower to make it more realistic.
App Tracking Transparency related permission added.

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