# Wordiamo — Play friends and robots! > Word-building board game with unique scoring and multiple play modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Clifford Wang.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordiamo/id1035174150 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Clifford Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/980590086) - Category: Games, Education, Board, Word - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.97/5 from 37 App Store ratings · 43 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 50 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2015-11-10 - Data updated: 2026-08-12 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordiamo/id1035174150/reviews.md ## What is Wordiamo? "...one of our highest recommendations." -The Smartphone App Review --- • Arrange letters to make words on the board. • Play words anywhere—connected to other words or not. • Build bridges between words to earn bonuses. • Play 8 letters on the "mainland" to win by knockout. • Go for long words. You're awarded bonuses according to the number of letters you play on a turn. For example, play 7 letters and you'll get a 7x point multiplier applied to those letters plus an 8th letter, a star that can become any letter. • When you play words without connecting them to others, this creates word "islands". To score their points, be sure to connect islands to the mainland before they expire. • Short words are less emphasized compared to traditional crossword games. It can still be handy to play those infamous two letter words like 'qi', 'za', or 'ka', but doing well depends less on knowing them. • Play proper nouns and other words like 'Oz', 'Fiji', 'Zion', 'Venus', 'Sunday', or 'Botox' (an optional feature). • No bonus squares to jockey over. This means you focus more on making words and less on defensive strategies. As a result, the board opens up and words begin to flow. • Play friends online through Game Center. • Play randomly matched opponents with Anyone Online games. • More ways to play: Robot (you vs computer), Solitaire (just you) and Pass & Play (you vs friend sharing one device). • With Robot games, there is a challenger ladder where each time you win, you advance to face a better robot. If you lose twice in a row to the same robot, you step down on the ladder for your next opponent. • To return and redraw, press the round button, drag letters into the tray, and press play. • To shuffle, drag letters out of your rack (but not onto the board). • To quickly retrieve letters from the board, double-tap your rack. • To zoom on the iPhone, pinch or double-tap the board. • Robot games are only available on A10X or newer devices, e.g., iPhone 8, iPad Pro 2017, iPad Mini 2019, iPad Air 2019. • Play on Macs with Apple Silicon processors • To learn about rules and scoring: https://goo.gl/1xwEok (Facebook album) • Visit us: http://wordiamo.com and http://facebook.com/Wordiamo ## Key features - Arrange letters to make words - Build bridges between words for bonuses - Play 8 letters to win by knockout - Score points for word islands - Play proper nouns (optional) - Play friends online via Game Center - Play against AI opponents ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | No ads | $4.99 | one-time | | Deluxe words, unlimited | $4.99 | one-time | | Deluxe words, 10 plays | $0.99 | one-time | | Deluxe words, 100 plays | $2.99 | one-time | | Deluxe words, 40 plays | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 43) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordiamo/id1035174150/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Wordtastic *2026-08-02, version 1.6.14* 5 stars definitely. Still continues to challenge me years after discovering this gem. Online and vs computer modes are excellent. ### 5/5 — Addictive! *2024-06-15, version 1.6.13* It takes a little getting used to, since it messes with (in a good way!) the familiar rules of Words With Friends or Scrabble. Most notably, that you can place words without connecting to the main grid - adds a whole new strategic element that is lots of fun. Try it - you’ll like it! ### 5/5 — The best fantasy horror game *2024-02-24, version 1.6.13* A dark dystopian 1st person shooter set in the future where you are apprehended by rouge ai in a abandon office building overall decent game 10/10 would recommend ### 5/5 — Best word game on the iPhone *2023-08-02, version 1.6.13* Update: This game continues to improve, with a single player mode that quickly adapts to give a challenge matched to your skill level. There’s also improved sharing via messages. I really like the fact that the free version has ads but they don’t interfere with game play and there is no timer or energy meter mechanic to limit the number of turns you can play in one session. This is my go-to app for a quick break during the day. Original review: I like word games, and this is the best out there. Games like Boggle are OK, but you're just shuffling letters around. Scrabble and WWF are fun, but have rule quirks that encourage defensive play. Wordiamo allows for the strategy of these other board games, but rewards playing longer words and being more creative with your letters. The game is also much less about being lucky (like drawing a few high value tiles) so skill and strategy are front and center. The game also has great minimalist design. No fake wood, bouncing tiles, or garish color schemes, just a clean game board with intuitive interface. ### 5/5 — Great Word Game *2023-06-07, version 1.6.12* This is a wonderful word game. It’s nice that you can play against a robot or other people. There are some unique and creative ways to increase the score of the word you play like building islands and bridges to connect words, and these make it quite fun. A great word game! ### 5/5 — totally legit *2021-07-31, version 1.6.08* This is very legit. Excellent gameplay. Computer player game is one the best！recommend ### 5/5 — Fun and challenging *2020-11-27, version 1.6.07* I like this game, the interface looks good and I like making words. Five stars! ### 5/5 — really fun game! *2020-11-27, version 1.6.07* this is a great word game to play on your own as well as with friends. i love being able to create word islands and subsequent word bridges as a way to increase potential scores. ### 5/5 — Fun and addictive *2020-11-06, version 1.6.07* A great game for the brainy soul :) The solitaire game is really good after you get in to it! ### 4/5 — Great fun ! *2020-07-28, version 1.6.04* Please try it out—fun features, interesting strategies required. I’d love to have a few new regular opponents. ## Frequently asked questions about Wordiamo ### What is Wordiamo? Wordiamo is a word-building board game where you arrange letters to make words. You can play words anywhere on the board, connect them to earn bonuses, and build "islands" that need to be connected to the mainland before they expire. It offers various ways to play, including against friends, random opponents, or AI. ### How do I score points in Wordiamo? Points are awarded based on the length of the words you play, with longer words receiving higher multipliers. Building bridges between words also earns bonuses. Playing words without connecting them creates "islands" which score points if connected to the mainland before they expire. ### Can I play Wordiamo offline? Yes, you can play in Solitaire mode, which is just you playing the game. Robot games, where you play against the computer, are also available. However, playing against friends online or random opponents requires an internet connection. ### What devices are compatible with Wordiamo? The app is available on iOS devices and Macs with Apple Silicon processors. Robot games specifically require A10X or newer devices, such as iPhone 8, iPad Pro 2017, iPad Mini 2019, or iPad Air 2019. ### Is Wordiamo free to play? The app is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases and contains ads. This monetization model allows for continued development and content updates. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.6.14 — 2025-06-23 Just general housekeeping updates to keep the app running smoothly. ### 1.6.13 — 2023-07-31 You can now share Wordiamo screenshots and the AppStore page via Messages. ### 1.6.12 — 2022-10-25 • New Deluxe Words including: unmute, luwak, Celsius, Euler, and yeet • Housekeeping updates, including those for iOS 16. ### 1.6.11 — 2022-03-18 New Deluxe Words! They include posterize, Biden, Kyiv, Nusantara, and lilikoi. ### 1.6.10 — 2021-11-24 The single letter words 'I' and 'a' are playable Wordiamo words (unlike in Scrabble). 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