 Based
on the UpWords board game, which in turn is loosely based on
Scrabble, this well-designed CD-ROM delivers a good time for any
word-game aficionado.
If
you’re not already familiar with the game, players spell words
on the game board grid using their letter tiles in order to score
points. The twist here is that there’s a third dimension to
game-play – letters are stackable, so that lone can not
only become alone, but also long or along. An
easy scoring system is understandable for people of all ages, and
multiplayer options are available including Internet or network
play. Playing against the computer’s artificial intelligence,
Maven (that will be familiar to owners of Hasbro’s Scrabble
CD-ROM), is fun because you’ll never have to wait for lengthy
periods while she decides which words to play, and, best yet, you
get to choose her skill level. There are 10 levels of challenge,
but if you get anywhere close to 10, be ready to feel very
feeble-minded.
Other
modes are available beyond the classic UpWords game-play,
including Challenge version which is essentially a race to have
your color-coded tiles outnumber your opponent’s, and Solitaire
in which you play against yourself in an attempt to better your
previous scores.
[For
more information, user reviews, or to buy: Upwords]
Pros:
- Very fun program for
word lovers.
- Appropriate for children
9 and up, as well as adults.
- Easy to understand and
play.
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Cons:
- Variations on the game
of UpWords, but those looking for more variety in word
games might look for word game compilation titles.
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| For Win/Mac |
By: Infogrames |
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Published: 2000 |
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Upwords
Play the
actual board game! It's loads of fun and it's educational
too.
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