Parents' Guide to Wurdle

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Common Sense Media Review

By Carla Thornton , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 7+

Challenging word puzzle has good customization options.

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age 6+

Based on 2 kid reviews

What's It About?

WURDLE is nearly identical to Boggle. Players build words from a grid of letter tiles, looking for as many words as possible before time runs out. Players slide a finger across the letters, and a gentle "ding" alerts them that the word is valid. Simply lift the finger to submit the word. Players can change settings for grid size, minimum word length, and timed game vs. untimed. Multiplayer options include online play via Apple's Game Center, pass-and-play mode for two to four players, and simultaneous play for two players on the iPad.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say : Not yet rated
Kids say ( 2 ):

Wurdle is a no-nonsense word search game that kids will enjoy as well as adults. With lots of options for customizing gameplay, it can appeal to a wide range of skill levels. And for families with an iPad, Wurdle is a good choice for kids to play simultaneously with a parent, a sibling, or another family member. Parents will appreciate that the game doesn't squawk, squeak, or make annoying sounds as some other word games do!

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Watch your kids play and help them set up the gameplay options to provide the right amount of challenge.

  • Play Wurdle with your kids. In multiplayer mode, players can learn new words from each other.

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