Wordscapes Rules and Tips and Tricks

This article will cover how to get started with Wordscapes as well as some helpful tips and tricks. But first, what is Wordscapes?

Wordscapes is a hugely popular word game available on Android and iOS devices with tens of millions of players worldwide. The game is pretty simple, offering players a relaxing word-game experience but with enough of a challenge to get even serious logophiles excited.

Wordscapes is also home to a tranquil soundtrack and some pretty cute biome-themed worlds, with everything from mountains to forests to enjoy while you play.

If you have played Scrabble before you may have an easy time getting started with Wordscapes as well even though the gameplay is a little bit different.

Basic Rules and Instructions for Wordscapes

Similar to other circle word games such as Word Cookies, in Wordscapes, you have a wheel of letters that you must use to create words. In Wordscapes, however, the words form patterns like a crossword. So, how do we get started?

Rules:

• → Only use each letter on the wheel once.
• → You get unlimited tries.
• → Wordscapes uses Scrabble's dictionary for what counts as a valid word.

Instructions

Wordscapes is pretty simple to get to grips with, but here are some easy-to-follow instructions that cover the game's basic rules.

• • Each game board offers players a crossword-style board with an anagram of letters on a wheel. Unscramble them to make words that fit the board!
• • To spell a word, swipe from one letter to the next on the wheel. Valid words will either fill in blank spaces on your game board or provide rewards as bonus words.
• • The game ends when you fill out all the words needed on the board.
• • You can use various power-ups to help you when you are stuck.

Power-ups and How to Use Them!

You can spend your hard-earned coins on power-ups to give you a little push in the right direction when you are a bit stuck. The spelling bee is the exception here, though; she has to be purchased with real money.

Here is a summary of the four power-ups:

• • Bullseye - Reveals a single letter behind any blank you decide.
• • Lightbulb - Reveals one whole word of your choice.
• • Rocket Pop - Reveals multiple random letters on the game board.
• • Spelling Bee - Reveals numerous letters and leaves coins on the toughest word.

Helpful Tips and Tricks

Are you looking for some tips and tricks to get you going? Try the following:

1. Fill in what you know first!

Get started by taking a quick glance at the grid to see how many letters you need for your first word, then start making words! Any words you spell that fit the grid will help you out; if they are not a part of the puzzle, you'll be awarded bonus points for filling them in. That means you should go crazy spelling all the words you know!

2. Shake things up with the shuffle!

Sometimes our brains just need that extra help to make sense of an anagram. Wordscapes allows you to use the shuffle feature as often as you like for free, so use it as liberally as you want!

3. Improve your knowledge with the dictionary.

Have you just surprised yourself with a complete guess at a word and want to know what it means? The built-in dictionary is a free feature that lets you see the definitions of all the words you have spelled this round, including bonus words.

4. Hit those bonus words!

Every word that isn't on the board but could theoretically fit on the board is a bonus word, and they're worth coins. It's both fun and rewarding to spell these words, so remember to spell all the words you can that could fit on the board!

5. Make use of your free coins.

You'll stockpile tons of free coins from all the bonus words you'll be scoring, as well as all the freebies you get from leveling up. You can use your coins on various power-ups that will help you out in a tight spot. Consider saving your power-ups for when you've really exhausted yourself because they don't come cheap!

6. Think outside the box!

Even the savviest Wordscaper won't always know every word on the board. So if you are stuck on a particular section, consider making a complete guess. The game gives you unlimited tries, and there isn't a penalty for failing, so don't be shy. Remember to look up the definition in the dictionary after, though!