Ack! Wonky Words 're Waiting app for iPhone and iPad


4.8 ( 2448 ratings )
Games Entertainment Strategy Word
Developer: Snow Storm Software
Free
Current version: 1.2.8, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 02 Oct 2013
App size: 25.86 Mb

Ack, there are all these letters piled up all wonky, your goal, find the hidden words using as many letters as possible. Tap close proximity letters in sequence to make words, the longer the better. Valid combinations magically align the letters, then, tap the final letter to claim your bonus. Use the letters wisely, once used they disappear, making the board all wonky again. A board may be replayed indefinitely, or start a new one, your choice. Should you find a great board, challenge a friend to a shootout to see if they can best your score. Same letters, same setup, who will resign? Five difficulty levels allow for any skill player to enjoy. Easy games only require two letter words, while the masters level requires four. Blank spots add to the difficulty, while golden letters double the score. Download now and start Wonky Word hunting.

Scoring:
Multiplier for number of letters.
Scores for each letter:
1 point: E, A, I, O, N, R, T, L, S, U
2 points: D, G
3 points: B, C, M, P
4 points: F, H, V, W, Y
5 points: K
8 points: J, X
10 points: Q, Z
Gold balls double the total.
Example: MEOW, (M 3, E 1, O 1, W 4) * (Letters 4) = 36

Instructions:
Tap touching letters to make up words. Tap the last letter a second time to complete the word and claim your points. Each letter multiplies your total score, gold letters double your score, and seven letter or more words score a 50 point bingo bonus. Multiple gold letters keep doubling your score. Traditional letter scoring is in effect, harder to use letters give higher scores. Want to try another word? Just tap on a distant letter to begin again. Blanks act as blocks and may not be used. Choose your words carefully, once the letters are used, the board changes, sometimes dramatically. Strategy, combined with word hunting skills are key to maximum scores. Every board may be replayed as often as you like, just choose Retry. Choose New to create a new layout. Think you mastered a layout? Challenge a friend by choosing Shootout, and invite a friend to best your score.

Highlights:
Inspired by iOS 7, exclusively for iOS devices.
Optimized for both the iPhone, and iPad.
Realistic physics.
Shootout w/Friends.
HD watercolor graphics.
Sequential letter matching.
Completely freeform packing.
Find and collect hidden coins.
Multiple difficulty levels.
High score tracker.
Game Statistics.
Ad supported.