Bookworm Adventures

By: Brandon McCartin (BMcC)

On: December 6th, 2006

PopCap released a new Scrabble-like game recently called Bookworm Adventures, and it seems to be pretty popular, thanks in no small part to Tycho’s love of all things word. So I thought I’d mention it here, but it just wouldn’t be right if I hadn’t played the thing first, y’know?

Before I knew it — POW — splash screen. The trial period had ended. I had played for an hour straight.

So… it’s pretty addictive. Even if you’re not a huge nerd!

My proudest moments: Delivering a crushing “conquistadores” to put away Circe and dropping the still-impressive “elucubration” right before the demo ended.

Alright, maybe it is only fun for huge nerds.

Posted in Casual, Windows | Tags: PopCap

http://www.TScreative.net/ BMcC

New category: “Scrabble-like.” Or maybe “Scrabblesque.”

::drool:: If only I had the letters…
BeamSplashX

Scrabulous Puzzletry.
Dan MacDonald

I liked it, played though to the end of the demo. It was good enough I considered buying it, then I went to the site and saw the $30 price tag and decided “no thanks”.
Xander

It was pretty fun, although me and it had a few disagreements. Apparently ‘Ares’ is acceptable, but ‘Odin’ isn’t. Of course given that he’s travelling around ancient greece and beating up Cyclops and whatnot, I guess it does sort of make sense. Shame about the price though, Â£20 is asking too much for a simple game of scrabulous puzzletry. (BSX, Greatest.Genre-Name.Ever)
Shih Tzu

Also take note that the writing was handled by Stephen Notley, the crazy dude from Canadia who draws Bob the Angry Flower! (www.angryflower.com) I’d call that rather indie.