Tetword

Tetword is a falling-block word puzzle in which you rotate the entire arena as glyph cubes fall. Spin and stack the cubes into rows, then clear the board by spelling target words hidden in the falling script. The game combines block placement and word puzzles with chapters based on ancient writing systems.

Scripts and civilizations

The game follows a spinning globe between Athens, Uruk, Thebes, Tikal, Baghdad and Kyoto, unlocking scripts as you travel. Each civilization combines familiar Latin-letter levels with levels in its native script, so you learn to read and spell as you play. The scripts and writing systems include:

• Ancient Greek: the classical alphabet.
• Sumer: cuneiform, described as the world's first writing.
• Ancient Egypt: hieroglyphs.
• Maya: full-color glyph blocks.
• Arabic: flowing naskh script.
• Japan: the hiragana syllabary.

In alphabet-based chapters, you spell real words in your chosen language: English, Turkish, French, German, Spanish, Italian or Dutch. Hieroglyphs, cuneiform, Greek and Maya remain true to their civilizations for all players.

Clear the board

Special cubes add obstacles and opportunities as you arrange glyphs into words. Stone cubes block words and cannot be spelled through; bombs blast open jammed columns; and shifting cubes change their letters as they fall. Clearing clutter also earns rewards. Matching words and clearing clutter build your Force meter, which you can spend to freeze a falling cube and set up a move.

Local versus

Two players can compete in local split-screen using a second controller. Choose a civilization, word length and script, then race to claim words from a shared list. The first player to finish wins, and each duel can use a different combination of settings.