Netflix’s New Word Game: Another Wordle Clone?

Netflix’s New Word Game: Another Wordle Clone?

Netflix has launched TED Tumblewords, a daily word puzzle game developed in partnership with TED. The game, available on iOS and Android, involves rearranging letters on a 3×3 grid to create words, earning points for longer words and using bonus letters.

Gameplay and Modes

Tumblewords features three modes:

• Daily Six: Create six words and aim for a high score.
• Daily Ladder: Complete five levels with increasing point requirements.
• Daily Match: Compete against TED’s bot or other players.

Similar to Wordle, it includes a daily streak feature and allows sharing results on social media. A unique element is the inclusion of “Knowledge Cards” offering fun facts, unlocking badges upon collection completion.

Is it Just Another Wordle Clone?

While Tumblewords shares similarities with other word games like Wordle, Word Cookies, and Words With Friends, it also has distinct features. Its connection to TED provides educational value through the Knowledge Cards. The game is free to play on TED.com/games, but mobile play requires a Netflix subscription. Netflix also has several upcoming games in development, further expanding its gaming library.

Overall Impression

TED Tumblewords might not be revolutionary, but it offers a fun way to pass the time. Its daily challenge and social features could attract a loyal player base.