THE GAME

In WORDMINGLE, two words are combined to create a challenge: ten jumbled letters that players must unscramble. To play, you will need your WORDMINGLE box and a device with internet access, such as a phone, computer, or tablet.

SETUP

  1. Open your WORDMINGLE box and visit www.wordmingle.app/ on your device.
  2. Select either the daily challenge or a random challenge.
  3. Retrieve the 10 letter tiles displayed on your screen from your WORDMINGLE box and place them in the 10 beige tile holders.
  4. Place the tiles in a single row in front of you. (Optional but recommended.)
  5. Click the "I'm Ready" button to begin.

HOW TO PLAY

  1. Arrange the physical tiles in front of you to try to form words using the provided letters.
  2. Use the web app on your screen to type in your guesses, get hints, and track your score. (Getting hints and guessing incorrectly will increase your score by one. Your goal is to guess both words correctly with the lowest score.)
  • The top two squares on your screen display the number of letters in each word you are trying to guess. You will either have two 5-letter words, or one 6-letter word and one 4-letter word.
  • The bottom-left square shows your current score, while the bottom-right square offers hints when you're stuck.

GETTING HINTS

  1. Click the "HINT" tile on the web app to see all ten letters.
  2. Tap a letter to get a hint, revealing whether that letter is a part of the black word or the white word. Remember: the main screen shows how many letters are in the white word and the black word.
  3. Replace the letter tile's beige holder with a black or white tile holder from your box, matching the color of the hint's border.
  4. Click "Go Back" to return to the main screen of the web app.

GUESSING WORDS

  • Type a word into the guess box at the bottom of the web app and press enter to submit it.
  • If you guess incorrectly, you might see the message: "Those are the right letters, but it’s the wrong word." You’re getting close!
  • The game ends when you correctly guess both words, revealing your score for you to record and compare with friends.
  • Submitting "GIVE UP" as a guess will reveal the two correct words and end the game, giving you a max score of 15.

RULES & TIPS

  • WORDMINGLE always combines exactly two words that total ten letters, but the objective is to uncover the two specific words selected by the game, not just any two words.
  • If you don’t have enough letters during setup, use the two blank tiles provided. Write the required letters on them using a pencil.
  • When playing random challenges, your device will automatically switch to a unique URL. That means you can copy and share your page to allow others to try the exact same challenge without revealing the answers.
  • Remember the “3 P’s Rule”: WORDMINGLE will never use proper nouns (“David”), plural nouns (“comics”), or past-tense verbs (“hiked”). Avoid wasting guesses on these!
  • For 6-letter and 4-letter challenges, focus on identifying the 6-letter word first. This will help you determine the remaining four-letter word more easily.
  • If you’re stuck and want to avoid using a hint, try shuffling and rearranging the tiles in front of you. Engaging with the tiles physically can stimulate your brain and spark new ideas.

WAYS TO PLAY

  • DAILY SCORES. Challenge yourself by playing solo! Track your daily scores throughout the week, then add up your total and see how you stack up against family and friends.
  • GROUP GAMES. WORDMINGLE isn’t just a solo adventure—it’s perfect for group play! Gather around a table, team up, and solve tricky brainteasers together for a fun, collaborative experience.
  • COMPETITIVE MATCHES. With multiple WORDMINGLE sets, the game transforms into a spirited competition. Go head-to-head or form teams, set a timer for 5 or 10 minutes, and aim for the best score!
  • GLOBAL FACE-OFFS. Distance is no obstacle with WORDMINGLE! Each unique, randomly-generated game comes with a shareable link, so you can challenge far away friends and family for a virtual game night like no other.

MORE GAMES!

If you enjoy WORDMINGLE, visit www.bythebook.games to explore more games—like LETTERTRAY, the WORDMINGLE expansion—and stay updated on new releases!