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LetterMash
A fast, frictionless, ad-free multiplayer word game
9 followers
A fast, frictionless, ad-free multiplayer word game
9 followers
As a lifelong fan of strategic card-based word games, I have always loved the mechanics of Quiddler. But I wanted a version I could play instantly with friends or students online without any of the typical modern mobile game bloat - no mandatory accounts, no daily play limits, and zero ad breaks. LetterMash takes that classic, escalating 8-round card-drafting strategy and streamlines it into a fast, real-time browser challenge.
Love that you kept it pure without the usual mobile game nonsense. One thing that would really help: a built-in dictionary validation tool during gameplay so players can verify disputed words in real time without leaving the round. Could just be a quick toggle against a standard Scrabble word list so arguments dont slow down the pace.
@duran_ml51620 That is a spot-on suggestion, and you’ll be happy to hear that this is actually already fully built into the game! As you can see in the screenshot below, we have a dedicated "Check Words" button right at the centre of the action.
You play your hand and then click "Check Words" (or try to "Go Out & End Round") when you are ready. The system will then instantly run your groups against the dictionary to flag if they are legitimate (like the ✓ Valid! indicator for "ZAG" shown here), calculate your net score, and warn you of any loose cards.
The decision to skip accounts and ads keeps the focus on the actual card play, which feels rare and respectful of the player. Nice execution on capturing that Quiddler feel in a browser.
@solaker70811 Thanks so much! I really wanted to respect the player's time and focus.
the no-account, no-ads choice is honestly what makes this stand out, you basically just click and play which is kind of rare these days. love that you kept the escalating 8-round structure intact too
@memetj9cn Thanks a lot! Keeping that escalating 8-round structure was a non-negotiable for me. There is something so satisfying about the tension building as your hand size grows each round and the stakes get higher.