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VECG

11-19-2006, 01:15 PM

Anyone know of a standalone version of Wordsmith for something like a game boy or similar device or even pc? My mom is obsessed with this and I thought it would make a great Christmas gift. Even a game similar to it would be great.

apps-tv

11-19-2006, 02:11 PM

Not that I'm aware of.

I wrote the original version many (many!) years ago for the Mac, I have no idea if its still available anywhere, there was also a java applet version that I wrote when I worked for espn.com some 10 years ago. I haven't seen that version around in a very long time though.

I don't think there are any other versions around, though I'm sure there are similar games. Hopefully someone will recommend one.

Glad to hear that your mom likes the game!

Carl
(the guy who wrote wordsmith)

gastrof

11-19-2006, 09:52 PM

Could I ask you guys what in the world this has to do with TiVo?

This is a forum for TiVo Discussion. Not a discussion on just any old topic. (The thread title doesn't even say "Off Topic".)

Was this exchange between you two set up, a case of spam?

mportuesi

11-19-2006, 09:53 PM

Perhaps the OP meant to put this on Happy Hour and made a mistake?

If you repost there, or if the moderators move this post, there's several knowledgeable video game junkies in Happy Hour who could make a recommendation for you.

Bighouse

11-19-2006, 11:07 PM

craftassistant

11-20-2006, 12:09 AM

ok and it is addictive! I just played it for the first time and got 623!

There are games like this on yahoo. There has to be some on yahoo you can download ot computer...or just show her where to go on the yahoo games :)

Good luck!

supasta

11-20-2006, 12:37 AM

A few Google results:

http://www.netives.com/Games/Wordsmith/Play.shtml - In browser
http://www.gamemakergames.com/?a=view&id=545 - Download
http://www.macobserver.com/article/2002/08/30.4.shtml