WordOMatic - Shoecake Games

Mac Installation:

WordOMatic requires Mac OS 8.6 or newer and is fully compatible with OSX. Simply copy the 'MacWordOMatic' folder somewhere inside your 'Macintosh HD' and run the game!

IMPORTANT: If you're a registered user running OS 10.4 (Tiger) or higher, make sure you do move the folder somewhere inside your 'Macintosh HD'. If you leave the game on the Desktop it will fail to remember your passcode and other settings. This is due to tighter security with OS 10.4.

WordOMatic Instructions:

WordOMatic is a simple game to learn and play. The game rules are quite clear and after playing only one or two games you should have a good idea of how to play.

Quick Game Controls

Slide rows of letters using the Mouse. Remove complete words by pressing Space. The Word Light will flash green when you align complete words.

Game Basics

Rearrange the colored letters by sliding rows and columns to form words across or down. The words created are removed and replaced with fresh Grey letters. Words must use at least 3 letters and a maximum of 6 letters.

Each time you remove some words, the remaining "Letter Tiles" change colour from Grey through Gold, Green, Blue and Red. After Red the Tile becomes void. The object of the game is to recycle all available letters before they become void. You must prioritize the Blue and Red Tiles.

You can create multiple words (often by accident) but it's not overly important to do so. However, as the game progresses it may be necessary to create two or three words in order to clear out the colour letters. The game will continue until it is impossible to create new words from the remaining letters. If you can stop your letters from turning void the game will continue.

Points System

Each letter of the alphabet has a standard points value but as the letters change colour, the value goes up. It is tempting to allow letters to age in order to get more points. You should also try to avoid repeating words; words that are repeated will have their value reduced by up to 40 points depending on how soon it is repeated. After 50 words the penalty for a particular word is lifted.

Online Help

Full instructions somplete with pictures can be found on the WordOMatic Online Help Page

Purchase Information:

The Trial Version will let you play the game for up to 60 minutes. You don't have to use up all 60 minutes in one day. It can take as long as you want. The 60 minutes only includes actual in-game time so it does not include viewing the main screen menu, reading instructions or watching the auto-play demo/tutorial game. There are some other missing features including saving games and a Hard Mode. Decide if you want to buy the game and receive your own personal passcode to unlock the full features of the game.

If you enjoyed playing this game, you might want to try more Shoecake Games including BoXiKoN, DaisyWords, Random Factor Mahjong!, LinkLines. TaMiGoN and PegIt. Or simply visit Shoecake Games!

If you have any comments to make regarding WordOMatic, please contact me at: paul@shoecakegames.com