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Word Jong | 
| From: Destineer Inc
Category: Video Games
List Price: $19.99
Buy New: $11.62
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Avg. Customer Rating:  33 reviews
Sales Rank: 182
Platform: Nintendo Ds
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Nintendo DS
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 4.9 x 0.6
MPN: 21154
UPC: 828068211547
EAN: 0828068211547
ASIN: B000SH3XGS
Release Date: December 5, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Multiple Online Modes | | • | Uses Nintendo Wi-Fi | | • | Single player mode includes over 50 puzzle shapes which unlock bonuses | | • | WordJong Party Blast takes on either human or AI opponents in head-to-head mode |
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Product Description
WordJong features simple, yet engrossing gameplay: Use a set of lettered tiles to create words, clearing the board as you use tiles. Shoot for high-scoring words, earn bonus tiles, and work to clear the board with no leftover letters. WordJong boasts several new features exclusive to the Nintendo DS system, including local and online wireless play as well as DS Download play, a variety of Solo Play modes, a 100,000+ word dictionary, full support for both the Control Pad and Touch Screen, and much, much more! ESRB Rated E for Everyone
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| Customer Reviews: Read 20 more reviews...
 Very fun and forgiving July 18, 2008
This game is like Scrabble "lite" meets mahjong "lite", so you can work your brain without beating your brain.
There are three nice single player modes: A "Daily Puzzle" mode, a "Temple Challenge" mode where you attain a higher rank as you complete more puzzles, and a "Battle Mode" which is a turn-based competition on a single board against computer opponents of increasing difficulty.
Another reviewer said that the game supplies a lot of vowels, and this is true, so it's pretty much a given you will be able to clear most of the puzzles if you use your "wild card" tiles wisely.
I don't really think the ease of the game is a limitation, though. I like the ability (in Temple Challenge Mode) to be able to take back my moves, including getting my "wild card" back. This gives me the chance to try different word combinations to successfully complete the puzzle, and that's a good thing. Not too many games give you a second chance like that, so if you "try try again" you won't get frustrated.
Please note that when you use the "wild card" tile, the game doesn't display a list of 26 letters to choose from, it just checks its internal dictionary for a spelling match once you have completed entering the word.
That's a bit different than other electronic Scrabble-type games.
The game seems to have a pretty extensive dictionary, too.
The "fortune cookie" perk in "Temple Challenge Mode" gets a little stale
(ha-ha) too quick. They could have come up with better, less redundant fortunes, but that's a minor quibble.
 Addicting! July 12, 2008
I wasn't sure I'd like this game since, as an approaching 50 year old, I'm new to the whole Nintendo thing. However, I love word games and this is a lot of fun and addicting. The graphics are beautiful. I like that you are able to undo moves if you see that you're not going to be able to clear all of the tiles. It's a great way to unwind.
Mah Jong + Crosswords + Brain Age July 5, 2008
This is a WONDERFUL game. ANyone who loves words will love this! It's more fun than crosswords, mah jong AND Brain Age all combined!
Word Jong is like Scrabble June 28, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This game satisfies my Scrabble addiction. There could be
some variations to the layout to make it more fun. Then, I've
only played 30 days worth of it, maybe a new one is just around
the corner....
 Learn new words! June 24, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
A great game for the spelling challenged. My son kind of stole this from me, he was amazed how much it has helped his spelling besides being fun. Myself, I wish they had more than one free tile. Still a fun game.
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