Is WordDuel free to play?

Yes! The core game is completely free. You can create games, invite friends, and play in both cooperative and competitive modes without paying anything. Optional wordpacks with themed vocabulary are available for purchase.

Do I need an account to play?

No account is needed. You can start playing immediately as a guest. Optionally, you can sign in with Google to save your progress and access purchased wordpacks.

How to Play WordDuel — Rules & Tips

Getting Started

Visit the homepage and choose Cooperative or Competitive mode to create a game.
Share the game link or game code with a friend.
Once your friend joins and both players are ready, the game begins.

Game Rules

Each game gives you 6 attempts to guess a hidden 5-letter word. After each guess, every letter is color-coded to show how close you are:

A

Yellow — correct letter in the correct position

B

Orange — correct letter but in the wrong position

C

Gray — letter is not in the word

Players take turns submitting guesses. Use the on-screen keyboard or your physical keyboard to type your guess, then press Enter to submit.

Game Modes

Cooperative Mode

Work together to find one hidden word. You and your friend share the same board and take turns guessing. You win or lose as a team.

Competitive Mode

Each player picks a secret word for their opponent. Take turns guessing on separate boards. The first player to solve their word wins.

Tips & Strategies

Start with vowel-heavy words — try words like AUDIO, RAISE, or OURIE to reveal vowels early.
Use the color feedback — yellow and orange tiles tell you exactly which letters to keep and which to move.
Communicate with your partner — use the in-game chat in cooperative mode to discuss strategies.
Eliminate common consonants — after vowels, test letters like R, S, T, L, and N to narrow down possibilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free?

Yes! The core game is completely free. You can create games, invite friends, and play in both modes without paying anything. Optional themed wordpacks are available for purchase.

Do I need an account?

No account is needed. You can start playing immediately as a guest. Optionally, sign in with Google to save your progress and access purchased wordpacks.

How many players can play?

Each game is designed for exactly 2 players. One player creates a game and shares the link or game code with a friend.

Can I play on mobile?

Yes! The game works in any modern web browser on phones, tablets, and computers. No app download required — just open the link and play.