Word Hunt
Everyone gets the same 4×4 grid — spell words from adjacent letters and rack up points before the clock hits zero.
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Word Hunt on FateRound runs entirely in the browser — no app download or account required. Everyone gets the same 4×4 grid — spell words from adjacent letters and rack up points before the clock hits zero. Create a game, share a short code with your group, and play together from any phone or computer in real time.
How it works
Join the room
Enter your name and wait for the host to start the hunt.
Find words
Tap adjacent letters on the shared grid and submit valid dictionary words.
Beat the clock
Score as many points as you can before time runs out.
Game rules & how to play
Objective
- Everyone races on the same 4×4 letter grid.
- Find as many valid words as you can before the timer runs out.
- The player with the highest score wins.
How it works
- Tap or drag across adjacent letters (including diagonals) to spell a word.
- Each letter can only be used once per word.
- Words must be at least 3 letters and appear in the dictionary.
- Submit each word once — duplicates do not score again.
Scoring
- 3 letters = 100 points.
- 4 letters = 400 points.
- 5 letters = 800 points.
- Longer words score even more (6+ letters add 400 pts per extra letter).
Game end
- The game ends when the host taps “End game” or the timer hits zero.
- After time is up, no new words can be submitted.
- Play again generates a fresh letter grid for the next round.
Why play on FateRound
Connect letters
Drag across adjacent tiles (including diagonals) to build words of 3+ letters.
Score big
3 letters = 100 pts, 4 = 400, 5 = 800 — longer words earn even more.
Live leaderboard
See who is finding the most words in real time.
No sign-up
Create a game and play in seconds — no account needed.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many players do you need for Word Hunt?
- Word Hunt works with 2–20 players. Create a game on FateRound, share the link or code, and everyone joins from their browser — no sign-up required.
- Is Word Hunt free to play online?
- Yes. Word Hunt on FateRound is completely free — no download, no payment, and no account needed. Create a game and start playing in under a minute.
- Can I play Word Hunt on my phone?
- Yes. FateRound runs in any mobile browser. Share the room link in your group chat and everyone can play Word Hunt from their phone or desktop.
- How do trophies work in Word Hunt?
- Trophies are earned automatically as you play — things like finishing your first game, racking up wins, or hitting a milestone. Bronze, silver, gold, and platinum trophies are listed above with what they need; some are secret and only reveal themselves once you've earned them. Trophies and points carry over to your FateRound profile across every game.
- How do you play Word Hunt?
- Everyone gets the same grid of letters. Spell words by tapping adjacent letters — up, down, sideways, or diagonally — and submit as many valid dictionary words as you can before the timer runs out. It’s the classic Boggle-style word race, online.
- How is it scored?
- Longer words are worth more points, so it pays to find the big ones, not just the easy three-letter words. Only valid dictionary words count. Highest score when the clock hits zero wins.
More questions? Read the full FAQ