How do I play Find a Word online?

Click the 'Start Game' button to load Find a Word in your browser's C64 emulator. No downloads required - the game runs directly in your web browser using JavaScript.

What are the controls for Find a Word?

Use WASD keys for movement and Left SHIFT for the fire button on Joystick 1, or use arrow keys with Left CTRL for Joystick 2. You can swap joystick ports using the joystick swap button.

Can I save my progress in Find a Word?

Yes! Use the save snapshot button (floppy disk icon) to save your game state, and the restore snapshot button (folder icon) to load it later. This works like a save state feature.

Who created Find a Word?

Find a Word was developed by John W. Stephenson in 1984 and published by Prentice-Hall International (PHI).

Play Find a Word – Word Search C64 Game (1984)

Game Information

Find a Word

Publisher: Prentice-Hall International (PHI)

Genre: Word Search

Developer: John W. Stephenson

Year: 1984

C64 Type: PAL/NTSC

Played: 0 Times

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About Find a Word

Find a Word is a word search game for the Commodore 64 that was released in 1984. The game was developed by John W. Stephenson and published by Prentice-Hall International (PHI).

Now you can play Find a Word online, directly in your web browser! Our Commodore 64 emulator brings this retro gaming experience to life without requiring any downloads or plugins. Just click "Start Game" and enjoy this piece of gaming history.

Joystick Controls

Joystick 1:

Left: A
Right: D
Up: W
Down: S
Fire: Left SHIFT

Joystick 2:

Left: ←
Right: →
Up: ↑
Down: ↓
Fire: Left CTRL

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We offer no C64 downloads due to copyright.

How to Play Find a Word

Getting Started

Click the "Start Game" button to load Find a Word directly in your browser. This Word Search game from 1984 runs using our Commodore 64 emulator - no downloads, plugins, or installation required.

Game Controls

Use the keyboard controls shown in the Joystick Controls section above. By default:

Movement: WASD keys or Arrow keys
Action/Fire: Left SHIFT or Left CTRL
Switch Joysticks: Click the joystick swap icon if the controls don't respond