How do I play Word online?

Click the 'Start Game' button to load 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 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 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.

Word was developed by Charles Reid in 1978 and published by Creative Computing.

Hangman C64 Game: Word – Play Online with Screenshots & SID Music (1978)

Game Information

Word

Publisher: Creative Computing

Genre: Hangman

Developer: Charles Reid

Year: 1978

C64 Type: PAL/NTSC

Played: 1 Times

View on Gamebase64.com

About Word

Word is a hangman game for the Commodore 64 that was released in 1978. The game was developed by Charles Reid and published by Creative Computing.

Now you can play 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 Word

Getting Started

Click the "Start Game" button to load Word directly in your browser. This Hangman game from 1978 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