How do I play Word Challenge online?

Click the 'Start Game' button to load Word Challenge 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 Challenge?

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 Challenge?

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 Word Challenge?

Word Challenge was developed by John Rhoads & R. Scott Young in 1984 and published by Hayden Software Co., Inc..

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Game Information

Word Challenge

Publisher: Hayden Software Co., Inc.

Genre: Puzzle

Developer: John Rhoads & R. Scott Young

Year: 1984

C64 Type: PAL

Played: 0 Times

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About Word Challenge

Word Challenge is a puzzle game for the Commodore 64 that was released in 1984. The game was developed by John Rhoads & R. Scott Young and published by Hayden Software Co., Inc..

Now you can play Word Challenge 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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How to Play Word Challenge

Getting Started

Click the "Start Game" button to load Word Challenge directly in your browser. This Puzzle 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