How do I play Word Hunt online?

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

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 Hunt?

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 Hunt?

Word Hunt was developed by Eric Jansing & Bob Meyers Jr. in 1983 and published by COMPUTE! Publications, Inc./COMPUTE!'s Gazette.

Online C64 Game: Word Hunt (1983) – Word Search

Game Information

Word Hunt

Publisher: COMPUTE! Publications, Inc./COMPUTE!'s Gazette

Genre: Word Search

Developer: Eric Jansing & Bob Meyers Jr.

Year: 1983

C64 Type: PAL

Played: 0 Times

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About Word Hunt

Word Hunt is a word search game for the Commodore 64 that was released in 1983. The game was developed by Eric Jansing & Bob Meyers Jr. and published by COMPUTE! Publications, Inc./COMPUTE!'s Gazette.

Now you can play Word Hunt 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 Hunt

Getting Started

Click the "Start Game" button to load Word Hunt directly in your browser. This Word Search game from 1983 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