Trap Your Opponent One Letter at a Time

A strategic word-changing game where every letter counts. Plan your moves, use hints wisely, and trap your opponent with no escape!

14K+
Valid Words
Best of 3
Match Format
24/7
Play Anytime

Example Game:

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Features

Multiplayer & AI

Challenge friends by username or practice against our AI opponent. Play anytime!

Hint System

Get one hint per round! We'll highlight a letter you can change when you're stuck.

Smart Notifications

Get push and email notifications when it's your turn. Never miss a move!

Real-Time Updates

See when your opponent is active. The board updates live as moves are made!

Move History

Track every word played and see valid move counts. Review your strategic masterpieces!

Stats & Leaderboard

Track your wins, losses, and win rate. Compete with other players!

Game Rules

1

Change Exactly One Letter

Each turn, you must change one and only one letter in the 5-letter word.

2

Must Be a Valid Word

Your new word must be found in our dictionary of 14,000+ valid 5-letter English words.

3

Protected Position

You cannot change the letter that was just changed by your opponent (highlighted in orange).

4

No Repeating Words

Each word can only be used once per round, including the starting word.

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Win Condition

The first player who cannot make a valid move loses the game. Win 2 out of 3 games to win the match!

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Auto-Forfeit Rule

5 wrong guesses will automatically forfeit the round. Words already played don't count as wrong guesses - only invalid moves count toward the limit.

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Join players worldwide testing their vocabulary and strategy skills. It's free to play!

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