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Explo Crossword Game

Do you enjoy crosswords, brain teasers, and friendly competition with friends and family? Are you fascinated by language and want to expand your vocabulary? Then Explo is the game for you.

Explo is available in Icelandic, English (both British and American), Polish, and Norwegian, with more languages coming soon. The game is ad-free and can be downloaded and played for free from the App Store and Play Store.

For a low monthly subscription fee, you can unlock all of the game's features, including the ability to play an unlimited number of matches simultaneously and challenge tougher opponents, among other benefits.

Explo

Explo is a crossword game app for smartphones and tablets (iOS and Android). It's based on Netskrafl (online edition of Icelandic Scrabble), which has been growing in popularity for nearly a decade and has been tried by one in ten Icelanders. In Explo, players can compete against people or robots of varying difficulty, either in untimed games or in timed matches that get the adrenaline pumping. Players accumulate Elo points that indicate their skill level, making it easy to find opponents of similar ability. Whether you're looking for a relaxed word game or a fast-paced challenge, Explo offers something for everyone.

Learn more about Explo by visiting the game's web page.

Ránmorð,

is that a word?

Netskrafl, an online word game launched in 2015, allows people to play against each other or against computer opponents of varying skill levels. Since its inception, nearly 42,000 players have registered. The game is free to play, but those who wish to support its operation can become "Friends of Netskrafl" by contributing the equivalent of one coffee shop beverage per month.

The vocabulary used in Netskrafl is based on the Database of Modern Icelandic Inflection (DMII), maintained by the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies. And yes, according to DMII ránmorð is indeed a word!

Netskrafl

Netskrafl has become a hit as an entertaining and mentally stimulating pastime for anyone who enjoys the Icelandic language, crosswords, and exciting competitions. At netskrafl.is, users can play against other people or challenge the bot opponents Amlóði, Miðlungur, and Fullsterkur. The vocabulary used in Netskrafl is based on the Database of Modern Icelandic Inflections (DMII), which contains about 2.4 million unique word forms that can be played in the game.

Netskrafl players gather in a lively Facebook group, where virtual scrabble tournaments are e.g. organized on a regular basis.

Netskrafl is free to use, but those who wish to support the game can become Friends of Netskrafl by contributing 490 ISK monthly. This helps cover the operating costs and development work. In appreciation for their contribution, Friends of Netskrafl enjoy several benefits. For example, they can have an unlimited number of games in progress simultaneously, access a summary at the end of each game showing the best moves for each position, and challenge other players in a competitive mode.