Choosy Word
Word puzzle - Strategy
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Place letter tiles, form words, and unlock a gripping mystery.
Challenge Dorothy, unlock branching story episodes, and use special powers to dominate the board.
Place letter tiles, form words, and unlock a gripping mystery — one board at a time
Choosy Word combines the best of word puzzle games with interactive storytelling. Make strategic word choices on a unique hexagonal board while unlocking branching narrative episodes where your decisions determine the outcome.
• Strategic letter tile placement on an expanding hexagonal grid
• Connect letters in any direction to form words
• Unlock powerful feature tiles: double letter, triple word, quadruple word bonuses
• Challenge yourself with progressively complex board patterns: diamond, spiral, cross, and more
• Manage your letter tray strategically with limited capacity
BRANCHING INTERACTIVE STORIES
Follow Dorothy Perkins, a 55-year-old English teacher navigating life's unexpected turns in Boston:
• Your choices at decision points shape the narrative
• Unlock story segments by reaching feature tiles on the board
• Experience mysteries, ethical dilemmas, and dramatic twists
• Episode 1: The Whistleblower's Dilemma
• Episode 2: Academic integrity crisis
• More!
STRATEGIC GAMEPLAY FEATURES
• Story tiles unlock narrative segments when reached
• Power-ups: Swap All letters, Advance Story, Hints, and Summon new letters
• Different board styles and sizes
• Score multipliers and bonus point tiles
PERFECT FOR WORD GAME FANS WHO LOVE
* Word puzzles with strategic depth
* Scrabble, and crossword-style games
* Interactive fiction and choice-based narratives
* Story-driven mobile games
* Vocabulary building and brain training
* Casual games with meaningful progression
KEY FEATURES
• Beautiful, clean interface optimized for iOS
• Portrait mode gameplay perfect for one-handed play
• Progressive difficulty across episodes
• Replayable episodes with different story choices
• No time pressure - play at your own pace
GAME MODES
• Play Dorothy: Play Dorothy 1 on 1
• Story Mode: Progress through Dorothy's journey
• Episode selection with progress tracking
• Inventory management with power-ups
WHO IS DOROTHY PERKINS?
Dorothy is a semi-retired substitute English teacher facing life's second act after divorce. Through your word-building skills, help her navigate workplace challenges, uncover mysteries, and make difficult ethical choices. Each episode presents new dilemmas where your decisions matter.
PROGRESSIVE CHALLENGE
Start with simple boards and expand to complex patterns. Each episode introduces new board layouts, more challenging vocabulary, and deeper story complexity. Perfect for beginners and word game veterans alike.
WHY CHOOSY WORD?
Unlike traditional word games, Choosy Word rewards both linguistic skill and narrative engagement. Every word you build brings you closer to unlocking the next story chapter. Your vocabulary expertise directly impacts Dorothy's journey.
Download Choosy Word today and discover where your words will take Dorothy's story!
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Information
- Seller
- Abnormal Head LLC (CA)
- Size
- 163.3 MB
- Category
- Word
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
9+
- 9+
- Infrequent
Horror/Fear Themes
Contains
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- Copyright
- © Abnormal Head LLC 2026