Can I play Word Whiz online for free?

Yes — you can play Word Whiz right here in your browser for free, with no installation and no plugins, on both desktop and mobile.

Can I download Word Whiz?

Yes, Word Whiz is available to download here — use the Download button on this page.

What platform does Word Whiz run on?

Word Whiz is a MS-DOS / PC game from 1990.

When was Word Whiz released?

Word Whiz was released in 1990.

Word Whiz was developed by Apogee Software, Ltd..

How do I save my progress in Word Whiz?

Save inside the game itself — via its own menu, or F2/F3. And if you log in (free), your position is also stored in the cloud, so you can continue on another computer or phone.

Is it legal to play Word Whiz online here?

You play it in your browser via an emulator. For how we handle abandonware and copyright, see our "Is it legal?" page.

How do I control Word Whiz?

The controls are in the Controls section on this page. The keyboard is usually all you need — arrow keys to move and Ctrl, Alt or Space for actions.

Can I play Word Whiz on mobile?

Yes — it runs right in your browser on phones and tablets too. Just tap Play, nothing to install.

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Word Whiz

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Arrows move · Space/Enter use · Esc menu

Usual keys for Puzzle games (rough guide):

Tab

Caps

Enteraction / confirm

Shift

Ctrl

Alt

spaceaction / confirm

Alt

↑

←

↓

→

move

Click the game to lock the cursor

Esc = in-game menu · save F2, load F3.

Emulator: DOSBox (js-dos)

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Can I play Word Whiz online for free?: Yes — you can play Word Whiz right here in your browser for free, with no installation and no plugins, on both desktop and mobile.
Can I download Word Whiz?: Yes, Word Whiz is available to download here — use the Download button on this page.
What platform does Word Whiz run on?: Word Whiz is a MS-DOS / PC game from 1990.
When was Word Whiz released?: Word Whiz was released in 1990.
Who made Word Whiz?: Word Whiz was developed by Apogee Software, Ltd..
What genre is Word Whiz?: Word Whiz falls under: Logic.
How do I save my progress in Word Whiz?: Save inside the game itself — via its own menu, or F2/F3. And if you log in (free), your position is also stored in the cloud, so you can continue on another computer or phone.
Is it legal to play Word Whiz online here?: You play it in your browser via an emulator. For how we handle abandonware and copyright, see our "Is it legal?" page.
How do I control Word Whiz?: The controls are in the Controls section on this page. The keyboard is usually all you need — arrow keys to move and Ctrl, Alt or Space for actions.
Can I play Word Whiz on mobile?: Yes — it runs right in your browser on phones and tablets too. Just tap Play, nothing to install.

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Platform: MS-DOS / PC
Year: 1990
Developer: Apogee Software, Ltd.
Genre: Puzzle
License: Freeware

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Gaming platform: MS-DOS / PC_□✕

For two decades MS-DOS was the main gaming platform on PCs. Games launched from the command line and used sound cards like Sound Blaster or AdLib. DOS is the home of legends such as Doom, Prince of Persia and Commander Keen.

Maker: IBM PC / Microsoft · Years: 1981–2000

Here on oldgame.cz you play it right in your browser via the js-dos emulator — no install, no plugins, on desktop and mobile.

Recommended controls: These games are controlled with the keyboard (see the controls table next to the game). A USB joystick/gamepad can make some titles more comfortable, but is not required.

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