Wordflick is an engaging and competitive word game originally released during the launch of the iPad. Featuring fast-paced gameplay, multi-touch controls, and dynamically rendered tiles, Wordflick combines simplicity and strategy to deliver an addictive experience.
Now, we're open-sourcing Wordflick under the MIT License! We invite developers, educators, and enthusiasts to contribute, enhance, and maintain this piece of iOS gaming history.
- Addictive Gameplay: Drag and drop letter tiles to the board and spell words. The longer and more complex the word, the higher your score.
- Fast-Paced Fun: Players race against a 3-minute timer to achieve high scores and progress through increasingly challenging levels.
- Educational Value: Loved by educators, Wordflick appeals to kids and adults alike. It makes learning fun and encourages vocabulary building.
- Dynamic Tile Rendering: Game tiles, styled like Scrabble tiles, are drawn dynamically using Quartz programming for a polished look.
- Multi-Touch Interactivity: Makes full use of iOS’s multi-touch capabilities, providing a smooth and intuitive experience.
- Scalable Difficulty: Players can spell words of varying lengths to earn points, with increasingly challenging levels as they progress.
This open-source release includes the core game functionality as it exists today:
- Platform: iOS application.
- Codebase: Written in Objective-C, C, and C++.
- Database: Utilizes SQLite for word data.
- Development Environment: Builds with Xcode 14.2, targeting iOS 16.2.
- Removed Features: Background music has been stripped, and some APIs and features have been deprecated for compatibility.
- Xcode 14.2 or newer.
- macOS with development tools for iOS apps.
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/mthomason/wordflick-ios.git
cd wordflick- Open the project in Xcode:
open wordPuzzle.xcodeproj- Build and run the app on a compatible iOS simulator or device.
- The game timer is currently slowed for testing purposes.
- Some URLs and APIs require updates (
#warningcomments are present in the code). - There may be unused or commented-out code from deprecated features.
We welcome contributions of all kinds! Whether you're fixing bugs, optimizing code, or introducing new features, your help is greatly appreciated.
- Fork the repository.
- Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix:
git checkout -b feature-or-fix-name- Commit your changes and push them to your fork:
git commit -m "Add detailed description of your changes"
git push origin feature-or-fix-name- Submit a pull request with a clear description of your updates.
- Update deprecated APIs.
- Reimplement or suggest improvements for removed features.
- Add support for modern iOS design patterns and Swift compatibility.
- Enhance game visuals or gameplay mechanics.
- Fix existing bugs or optimize performance.
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE.md file for details.
Some assets and components are not covered under the MIT License. Please refer to the EXCLUSIONS.md file for details on these exclusions and special terms.
The name "Wordflick" and associated logos are not covered by the MIT License and may not be used without explicit permission from the copyright holder.
Wordflick was a hit on the App Store during the iPad's early days, beloved for its intuitive controls and engaging gameplay. With this open-source release, we hope to keep the spirit of Wordflick alive and inspire a new generation of players and developers.
Thank you for helping us bring Wordflick back to life!
Have questions, suggestions, or feedback? Reach out to us or open an issue in the repository.