Boggle With Friends: Word Game icon
Boggle With Friends Brings Classic Word Search to Mobile

by Zynga Inc.

4.5
IOSWord Games
This app delivers the fast-paced word finding gameplay Boggle fans remember, now optimized for mobile devices. Perfect for casual players seeking quick sessions or competitive word enthusiasts chasing high scores. The social integration keeps matches engaging across different skill levels.

Detailed Review

Zynga's Boggle With Friends adapts the classic letter cube word search game into a polished mobile experience. Positioned in the crowded word game market, it distinguishes itself through real-time multiplayer and solo modes that maintain the original game's frantic energy. The app preserves the core mechanics of finding words by connecting adjacent letters while introducing modern social features and progression systems. The gameplay centers around three-minute rounds where players swipe through letter grids to form words. Core features include Classic mode for traditional play, Tournaments for competitive ladder climbing, and Solo Play for offline practice. A comprehensive dictionary validates submissions, while bonus tiles and word strength multipliers add strategic depth. The energy system limits consecutive play sessions, though optional ads provide occasional continues. In practical use, the interface works smoothly during timed matches, with responsive touch controls for letter selection. Visual design clearly distinguishes premium tiles and remaining time. Real-world scenarios include commuting sessions where quick games fit perfectly, or family competitions where asynchronous multiplayer allows household members to play at their own pace. The notification system effectively prompts players when opponents complete turns. User feedback consistently praises the authentic Boggle experience and smooth social integration. Reviews indicate particular appreciation for the balanced difficulty progression and variety of game modes. Some players note the energy system can interrupt longer play sessions, while others mention occasional dictionary inconsistencies with proper nouns. The ad-supported model receives mixed responses, with some users finding promotions intrusive during gameplay transitions. Overall assessment recognizes Boggle With Friends as a competent mobile adaptation that successfully translates the original game's excitement. Strengths include polished presentation, meaningful social features, and accessible gameplay suitable for various age groups. Limitations involve some monetization elements that may frustrate dedicated players. The app delivers reliable word game entertainment despite minor interface quirks around menu navigation.

Key Features

  • Classic 4x4 letter grid gameplay with three-minute rounds maintains authentic Boggle timing pressure and word-finding challenge
  • Real-time and turn-based multiplayer modes enable synchronous competition or flexible asynchronous matches with friends
  • Solo practice mode with adjustable difficulty provides offline word training and skill development opportunities
  • Tournament ladder system with seasonal rewards creates ongoing competitive incentives and progression tracking
  • Bonus tile mechanics including double letter and word score multipliers add strategic depth to basic word formation
  • Comprehensive dictionary validation with word definitions helps players learn new vocabulary during gameplay

Why Users Love It

Strong social competition features
Authentic Boggle gameplay feel

Perfect for: Word game enthusiasts who enjoy competitive social gameplay and quick session-based entertainment

Screenshots

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Ranking History

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Current Rank

#48

Best Rank

#48

All-time high

Average Rank

#49

30-day average

User Reviews

c0ldwxnternxghts
Nov 9, 2025

I’ve been playing Boggle with Friends for years now, and it’s great! Unless I’m in a room without WiFi, it works great. For me, I never had a problem with the app. I’m not very sure what’s going on with other users though. Thanks for reading my review! 😁 Love it! I’ve been playing Boggle with Friends for years now, and it’s great! Unless I’m in a room without WiFi, it works great. For me, I never had a problem with the app. I’m not very sure what’s going on with other users though. Thanks for reading my review! 😁

Idoj😎
Oct 30, 2025

Love this game, but when you play against a bot, you shouldn’t have to wait for the bots to finish against you or each other. It’s annoying to have to wait. It would also be good to make the print a little larger when it comes to the scoring. Fun but has some quirks Love this game, but when you play against a bot, you shouldn’t have to wait for the bots to finish against you or each other. It’s annoying to have to wait. It would also be good to make the print a little larger when it comes to the scoring.

StLouisLady
Oct 19, 2025

Yes! I love Boggle. I play it every day. But I’ve been noticing some changes to the scoring that I don’t think are quite fair. When I come across someone who uses the “Blaze” for help, I resign after the first round. I don’t use it and won’t use it. This evening, I finished the second round with a player and was trying to figure out how they more than doubled my score. I went looking for the Blazes but there were none. At the very beginning, we both had the word lax. She received 19 points but I got 11. Had there been the Blaze icon, I would have expected that. Then we both played sax. She got 18 to my 10. I am confused. Playing fair? Yes! I love Boggle. I play it every day. But I’ve been noticing some changes to the scoring that I don’t think are quite fair. When I come across someone who uses the “Blaze” for help, I resign after the first round. I don’t use it and won’t use it. This evening, I finished the second round with a player and was trying to figure out how they more than doubled my score. I went looking for the Blazes but there were none. At the very beginning, we both had the word lax. She received 19 points but I got 11. Had there been the Blaze icon, I would have expected that. Then we both played sax. She got 18 to my 10. I am confused.

DaBull83
Aug 21, 2025

1) There should be an option where both players agree and are forced to use ZERO power ups. 2) Would like to see a list of worldwide standings 3) Large form tournaments with ZERO power ups That is all. Obsessed and have been playing daily for over 12 years :) Love This Game - Feature Suggestions 1) There should be an option where both players agree and are forced to use ZERO power ups.2) Would like to see a list of worldwide standings3) Large form tournaments with ZERO power ups That is all. Obsessed and have been playing daily for over 12 years :)

duesterj
Jul 25, 2025

I’ve been playing this game for at least 10 years, and still find it challenging. The ads have become so intrusive that I continue to look for an alternative to this game. I can no longer silence the ads, so I can’t play the game while listening to a podcast as I used to do. The daily event occasionally gets stuck on a previous day so that I can’t play that. The “contact us for help” feature no longer works for me, so I can’t find a way to get them to fix the daily event, which is currently stuck. Frustrating bugs I’ve been playing this game for at least 10 years, and still find it challenging. The ads have become so intrusive that I continue to look for an alternative to this game. I can no longer silence the ads, so I can’t play the game while listening to a podcast as I used to do. The daily event occasionally gets stuck on a previous day so that I can’t play that. The “contact us for help” feature no longer works for me, so I can’t find a way to get them to fix the daily event, which is currently stuck.

App Details

Developer

Zynga Inc.

Platform

ios

Rating

4.5

Last Updated

11/29/2025