============================================================================== CROSSWORDS Game card - Word & Daily - zbani.com ============================================================================== Play free here: https://zbani.com/game/crosswords Also playable direct from the publisher: https://cdn.htmlgames.com/Crosswords/index.html Free to play - no sign-up needed. Artwork and game by HTMLGames / Zygomatic. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. AT A GLANCE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Type of game: Crossword and anagram Category: Word & Daily Goal: Fill every answer using the crossing letters as your check. Players: 1 player Difficulty: Medium Session length: 5 - 20 minutes Suggested age: Ages 8 and up Plays with: Mouse click or tap to play - most zbani games work with both mouse and touch ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2. HOW TO PLAY (from the official zbani.com game page) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Complete the crosswords. Select the correct letter for the empty spots to create all valid English words. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3. HOW TO PLAY - THE SIMPLE VERSION (for kids) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Think of Crosswords like this: 1. Start with a clue you can answer straight away - no crossings needed. 2. Type the answer into the highlighted squares. Wrong letters are usually rejected. 3. Look at where the word crosses other words: those shared letters check your answer. 4. Skip hard clues and come back when more letters are filled in. 5. When every square is filled, read the clues again to check for mistakes. In one sentence: Fill every answer using the crossing letters as your check. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4. YOUR TARGET AND HOW TO WIN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TARGET: Fill every answer using the crossing letters as your check. WIN: A complete grid with every clue answered correctly. SCORING: Accuracy, time, and hints used. Milestones to aim for while you learn: - Fill every crossing letter you are sure about first, even if the clue is hard. - Check the number of boxes before typing - it tells you the word length. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5. CONTROLS AND BUTTONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Mouse click or tap to play - most zbani games work with both mouse and touch - Most games on zbani.com work on a computer with a mouse and also on a phone or tablet with taps and swipes, so you can play either way. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6. WHY IT IS GOOD FOR THE BRAIN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Crosswords trains several mental skills at the same time. Here is what each one does and why it is worth playing: * Vocabulary and recall - you practice retrieving words under a little pressure. * Cross-checking - you learn to use what you know to test what you think. * Reading carefully - one misread clue sends the whole word wrong. * Perseverance - hard clues reward the player who keeps coming back. Why it is good for kids in particular: * The rules are short and the feedback is instant, so young players stay motivated and build confidence quickly. * Every round is short, which fits into a school break without losing focus. * It is a screen skill that transfers off the screen: reading instructions, counting, planning and spotting mistakes all show up in everyday tasks. This game also borrows from other styles, which adds to the workout: * word game skills - the same focus and planning you use in word game. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7. STRATEGY TIPS AND TRICKS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Fill every crossing letter you are sure about first, even if the clue is hard. - Check the number of boxes before typing - it tells you the word length. - Crossing letters are your proofreader; if two answers disagree, one is wrong. - Look at the picture clues, they often narrow the answer fast. - Play a few rounds before you try to be clever. Learn the simple rhythm first; the advanced tricks only work once the basics are automatic. - If you keep losing at the same point, that point is your training goal. - Short daily practice beats one long session, and it is how the real skills (planning and control) actually improve. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8. BETS AND CHALLENGES (friendly, for fun - no real money) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ zbani.com games are free and there is no real-money wagering here. If you play with friends, these are the fair, fun challenges people use: - Friendly challenge: finish with no errors and no hints. - Friendly challenge: complete the grid in under 4 minutes. - Friendly challenge: finish using only across clues, then only down. - If you do bet something, bet a real-world thing: the loser makes tea, the loser chooses the next game, the loser does the washing up. - Play-money only, and never bet money you cannot afford to lose. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9. REWARDS AND THE 'BEST PLAYER' BOARD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Stars. Earn stars for playing well in Crosswords: - Stars are based on level, score and how few hints you used. - Stars are kept on your profile, so you can see your total growing over time rather than only your best single round. Badges to collect: - Clean Solve - finish with no errors - Speed Solve - finish under 4 minutes - Vocabulary Star - 100 words added to your game vocabulary - Clean Sweep - finish a round without losing a life - Speed Star - finish under the target time - Combo Master - reach a 10x multiplier - Comeback Kid - win from last place or lowest score - Daily Player - play 7 days in a row The Best Player board for Crosswords: - The top scores and best times for Crosswords are listed on a 'Best Player' board for that game, so there is always a target to aim at. - Beating your own score is the first milestone. Beating someone else on the board is the second. Both are worth celebrating. - Board spots should reset when the game is updated or the difficulty changes, so the ranking always means something. Reward idea for a family or class: - Collect 10 stars for a sticker, 50 stars for a real reward, and 200 stars for 'Game Master of the Month'. Kids remember the badge far longer than the score, and it rewards steady practice instead of one lucky round. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10. QUICK QUESTIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Q: Is Crosswords free? A: Yes. Every game on zbani.com is free to play and needs no account. Q: Do I need an account or sign-up? A: Not to play. Signing in is only needed to post comments and join the player community conversations. Q: Can I play on a phone? A: Yes - the games run in a normal web browser and respond to taps and swipes as well as mouse and keyboard. Q: Will there be adverts? A: The game is hosted by HTMLGames and shows their advertising. It does not cost anything and it is not connected to your game account. Q: What is the best way to get better? A: Play a few short rounds, write down the one thing that went wrong, and fix that next round. That single habit is what separates a good score from a great one. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11. MORE WORD & DAILY GAMES ON ZBANI.COM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Players who enjoy Crosswords usually also like these, all free to play: - Airport Management 1 Word & Daily https://zbani.com/game/airport-management-1 - Airport Management 2 Word & Daily https://zbani.com/game/airport-management-2 - Airport Management 3 Word & Daily https://zbani.com/game/airport-management-3 - Búsqueda de Palabras Diaria Word & Daily https://zbani.com/game/b-squeda-de-palabras-diaria - Bee English Word & Daily https://zbani.com/game/bee-english ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12. NOTES ON THIS CARD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sections 1, 2, 4, 5 and 11 come from the official Crosswords game pages on zbani.com. Sections 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9 are written by a helper tool from the official description and the kind of game it is: they are guidance for players, not official rules from the publisher. Sections 8 and 9 describe friendly challenges and a rewards idea for a family, class or community. zbani.com does not run real-money betting, and the 'Best Player' board described here is a suggestion for a leaderboard, not an existing zbani.com feature. Word count of this card: about 1277 words. ==============================================================================