How to Play Iamble
Iamble (derived from Iambic pentameter) created by SAH, we believe, is the first online word game that is both dyslexia-friendly and centred around the text of Shakespeare. We are still in the beta phase, aka making it up as we go along. We hope you enjoy it.
Play for free on mobile or desktop now by visiting iamble.org
Objective:
Guess the Shakespeare-themed 5-letter word in 6 tries or fewer
Getting Started:
Choose your difficulty level: Easy, Medium, or Hard
Each difficulty has a different word selected daily
Read the hint to help you get started
Making Guesses:
Type or click letters on the keyboard to spell a 5-letter word
Use the DELETE button (⌫) to remove letters if you make a mistake
Press the GO button to submit your guess
Understanding the Feedback:
🟩 Green tile = Correct letter in the correct position
🟨 Gold tile = Correct letter in the wrong position
🔴 Red tile = Letter is not in the word
Strategic Tips:
Pay attention to the hint – it is Shakespeare-related!
Use the color feedback from previous guesses to narrow down possibilities
The keyboard buttons also change color to show you which letters are correct, wrong position, or not in the word
You have 6 attempts total before the game ends
Winning & Losing:
Win: Guess the word correctly within 6 tries and see confetti celebrate your victory! 🎉
Lose: If you don't guess the word in 6 tries, the answer is revealed
Daily Play:
A new word is available every day for each difficulty level
The same word is used for all players on the same day
Check how long until the next word appears when the game ends
Switch difficulty levels anytime to try a different challenge
Have fun and fare thee well!