Overview

REMEMBER THE YAHOO! GAMES WORD GAME CALLED WORD RACER? It was basically multi-player Boggle, with some added features. Play either solo or with friends, the goal is to type as many words as possible to get the highest score by the end of 4 rounds. I've attempted to simulate the gameplay and rules of the original Yahoo! game as closely as possible. I made this game because I loved it when I was a kid.

NOTE: Best played on a computer or laptop. Not yet mobile-friendly.

Check out the Updates section for improvements I'm making to the game. I plan to add things like high scores, competitive mode where words can only be submitted once in a game, UI improvements, and more.

Don't forget to fill out the feedback form if there is something you'd like to see.

Latest Updates

Recent changes: Aug 2026

• Fixed "Review found words" that were 2 letters or fewer (thanks for the report!)
• Refactoring and cleanup to separate game engine in preparation for mobile
• Added a sound checkbox toggle to mute/unmute sound effects
• Added local high score tracking

Previous changes: Mar 2026

• Added ability to review found words after rounds end
• Added an overlay for how to play and found words
• Added bonus points for words with 7 or more letters, true to the original Word Racer scoring

Previous changes: Dec 2025

• A lot of behind-the-scenes tests and cleanups to make it easier and safer to build new features.
• New UI for the menu/front page; will work on game interface next
• Added sound effects
• Clean up the UI and make the timer more readable

Previous changes: Dec 2024

• Launched the game with solo practice & multiplayer functionality
• Wrote a how-to guide, put up subscribe, feedback and donation forms

Coming up next

• Global high score tracking / leaderboard
• The ability to resume a group game if you were disconnected
• Competitive mode where words can only be submitted once in a game
• Mobile version of the game

Donate to Word Racer

If you want to see Word Racer continue to develop, please consider donating to server costs! Thank you in advance :)

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