Is Cabanagrams free to play?

Yes, Cabanagrams is completely free to play. You can enjoy all game modes without paying. Creating an account is optional but lets you save scores and appear on leaderboards.

How many players can play together?

In multiplayer mode, 2-4 players can compete in real-time. You can also play solo in Challenge mode or against 1-3 AI opponents.

What dictionaries are available?

We offer two English dictionaries: a curated Word List with common words, and English Words with an expanded vocabulary. Choose based on your preference for casual or competitive play.

Can I play on mobile devices?

Yes! Cabanagrams works on any device with a web browser. The game is fully responsive and supports touch controls for mobile and tablet play.

How does the trading system work?

You can trade one difficult tile from your hand for three random tiles from the stash. There's a 5-second cooldown between trades to keep the game balanced.

What happens if I use an invalid word?

When you click Finish, the game validates all words on your board. If any word is invalid, you'll see which words need to be fixed. You can rearrange your tiles and try again.

Cabanagrams

How to Play

Master the art of building words faster than your opponents in this exciting race against time.

The Goal

Cabanagrams is a fast-paced word game where you race to use all your letter tiles by building interconnected words on your personal board. Think of it like building your own crossword puzzle - every word must connect, and every tile must be used. The first player to finish with all valid words wins!

Build Connected Words

All your words must connect like a crossword. Horizontal and vertical words share letters at their intersections.

Game Modes

Challenge Mode

Solo

Race against the clock in solo play. Perfect for practicing your word-building skills and improving your speed.

Easy, Normal, and Hard difficulties

Play vs AI

vs AI

Test your skills against computer opponents. Each AI player builds their own board simultaneously.

1-3 AI opponents

Multiplayer

Online

Compete with friends or join public games online. Real-time racing at its finest!

2-4 players

Game Setup

Your Starting Hand

Each player begins with a hand of letter tiles. In multiplayer and AI modes, everyone starts with 15 tiles. Challenge mode varies by difficulty.

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The Shared Stash

Additional tiles wait in a shared pool. Draw from the stash when you need more tiles to work with.

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Game Actions

Three key actions power your gameplay. Mastering when to use each one is the secret to victory.

Rush

AI & Multiplayer

Draw a tile from the shared stash. When you rush, everyone draws simultaneously - it's a race to see who can use their tiles fastest!

Rush strategically. Taking tiles gives you more options but also more work to do.

Trade

All Modes

Exchange one difficult tile from your hand for three random tiles from the stash. This has a 5-second cooldown to prevent spam.

Give 1

Get 3

Trade tiles that are hard to use, like Q without U. The extra tiles are worth it!

Finish

Victory

Click Finish when your hand is empty and all your words are valid. The game validates your board - if everything checks out, you win!

Valid Board

All words recognized, you win!

Invalid Words

Fix errors and try again

Pro Tips

Start Small

Begin with 2-3 letter words to get tiles on the board quickly. You can always extend them later.

Keep Options Open

Leave room to attach new words. Avoid boxing yourself into corners with no connection points.

Know Your Two-Letter Words

Words like QI, XI, and ZA are game-changers. They help you use difficult letters efficiently.

Rearrange Freely

Your board isn't locked! Rearrange tiles anytime to make room for new words or fix mistakes.

Frequently Asked Questions

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