The creator of the new, viral word scramble game Wordle has vowed that he will not allow the game to become infested with ads, according to a new report. Wordle has become the latest gaming craze sweeping the internet due to its simplicity and how it has come to use Twitter to spread like wildfire. The free-to-play game has no ads, leading many to wonder how it might be monetized in the future.
Wordle burst onto the gaming scene recently, popping up on players' Twitter feeds via a cryptic block sequence. The game itself follows a fairly simple play pattern, as players must guess a random five-word answer based on their six guesses. Each guess will reveal whether the corresponding letter is in the correct answer and whether it is in the correct place. Wordle's incredible replayability and attachment to social media have helped it become one of the biggest games in the world. With such popularity, however, also comes enticement to monetize the game. Luckily, the game's creator has pushed back against this suggestion.
In an interview with updates to Wordle's play pattern, such as the potential to add push notifications or opportunities to purchase more rounds, saying adding either option for monetization doesn't appeal to him either. For now, it seems that Wordle will remain its same free-to-play model going forward.
The stunning rise of Wordle may have taken a lot of the gaming community by surprise, but its simple play pattern has made the game incredibly popular. For word-puzzle aficionados, Wordle has taken the place of fan favorites like Scrabble or Words with Friends. Though it may be simpler and less interactive than those two games, the fact that players can share their results on Twitter allows them to connect with friends who are also players and boast about their achievements.
Luckily for all those players sharing their scores on Twitter, it doesn't seem that they will have to worry about paying for their next Wordle game. Although that stance might change or Wordle might fade from popular culture, it's refreshing to see a simple, fun game.
Source: BBC (via Destructoid)
