PRO Pip Pro unlocks this game in the app. The one-minute demo here is free, at every level.
How to play Word Mine
- Tap a cell next to Pip to dig.
- Dig into the letter crystals to spell the clue word.
- Spell it before your lamp oil runs out.
What your child learns
Of the spelling games for kids we have built, this one gives the most KS2 spelling practice per minute. These are the KS2 skills it practises.
- KS2 spelling patterns: double letters, silent letters, ie and ei, ough
- Vocabulary from definitions
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Words in context
Real examples from the game:
Levels and difficulty
Nine layers lead down to the core, then a cave-in boss: spell three words to escape. The layers add boulders, synonym and antonym clues, falling rocks, then double letters, silent letters, ie and ei, and tricky endings like ough.
Pip moves your child up when they are ready and eases off when they struggle. Each run is short and focused, so it fits before school or homework.
Every level, in the free Pip app
Word Mine is part of Pip Pro in the app, with every level and saved progress.
Tips for parents and teachers
- When a word trips your child up, write it down and look at the tricky part together.
- Ask your child to say the word before digging: hearing it helps them spell it.
- Pair Word Mine with a printed spelling list for the week.
Word Mine FAQs
Is Word Mine free?+
The one-minute demo on this page is free. The full game, with every level, is part of Pip Pro in the app.
Can I play Word Mine online?+
Yes, for one minute. Press Play above to try the demo in your browser with nothing to install, then carry on in the Pip app.
What age is Word Mine for?+
Years 3 to 6, within KS2 (ages 7 to 11). The game adapts, so it suits a wide range of children.
Does Word Mine work on iPad?+
Yes. The demo works in Safari on iPad, and the full game is in the Pip app for iPad, iPhone, Android and Fire tablets.
How can I help my child learn KS2 spellings?+
Little and often: a few words a day, in context, with the tricky part spotted. Games like Word Mine add the retrieval practice that makes spellings stick.
What spellings should a Year 4 child know?+
Year 3 and 4 spelling lists include words such as believe, calendar, difficult and separate. Year 4 also covers patterns like -ous, -tion and homophones.
More games like this
More english games in the arcade, plus free practice pages.
Grammar Factory PRO
Pick the option that makes each sentence right as the crate rolls past.
Sentence Surgeon PRO
Pick a tool and fix the broken word or punctuation in each sentence.
Vocab Fishing FREE
Read the clue, then hook the fish carrying the right word before the shark does.
Word Orchard FREE
Tap the apple with the right word to grow your orchard.
Bookmark the arcade
- On a computer: press Ctrl and D, or Cmd and D on a Mac.
- On iPad or iPhone: tap Share, then Add to Home Screen.
- On Android: tap the menu, then Add to Home screen.
