How to play Word Tower
- Tap the word that comes next on the scale.
- Tap again to drop it on the tower.
- The wrong order makes it wobble, and two wobbles topple it.
What your child learns
It is a synonyms game, a shades of meaning game and a word strength game in one tower. These are the KS2 skills it practises.
- Shades of meaning
- Ordering synonyms by strength
- Precise word choice for writing
Real examples from the game:
Levels and difficulty
Ten levels of four towers each, from three blocks on the Ground Floor to six-block towers. Some towers start at the top of the scale, wind makes the crane swing, and Odd Block levels hide a word that does not belong.
The boss builds six towers in 120 seconds.
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 Tower is free in the app, with every level and saved progress.
Tips for parents and teachers
- Ask "is it stronger or weaker?" when your child is unsure.
- Shades of meaning help writing too: swap "big" for "colossal" in a story.
- Draw a scale on paper and add your own words between cold and hot.
Word Tower FAQs
Is Word Tower free?+
Yes. Word Tower is free in the Pip app, with every level, and the one-minute demo here is free too.
Can I play Word Tower 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 Tower for?+
Years 3 to 6, within KS2 (ages 7 to 11). The game adapts, so it suits a wide range of children.
Does Word Tower 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.
What does shades of meaning mean?+
Words that mean similar things but with different strength, like warm, hot and scorching. Choosing the right shade makes writing more precise.
What is a synonym?+
A word with the same or a similar meaning, such as huge and enormous.
More games like this
More english games in the arcade, plus free practice pages.
Homophone Heist PRO
Sneak to each laser gate and pick the homophone that fits the gap.
Word Alchemy PRO
Drop prefixes, base words and suffixes in the cauldron to brew new words.
Sentence Railway PRO
Load the word carriages in order and flip the points in time.
Word Mine PRO
Dig to the letter crystals and spell the word the clue describes.
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.
