News & Updates

Latest announcements and updates from EdgeWords

EdgeWords 1.1: Fresh Features & Smoother Play

February 3, 2026 • Jonathon Gibbs

We've just released a small but mighty update to keep EdgeWords feeling fresh and active. Version 1.1 brings new social tools, a richer tutorial, and a batch of quality-of-life improvements.

New Social Features

  • Apple Login support
  • Facebook Login support
  • Invite friends to play
  • View and share your puzzle history

Improvements

  • New in-depth tutorial to help you master the game
  • Added notifications to keep you updated
  • Various UI improvements for a smoother experience

Fixes

  • Fixed leaderboard ordering issues
  • Logging in now cancels a pending account deletion
  • General bug fixes and performance improvements

Looking Ahead: Version 1.2

Later this month we're introducing a brand new Edgie and a fast, fun Time Trial mode. It's all about speed and focus. We'll also be adding achievements and trophies. Stay tuned!

A huge thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. Please share EdgeWords with your friends and help us build an active, friendly community!

EdgeWords is Now Live!

January 12, 2026 • Jonathon Gibbs

So, lets start with a Happy New Year! I hope 2026 is treating you well so far. I'm absolutely thrilled to share some exciting news with you all!

EdgeWords Has Arrived!

After months of development and testing, I'm delighted to announce that EdgeWords is now available on both the iOS App Store and Google Play Store! The Edgies have finally made their way to your phones, and I couldn't be more excited.

This is a particularly special moment for me, as EdgeWords is my first app that I've designed and developed from start to finish. It's been an incredible learning journey, and I'm so happy to finally share it with all of you! The experience has also inspired me to begin work on my next project: Edgies: The Summit, a physics-based tower building game where you'll stack the same Edgies characters (Tripp, Cubert, Penny, and Hex) to reach new heights while battling weather hazards and tricky physics. It's coming to iOS and Android later this year!

iOS Available Android Available Cross-Platform Sync

What is EdgeWords?

For those of you just discovering EdgeWords, it's a daily word puzzle game where you chain words across geometric shapes. Every day, you'll face four fresh puzzles hosted by our friendly shape characters: Tripp the Triangle, Cubert the Square, Penny the Pentagon, and Hex the Hexagon.

The rules are simple: chain your words together (each word starts with the last letter of the previous one), alternate between sides of the shape, and use every letter. The challenge? Try to match the optimal "par" solution. It's easy to learn but wonderfully tricky to master!

Download Now

You can find EdgeWords on the App Store for iPhone and iPad, and on Google Play for Android devices. Best of all, your progress syncs across all your devices, so you can start on your phone and continue on your tablet, or vice versa!

What's Next?

This is just the beginning! I have loads of exciting features planned for future releases. Here's a taste of what's coming:

More Unlockables

Earn new avatars, themes, and customisation options as you play

Group Chats

Chat with your group members and discuss strategies together

Personal Chats

Private messaging with friends to share your victories

Harder Puzzles

New difficulty levels for those seeking an extra challenge

Weekly Leader Rewards

Special recognition and rewards for top weekly performers

Weekly Challenges

Extra-difficult puzzles for the most dedicated solvers

And that's not all! I'm also working on puzzle archives so you can replay past challenges, a hints system for when you're stuck, timed modes for speed-solving enthusiasts, and even custom puzzle creation so you can challenge your friends with your own word chains.

Thank You!

To everyone who's been part of the beta testing and early development, thank you so much for your feedback and enthusiasm. You've helped shape EdgeWords into something I'm genuinely proud of, and I can't wait to see how the community grows.

Got questions, feedback, or just want to say hello? Drop me a line at noreply@edgewords.app. I'd love to hear from you!

Welcome to EdgeWords!

November 6, 2025 • Jonathon Gibbs

Hello and welcome! I'm thrilled to introduce you to EdgeWords, a daily word puzzle game that combines the satisfaction of word games with unique geometric challenges.

What is EdgeWords?

EdgeWords is a daily word puzzle game where you form chains of words using letters arranged around geometric shapes. Each day, you'll get four new puzzles based on different shapes:

  • Triangle (3 sides, 9 letters) – Easy difficulty
  • Square (4 sides, 12 letters) – Medium difficulty
  • Pentagon (5 sides, 15 letters) – Hard difficulty
  • Hexagon (6 sides, 18 letters) – Expert difficulty

The Challenge

The rules are elegantly simple but create surprisingly deep puzzles:

  1. Chain Your Words – Each word must start with the last letter of the previous word
  2. Alternate Sides – You can't use consecutive letters from the same side
  3. Use Everything – Solve by using every letter exactly once
  4. Beat Par – Can you match the optimal number of words?

Current Status

Beta Testing Active Development

The android and ios apps are in development and will be released with core features including:

  • Four daily puzzles
  • User accounts with email verification
  • Profile and statistics tracking
  • Groups and leaderboards
  • Friends system and activity feed
  • Achievement badges

Coming Soon

I'm actively working on bringing EdgeWords to iOS and Android!

iOS App

Native iPhone and iPad experience

In Development

Android App

Play on any Android device

In Development

Cross-Platform Sync

Continue on any device

In Development

About the Developer

EdgeWords is designed and developed by Dr Jonathon Gibbs, a researcher and software developer based in Nottingham, UK. When not working on machine learning and computer vision research at the University of Nottingham, Jonathon builds apps and platforms including The Story Chamber and StomataHub.

Learn more at jonathongibbs.co.uk.

Get Involved

EdgeWords is just getting started, and your feedback is invaluable! If you encounter any issues, have suggestions, or just want to share your thoughts, please reach out at noreply@edgewords.app.

Thank You!

Thank you for being part of the EdgeWords journey. Whether you're here for a quick daily challenge or aiming for perfect par solutions, I hope EdgeWords brings a little joy and mental exercise to your day!