Bookworm DS box art

Nintendo DS · Puzzle

Bookworm

Deep cut

SystemNintendo DS
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperPopCap Games
PublisherPopCap Games
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by PopCap Games, Bookworm arrived on the Nintendo DS as a puzzle game.

PopCap Games also made Plants vs. Zombies, Peggle and Bejeweled Twist for the DS.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Bookworm is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Bookworm gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Bookworm cheats & codes

2 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Classic Mode Max Score [Select+Up]94000130 FFBB0000 0218D8CC 3B9AC9FF D2000000 00000000
Action Mode Max Score [Select+Down]94000130 FF7B0000 0218D2CC 3B9AC9FF D2000000 00000000

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Bookworm walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Bookworm.

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Playing DS games today

Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.

Bookworm FAQ

Who made Bookworm?

It was developed by PopCap Games.

Is Bookworm multiplayer?

No. Bookworm is a single-player game.

How long does Bookworm take to play?

As a puzzle game, Bookworm typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Bookworm on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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