Wordtris SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Puzzle

Wordtris

Deep cut

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1992
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperSpectrum Holobyte
PublisherNintendo
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Developed by Spectrum Holobyte and published by Nintendo, Wordtris arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1992 as a puzzle game.

It came out in the SNES's second year on the market. Other notable SNES releases from 1992 include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart and Final Fantasy V. Among the 49 SNES puzzle games in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.

Spectrum Holobyte also made Star Trek: The Next Generation: Future's Past for the SNES.

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 SNES 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 Wordtris 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.

Wordtris gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Wordtris cheats & codes

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

All pieces are the "?"7E0141FF

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Wordtris walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Wordtris FAQ

When did Wordtris come out on the SNES?

Wordtris was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992.

Who made Wordtris?

It was developed by Spectrum Holobyte and published by Nintendo.

Is Wordtris multiplayer?

No. Wordtris is a single-player game.

How long does Wordtris take to play?

As a puzzle game, Wordtris 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 Wordtris 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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