NATIONAL WORDS WITH FRIENDS DAY
Fast Facts
- WHEN
- Celebrated each year on July 19th
- FOUNDER
- Founded in 2021 by Zynga
- WHY
- To enjoy friendly competition between friends and family using smart wordplay
- VIBE
- Relaxing, strategic, competitive
NATIONAL WORDS WITH FRIENDS DAY
On July 19, National Words With Friends Day recognizes friendly competition and smart wordplay. The celebration also honors the 2009 launch of the popular game franchise!
#WordsWithFriendsDay
Since before the invention of the dictionary, people have challenged each other with word puzzles and games. The day honors the intellectual spirit and camaraderie that comes with playing word games. With the advent of the internet, games like Words with Friends introduced us to a whole new level of competition. Not only could we connect with friends through the games we played, but we could also challenge ourselves to new levels of word knowledge with more people than ever before.
With the evolution of the mobile era, Zynga introduced us to a whole new level of multiplayer competition. Suddenly, you weren't just playing against your aunt across town—you were playing 20 games at once against coworkers, strangers, and AI "WordMasters." Whether you play casually to pass the time or take every single tile swap deeply personally, July 19th is the day to rack up those points.
Strategies to Flex Your Brain
The 2-Letter Lifeline
Memorize QI and ZA. They are your absolute lifelines when you are stuck with a "Q" or "Z" and no space to move.
The "Bingo" Boost
Dropping all 7 of your tiles in a single turn grants you a massive 35-point Bingo bonus. It’s the ultimate mic-drop moment.
The AI Gauntlet
If your friends are taking too long to take their turns, you can dive into the Solo Challenge mode to battle themed AI bots that get progressively more ruthless.
Climb the Achievement Novel
Earned "Pages" from landing on Triple Letter (TL) squares or hitting a personal best advance you through a 40-level progression map themed after classic book genres.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL WORDS WITH FRIENDS DAY
Celebrate with a game of Words With Friends! Invite friends to join you in a friendly competition. Challenge yourself to a new high score.
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Download the app and start a game.
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Share your best score.
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Celebrate the people you connect with.
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Share your most creative move.
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Share your tips and favorite words to play.
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Wish Words With Friends Happy Birthday!!
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Use #WordsWithFriendsDay to share on social media and
Follow Words With Friends on any of their social media platforms for exclusive giveaways!
NATIONAL WORDS WITH FRIENDS DAY HISTORY
Zynga founded National Words With Friends Day in 2021 to celebrate the anniversary of its popular word game and to celebrate the players who share a passion for smart wordplay and intellectual competition.
In 2021, the Registrar at National Day Calendar proclaimed this National Day to be observed on July 19th annually.