WordOMatic - The Word Search Puzzle Game
WordOMatic - The Word Search Puzzle Game

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WordOMatic Versions

WordOMatic is updated on a regular basis, usually once every two weeks. Most of the changes will affect both Pocket PC and Windows versions of the game, others are for the specific system. The version changes are listed in reverse order so the most recent update is at the top.

Sometimes you will see features listed that have been added to the game ready for the next release.

Version History


WordOMatic v1.3.7

  • Optimized to use less cpu and power.
  • Fixed an demo timeout error in registered mode.
  • Added/corrected new words to the dictionary.
  • Adjusted some letter frequencies.

WordOMatic v1.3.6

  • Fixed an exit on startup bug.
  • Optimized for smoother tile scrolling.
  • Updated the word list and letter frequencies.
  • Blocked some methods of cheating.

WordOMatic v1.3.5

  • Fixed a compatability with Windows 2000.
  • Fixed a compatability with OS X 10.3
  • Improved game dictionary.
  • Improved/fixed mouse and tile sliding controls.
  • Fixed an exit on launch bug.

WordOMatic v1.3.4

  • Adjusted some letter frequencies.
  • Improved game dictionary.
  • Optimized startup times for quick game launch.
  • Fixed a rare graphics loading bug.

WordOMatic v1.3.3

  • Fixed bug with window not closing on exit.
  • Fixed input bug on register screen.
  • Added/fixed new words to the dictionary.
  • More optimizations and improvements.

WordOMatic v1.3.2

  • Added new words to the dictionary.
  • Fixed some graphics loading bugs.
  • Improved/fixed mouse controls.
  • Optimized startup times for quick game launch.

WordOMatic v1.3.1

  • Fixed some bugs running in OSX Leopard.
  • Improved word list.
  • Fixed a Game Quick Restart bug.
  • Recompiled with latest XCode compiler and SDK.

WordOMatic v1.3.0

  • Added Clear button for in-game Text Entry.
  • Improved Word List/Dictionary.
  • Updated High Score sending.
  • Fixed a passcode entry bug.

WordOMatic v1.2.9

  • Improved Word List/Dictionary.
  • Fixed some special effects glitches.
  • Updated High Score sending.
  • More bug fixes and gameplay improvements.

WordOMatic v1.2.8

  • Added many unusual 'Q' words.
  • Implemented an 'Undo' feature using 'U' or 'Backspace' on keyboard.
  • Reduced CPU load when paused/minimized.

WordOMatic v1.2.7

  • Game can now send Scores to the website High Score table.
  • Updated the game dictionary.
  • Game now shares Difficulty/Mode settings when sending scores.

WordOMatic v1.2.6

  • Improved menu screens.
  • Updated the game dictionary.
  • Other optimizations and minor bug fixes.

WordOMatic v1.2.5

  • Removed many unusual 3 letter words.
  • Improved some interface graphics.
  • More bug fixes and gameplay improvements.

WordOMatic v1.2.4

  • First Mac OS X Universal Binary Version.
  • Added working Menus for Universal Binary version.
  • Added Alt + Enter to switch in/out Fullscreen for UB version.
  • Fixed some sound bugs.
  • Fixed passcode entry bugs.

WordOMatic v1.2.3

  • Fixed Black Screen on startup bug.
  • Fixed upgrading from older versions problem.
  • Other small optimizations.

WordOMatic v1.2.2

  • Improved game dictionary.
  • Optimizations for OSX Tiger.
  • Small bug fixes and gameplay improvements.

WordOMatic v1.2.0

  • Fixed High Score Saving and other Setings.
  • Fixed some passcode saving problems.
  • Improved graphics speed/smoothness.

WordOMatic v1.1.9

  • More graphics improvements making the game smoother.
  • Fixed some passcode problems.
  • Improved game dictionary.

WordOMatic v1.1.8

  • Improved game dictionary.
  • Fixed some problems with OS 10.4 Tiger.
  • Large code rewrite making the game smaller and faster.

WordOMatic v1.1.7

  • Made game harder by preferring words of 4 letters or more.
  • Added penalty when longest word is 3 letters.
  • Improved the dictionary removing some 3 letter acronyms.

WordOMatic v1.1.6

  • Removed the Purple color to simplify the sequence.
  • Increased points to compensate for fewer colors and extra difficulty.
  • Improved the dictionary removing some 3 letter acronyms.

WordOMatic v1.1.5

  • Fixed Example Game nag message.
  • Changed demo to a 60 minute trial version.
  • Some small bug fixes.

WordOMatic v1.1.4

  • Game dictionary improvements.
  • Small bug fixes and optimizations.

WordOMatic v1.1.3

  • Dictionary improvements.
  • Small bug fixes and optimizations.

WordOMatic v1.1.2

  • Improved game interface graphics.
  • Speeded up the game interface and screens.
  • Some small bug fixes.

WordOMatic v1.1.1

  • Added option to Reset High Scores.
  • Fixed some passcode problems.
  • Mac version now saves scores and settings to users 'Preferences' folder.
  • Windows version now saves scores and settings to 'My Games' folder.

WordOMatic v1.1.0

  • Added Options to the In-Game Menu.
  • Added Restart Option to the In-Game Menu.
  • Quick restart Option on Game Over Screen.

WordOMatic v1.1.0

  • Added Options to the In-Game Menu.
  • Added Restart Option to the In-Game Menu.
  • Quick restart Option on Game Over Screen.

WordOMatic v1.0.9

  • A few small game improvements.
  • Minor compatibility fixes.

WordOMatic v1.0.8

  • Graphics speed optimizations.
  • Dictionary improvements.

WordOMatic v1.0.7

  • Some Dictionary changes and Letter Selection.
  • Improved performance.

WordOMatic v1.0.6

  • Some Dictionary changes and Letter Selection.
  • Automatic Pause mode when window is inactive or minimized.
  • Improved performance.

WordOMatic v1.0.5

  • Big changes to gameplay reducing number of letters to 24.
  • Added the progress display showing color sequence and status.
  • Using much clearer font for in-game letters.
  • Improved performance.

Previous WordOMatic Updates

  • Added Options Screen.
  • Added Display Option to Windows Version (Window Mode / Fullscreen Mode)
  • Added Sound/Volume options.
  • Combined the Continue Game and New Game options; makes it difficult to start new game by accident.
  • Trial mode extended to 8 minutes per game.
  • Further optimized data files reducing storage size
  • Improved in-game help and added 'tap here to remove' notice.
  • Added first basic sounds to the game.
  • Added basic in-game Instructions pages for new players.
  • Optimized graphics rendering, uses much less CPU time.
  • Pocket PC version now much faster/smoother.
  • Added the Tile of Goodness!
  • Difficulty Balancing (Game is getting harder)
  • Added the Time Bomb Letter Tile.
  • Added the Radioactive Letter Tile.
  • Replaced the sliding system with a 'real-time' pixel perfect sliding.
  • The game now suggests words after a period of inactivity.
  • Added fancy in-game message display.
  • Fixed Pause mode bug in trial mode.
  • Enabled 'Hard' mode in Trial version, disabled 'Easy' mode in Trial version.
  • Added Current Level display.
  • Game is MUCH more difficult. Hard mode is a real challenge. Easy mode does not play on forever!
  • Repeated word penalty system changed.