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Ever missed a day and thought, “I’d love to do yesterday’s daily word puzzle”? We don’t know about you but we certainly did. Now we made it possible, with the latest update Smartle lets you play not only today’s daily word challenge, but also any of the daily word puzzles from the past. You can scroll through previous dates and pick any daily word game you missed (or want to replay).
We wanted it to be really easy to find and after some trial and error, we decided to put it together with the word game modes. Because it’s kind of a mode on its own. Right in the top mode “switcher” you would usually switch between Daily Word Puzzle and Sprint modes, now we added another mode called Archive. Just click on the left or right arrows until you see it. When you are in the Archive mode, you can click play and the nearest missed daily game will start for you. You can also choose a specific date from the calendar, going back more than a year in time.
Every puzzle retains its original letter grid, so it’s the same daily word puzzle, just at your own time.
The main reason we introduced Past Games is simple: so many of you asked for it! :) We know how much many of you enjoy the routine of tackling a fresh daily word game, and we also know life gets busy. Between vacations, work calls, and surprise errands, it's easy to skip a day. But now you can catch up whenever you want.
We've also received a lot of feedback from players who say that word games are a relaxing escape for them. A simple, calming way to unwind after a long day. Many people play Smartle in the evening to disconnect from daily stress, quiet their minds, and ease into a restful night.
For many of them, however, one game just isn't enough. After finishing the daily puzzle, they often feel like they’re just getting started. And playing Sprint is not an option because it’s energising instead of relaxing. They’ve told us they’d love to keep playing daily a little longer, to stay in that peaceful headspace, and enjoy a few more moments of quiet focus.
That’s exactly why we’ve introduced the Past Games feature. To give players the freedom to enjoy more than just today’s puzzle. Whether it’s playing a few missed daily games or revisiting a completed game. It's now easier than ever to make word games part of your evening routine at your own pace, on your own time.
While re-playing a daily word game from the past won't earn you a spot on today's leaderboard (because leaderboard shows stats for the present day's puzzle), you can still absolutely achieve recognition for your skillful play by earning achievements.
Also, we wanted to highlight one more important thing that we don’t usually mention in our blogs. Smartle is completely free to play, and we’re committed to keeping it that way. There are no hidden costs, paywalls, or premium versions, just free word games for anyone who loves a good challenge.
We hope playing past rounds helps you sharpen your skills, expand your vocabulary, and relive those satisfying moments of finishing a tricky word puzzle.
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