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Get ready to challenge your friends to a game of Words with Friends on July 19, because it's National Words with Friends Day! This popular mobile game has been connecting people through words since its release in 2009. It's a digital version of the traditional board game Scrabble and has become a favorite among players of all ages. On this day, take some time to test your vocabulary skills and have some friendly competition with your loved ones. You never know, you might even discover some new words along the way!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2009</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Game Released</div><div class='timeline-text'>Zynga published Words with Friends as a mobile game, allowing players to compete with their friends in a virtual form of Scrabble.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Game Wins Awards</div><div class='timeline-text'>At the 2011 Games.com Developers Conference, Words with Friends was recognized as the Best Social Network Game.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>TV Feature</div><div class='timeline-text'>The game was mentioned in an episode of the popular sitcom The Big Bang Theory, increasing its popularity and user base.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>New Version Launched</div><div class='timeline-text'>Zynga launched Words with Friends 2, an updated version of the original game with enhanced features and challenges.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inclusion in Google Play Pass</div><div class='timeline-text'>The game became a part of Google's Play Pass, a subscription service offering hundreds of ad-free games, giving it broader exposure.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Words with Friends Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Zynga commemorates July 19 as National Words with Friends Day, encouraging people around the world to celebrate their love for this wordplay game.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a virtual game night</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and family for a virtual game night on Words with Friends. It’s a great way to celebrate the holiday and catch up with loved ones.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a themed game board</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and design a game board with a specific theme, such as famous movie quotes or celebrity names. It will add an extra element of fun to your Words with Friends game.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Challenge yourself to new words</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use National Words with Friends Day as an opportunity to expand your vocabulary and try using new and challenging words in your games. You might surprise yourself with how many points you can rack up!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Play in a tournament</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Join a Words with Friends tournament and compete against other players for the top spot. It’s a great way to celebrate the holiday and test your skills against others.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try a new game mode</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Words with Friends offers various game modes, such as Lightning Round and Solo Challenge. Use National Words with Friends Day as a chance to try out a new game mode and switch things up.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a fun and challenging game</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Words with Friends is a popular word game that requires players to use their vocabulary and strategic thinking skills to form words on a virtual board. It's a great way to exercise your brain and have some friendly competition with friends and family!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a great way to stay connected</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>In today's digital age, it can be hard to stay in touch with loved ones who live far away. Words with Friends provides a fun and interactive way to keep in touch and have some virtual quality time together!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's constantly evolving and improving</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Words with Friends is always coming up with new updates and features to keep the game fresh and exciting. From new challenges to special events, there's always something new to look forward to on National Words with Friends Day!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Words with Friends is played in multiple languages</h3><p class='facts-content'>Not only English speakers enjoy the game. Words with Friends is available in multiple languages, attracting players from around the globe and making it a truly international game.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Words with Friends has specific rules for scoring</h3><p class='facts-content'>Words with Friends uses its own unique scoring system. Points are awarded not just for the length or complexity of words, but also for their placement on the game board, taking into account premium tiles that double or triple word or letter values.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Words with Friends has contributed to scientific research</h3><p class='facts-content'>Researchers have used data from Words with Friends to study human behavior and trends in vocabulary usage. In fact, a study in 2012 used the game to analyze how people choose to play risky or safe moves under different circumstances.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The game provides educational benefits</h3><p class='facts-content'>Teachers and educators have utilized Words with Friends as an educational tool, encouraging students to develop their vocabulary, spelling, and strategy skills in a fun and engaging way.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Popularity among celebrities</h3><p class='facts-content'>Words with Friends has caught the attention of many celebrities, including actor Alec Baldwin, whose love for the game made headlines when he refused to stop playing it on a plane!</p></div></div>
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