How to play Spell Castle
- • Monsters march down three lanes. Press 1, 2 or 3 to aim at a lane.
- • Type one of the three spell words at the bottom to cast it. Fire beats ice monsters, ice beats wind monsters and wind beats fire monsters.
- • The right spell wins in one hit; the wrong one only stuns. Keep monsters off your walls through 5 waves.
Controls
- • Enter starts, Esc pauses, 1 2 3 pick Easy, Normal or Hard
- • 🔊 mutes sounds (saved for next time), 🎵 turns on background music
- • ⌨️ shows the keyboard and hands helper with the finger for the next key
Defend your castle with the right spell
In Spell Castle, monsters march down three lanes toward your walls. Press 1, 2 or 3 to aim, then type a spell word to cast fire, ice or wind. Fire beats ice monsters, ice beats wind monsters and wind beats fire monsters.
The right spell wins in one hit, the wrong one only stuns, so you have to read each monster and choose before you type. Survive 5 waves to save the castle.
Spell Castle FAQ
Is Spell Castle free?
Spell Castle is part of the full arcade, which a parent can unlock once on their account. Daily Challenge, 60-Second Frenzy, Word Stack and Key Hop are free forever.
What ages is Spell Castle for?
Spell Castle is labeled "Ages 9+". You can pick Easy, Normal or Hard before you start, so the same game works for beginners and faster typists.
How do you play Spell Castle?
Monsters march down three lanes. Press 1, 2 or 3 to aim at a lane. Type one of the three spell words at the bottom to cast it. Fire beats ice monsters, ice beats wind monsters and wind beats fire monsters. The right spell wins in one hit; the wrong one only stuns. Keep monsters off your walls through 5 waves.
Can I play Spell Castle on a phone or tablet?
Spell Castle is made for a physical keyboard, so it works best on a laptop or desktop computer. A tablet with a keyboard attached works too.
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