RiteType
Ages 8+

How to play Word Zombies

  • • Type the word above a zombie to zap it.
  • • Zombies that reach the fort damage it. Keep the fort standing!
  • • Spend coins on upgrades between rounds.

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 fort with your fingers

Goofy word zombies shuffle toward your fort, and the only way to stop them is to type the word floating above each one. Clear a round to earn coins, then spend them in the shop on repairs, thicker walls, an ice cannon that slows zombies, a shockwave, or a coin magnet.

Word Zombies mixes quick reactions with a little strategy: pick off the closest zombies first, and decide which upgrades help your play style. Rounds get busier as you go, which builds the kind of steady, accurate typing that carries over to tests and schoolwork. It's silly rather than scary, so it works well for older kids as well as adults.

Word Zombies FAQ

Is Word Zombies free?

Word Zombies 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 Word Zombies for?

Word Zombies is labeled "Ages 8+". You can pick Easy, Normal or Hard before you start, so the same game works for beginners and faster typists.

How do you play Word Zombies?

Type the word above a zombie to zap it. Zombies that reach the fort damage it. Keep the fort standing! Spend coins on upgrades between rounds.

Can I play Word Zombies on a phone or tablet?

Word Zombies 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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