Forks & Words is a fast, delightful mash-up of crossword and minesweeper. A cheerful forklift dashes through a jungle of crates—some hide letters, some hide booms. Your job: reveal every letter without running out of lives!

How it plays

Tap any cell; the forklift zips to that crate and reveals what’s inside.

Letters fill the crossword; empty cells are mines.

You start with 3 extra lives. Hit a mine? You’ll lose one and that crate becomes a burnt crate (no popup).

No lives left and you tap a mine? Boom—game over.

Cells where across & down words cross are revealed by default for a fair start.

Why you’ll love it

🎯 Smart twist on crosswords: Pure word logic with minesweeper tension.

🎨 Bold comic look: Hand-crafted, jungle-adventure vibe with a friendly forklift.

🎵 Satisfying audio: Tap, move, reveal, boom, win—each with crisp sound cues and a gentle BGM loop.

🏁 Local leaderboard: Race the clock and climb the top 20—name prompt if you crack the top 10.

⚡ Snappy feel: Whip-slide transitions, animated sprite, and a slick progress splash.

🧭 Built-in “How to Play”: Tips and rules, themed to match the game.

📶 Play offline: No account needed; leaderboard is device-local.

Features

Crossword generation with interlocking words

Default reveals at word crossings + a few bonus letters for readability

3 fixed lives per game; burnt crates mark saved mistakes

Themed dialogs, panels, and cohesive comic palette

Works great for quick sessions or longer runs

Ready to lift your word game? Fire up the forklift and clear the board—carefully.