Developer(s) | Charles B. Cossé |
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Stable release |
0.7.11 / 18 August 2010
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Operating system | Cross-platform |
Type | Educational game |
License | GNU General Public License |
Website | Asymptopia Software |
TuxWordSmith is a multi-language word game similar to Scrabble in which users play against Tux, the Linux mascott. The game is distributed with over 80 language[i]-language[j] dictionaries courtesy of the xdxf project. Players take turns submitting words in language[i] and, if the word is valid (i.e. occurs within the corresponding dictionary) then the corresponding language[j] definition is displayed. The default resource is Webster's Dictionary for strictly English game play, and most similar to Scrabble.
Historically TuxMathScrabble came first (circa 2001). Using the language resources provided by the xdxf project it was possible to create this "sister" application to TuxMathScrabble. According to the author the intent of the project was not to reproduce Scrabble, but to extend TuxMathScrabble. The first release of TuxWordSmith was made in 2006.