The Wordscapes Game Show is a tournament-style competition where players go head-to-head in fast-paced, word-solving challenges. It brings Wordscapes to life in a fun and competitive format, giving participants the chance to showcase their skills, earn rewards, and compete for the title of Grand Champion.
The tournament begins virtually, with matches recorded via video calls between April and June and released on YouTube. The competition builds toward an exciting in-person finale.
The final round takes place live during WordscapesCon on June 18, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, where the top three finalists are flown to PeopleFun headquarters to compete in person. All travel expenses are covered by PeopleFun, making this a truly special, all-expenses-paid experience.
How does the tournament format work?
A total of 27 players will compete for a chance to reach the finals—but only 3 will make it to Dallas, and just 1 will take home the Grand Prize.
Round 1 (Qualifiers)
The tournament begins virtually, with matches recorded via video calls between April and June and released on YouTube. The competition builds toward an exciting in-person finale.
The final round takes place live during WordscapesCon on June 18, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, where the top three finalists are flown to PeopleFun headquarters to compete in person. All travel expenses are covered by PeopleFun, making this a truly special, all-expenses-paid experience.
How does the tournament format work?
A total of 27 players will compete for a chance to reach the finals—but only 3 will make it to Dallas, and just 1 will take home the Grand Prize.
Round 1 (Qualifiers)
- 27 players compete across 9 matches
- 3 players per match
- Each match produces 1 winner
- 9 players advance to the semifinals
Semifinals
- 9 players compete across 3 matches total
- 3 players per match (the 9 winners from Round 1)
- Each match produces 1 winner
- 3 players advance to the finals
Finals (In Person at WordscapesCon)
- The top 3 players compete live in Dallas, TX
- The winner is crowned the Wordscapes Game Show Grand Champion
Each match eliminates players until only one champion remains, making every match a step closer to the final showdown.
What are the game rounds and scoring rules?
Each match consists of multiple rounds with increasing difficulty:
Round 1
- Minimum Crossword Words: 7
- Points per Word: 1,000
Round 2
- Minimum Crossword Words: 10
- Points per Word: 2,000
Trivia Bonus Round
- One multiple-choice question
- Worth 5,000 points
Round 3
- Minimum Crossword Words: 12
- Points per Word: 3,000
What prizes can players win?
Participants can earn a variety of rewards throughout the tournament:
- In-game coins equal to their score in each episode
- Exclusive portraits based on performance
- The Grand Champion receives an additional 50,000 coins
Nearly 1 million coins available across the competition
Who should apply?
Anyone who loves Wordscapes and wants to compete at a higher level!
The Game Show is also a great opportunity to connect with the community, participate in WordscapesCon 2026, and meet both Ambassadors and the team behind the game.
How can I apply?
Ready to compete? Apply here!
Applications close April 5, so be sure to submit yours in time!