Bonza is a single-player crossword puzzle application developed by MiniMega, which was chosen by Apple to become part of the App Store's Best of 2014 list.
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| Developer(s) | Minimega |
| Publisher(s) | Minimega |
| Platform(s) | iOS, Android |
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| Genre(s) | Crossword |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
Gameplay edit
In Bonza, players are given fragments of a crossword puzzle and tasked with fitting them back together.[1] There are no clues for each word, rather one clue for the puzzle setting its theme.[2]
In 2016, the developers added a feature that allows players to create their own puzzles.[3]
Reception edit
Bonza was chosen by Apple as part of the App Store's Best of 2014 list.[4] Bonza was described as a "game with a strangely erratic rhythm", but received praised for its value in providing 70 puzzles for less than a dollar.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Crossword, Trivia And Word Search Elements Come Together In Bonza Word Puzzle". AppAdvice. 22 March 2014. Archived from the original on 14 March 2017. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
- ^ a b "Hands-on with Bonza, a challenging new puzzle game". The Sydney Morning Herald. 5 March 2014. Archived from the original on 14 December 2022. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
- ^ Tyson, Daniel (13 May 2016). "Australian puzzle game Bonza adds a new 'Puzzle Creator' feature letting you create your own levels". Ausdroid. Archived from the original on 14 May 2016. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
- ^ Bogle, Ariel (16 September 2015). "5 tips for making it in indie games from the co-creator of 'Bonza'". Mashable. Archived from the original on 2 August 2017. Retrieved 14 March 2017.