Connections-Style Word Puzzle
Link Up is a free browser word game for 1 or more players, rated Hard and suggested for ages 12 and up. Sixteen words hide four groups of four. Find the links before four mistakes. A game takes about 5 min. There is nothing to download and no sign-up.
How to play Link Up
Select four linked words
Tap four words you think share a link and press Submit. “One away” means three of your four belong together.
Result
You get four mistakes. Tap another puzzle number to keep playing.
Stuck mid-game? Tap ? Help at the top of the game. It shows what to do at the exact step you are on.
Quick facts
- Players
- 1+
- Time
- 5 min
- Devices
- One shared phone or screen
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Suggested age
- 12+
- Cost
- Free
- Type
- Word games
- Good for
- Two players, Video calls
Link Up FAQ
How many people can play Link Up?
Link Up works with 1 or more players.
How do you play Link Up?
Select four linked words. Result. The full steps are on this page, and the Help button inside the game explains each stage as you reach it.
Is Link Up free? Do I need to download an app?
It is free. It runs in the browser on phones, tablets and laptops. There is nothing to install and no account to create.
How hard is Link Up, and what age is it for?
Link Up is rated Hard. Bluffing, deduction or word strategy. Best once the group has warmed up. The suggested age is 12 and up. That is a guide: younger players can usually join with an adult on their team.
Can we play Link Up on a video call?
Yes. One person opens the game and shares their screen on Zoom, Google Meet or Teams. For secret cards, that person reads each player’s card to them in a private message.
Is this the official Connections game?
No. Link Up is an original free game in a similar style to Connections. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the makers of Connections.
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