Word games have captivated minds for centuries, challenging our vocabulary, quick thinking, and problem-solving skills. Whether it’s a casual game of Scrabble or an intense round of crosswords, word games have a universal appeal. But for some enthusiasts, playing these games is not enough—they aim to make history.
In this blog, we dive into the fascinating world of Guinness World Records related to word games, where passion and skill meet to create truly astonishing feats.
1. Highest score on Scrabble Blast (EA, 2005)
- Date: 25 March 2010
- Location: Canada (Manitoba)
- Record: The highest score on Scrabble Blast (EA, 2005) is 3,451
- Details: The highest score on Scrabble Blast (EA, 2005) is 3,451, achieved by Kelly R. Flewin (Canada) on the Puzzle mode of the original Game Boy Advance version in Manitoba, Canada, on 25 March 2010 Featured in Guinness World Records Gamers Edition 2011
2. Rubik’s Cube World Record SINGLE 3.13 by Max Park
- Date: 11 June 2023.
- Location: United State
- Record: As of June 2023, the world record for solving a 3x3x3 Rubik’s cube is 3.13 seconds, set by Max Park.
- Details: The current record SINGLE for solving the Rubik’s cube is held by Max Park in a time of 3.13 seconds. The world record was set at an official World Cube Association competition held on 11 June 2023.
3. Largest published crossword
- Date: 30 June 2016
- Location: Japan
- Record: The largest published crossword has 66,666 clues in total with 33,018 clues across and 33,648 clues down
- Details: The largest published crossword has 66,666 clues in total with 33,018 clues across and 33,648 clues down, created by Nikoli Co., Ltd. (Japan) in Taito, Tokyo, Japan, and published on 30 June 2016. The crossword consists of 244,971 squares and measures 12.042 m² (129.61 ft²). The crossword was created by 20 crossword artists to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Nikoli Co., Ltd.
4. Fastest time to complete the Guinness World Records Hasbro puzzle
- Date: 26 December 2020.
- Location: United States (Burbank)
- Record:The fastest time to complete the Guinness World Records Hasbro puzzle is 9 mins 58.32 sec
- Details: The fastest time to complete the Guinness World Records Hasbro puzzle is 9 mins 58.32 sec, and was achieved by Tammy McLeod (USA) in Burbank, California, USA, on 26 December 2020.Tammy attempted this record because she had been winning various speed jigsaw puzzle competitions and wanted to see if she was fast enough to break a world record.
Conclusion
These records go beyond traditional word games by showcasing remarkable achievements in endurance, speed, strategy, and creativity. Whether it’s Highest score on Scrabble Blast or Largest published crossword, these feats capture the passion and dedication of the gaming community, inspiring others to push the limits of what’s possible in this mental sport.