Gaming Newcomer Jopat Games Invites Word Wizards to Take ‘Cross Spin’ for a Whirl

There’s a new spin on crossword puzzles that will make word wizes and crossword connoisseurs rejoice! A newly emergent game manufacturer based in Chicago named JoPat Games has just announced their first disruptive foray into the board game market: Cross Spin! ($24.99 | 2-6 players | ages 8+)

Fans of crossword know that it’s a game medium with infinite possibilities. With Cross Spin, the process of solving takes a unique and competitive “turn.” Players draw category cards and race to solve mini crossword puzzles while rotating their boards to fit words in any direction. As long as your words read properly, you can rotate your crossword board in any cardinal direction. Be the first to solve and put pressure on your opponents to finish in 20 seconds! Pick a different puzzle board and new category cards to play a new round. First to 25 points wins!

Cross Spin is the best kind of game: easy to learn, and perfect for all skill levels. Even seasoned crossword enthusiasts will find a fresh challenge! With 10 different crossword puzzles and 160 category cards, no two rounds are ever the same!

Chris Savino, founder of JoPat Games, sums it up perfectly: “JoPat Games creates easy to learn and fun to play games perfect for any game night with friends or family!” If the skyrocketing popularity of word-based phone games and puzzles is any indication, then Cross Spin should be charming its way into family households and friendly game nights in no time.

Players curious to try it out can visit crossspingame.com for a taste of the Daily Puzzle or check out the single-player app available on iOS and Android.