Save up to 20% off select gift cards
Currently unavailable.
We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.

Bookworm Deluxe [Online Game Code]

Platform : Windows 7 |
Rated: Everyone
| DRM: Origin
3.7 out of 5 stars 187 ratings
Currently unavailable.
We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.
Note: After purchase, you can access the item in Your Games Library.
By placing your order, you're purchasing digital currency or a license to a digital product, and you agree to our Games and Software Terms of Use and any Developer or Publisher Terms of Use that apply.
This product is non-returnable and non-refundable.
Note: Currently, this item is available only to customers located in the United States.

About this item

  • Puzzle Game of the Year (Computer Gaming World, 2003)
  • Easy to learn — start working wordy wonders in relaxing Classic or fast Action modes
  • Unlimited levels to keep you rising up the ranks in the Hall of Fame
  • Boost scores and advance faster by spelling bonus words
  • Learn the meanings of words you may not know along the way
› See more product details

Product information

ASIN B00IA9K940
Release date February 17, 2014
Customer Reviews
3.7 out of 5 stars 187 ratings

3.7 out of 5 stars
Countries
Return Policy
This product is non-returnable and non-refundable.
Terms of Use
By placing your order, you're purchasing digital currency or a license to a digital product, and you agree to our Games and Software Terms of Use and any Developer or Publisher Terms of Use that apply.
Type of item Software Download
Rated Everyone
Manufacturer Electronic Arts
Date First Available February 7, 2014

Feedback

Bookworm Deluxe [Online Game Code]

Found a lower price? Let us know. Although we can't match every price reported, we'll use your feedback to ensure that our prices remain competitive.

Where did you see a lower price?
/
/
/
/
Please sign in to provide feedback.

Product Description

Work wordy wonders.

Have an appetite for words? Then join Lex the Bookworm in the hit word-puzzle game created by PopCap, makers of the best casual games this side of Jupiter! Link letter tiles left, right, up and down to build words to keep Lex sated and smiling. The bigger the word, the better the bonus. But watch out for burning letters — they could spell disaster for you and Lex!

If you need a quick word break, link letters fast in Action mode. If laid-back wordplay is more your style, go with Classic. No matter which mode you like best, you'll relax and tune up your brain every time you play!

Features:

  • Puzzle Game of the Year (Computer Gaming World, 2003)
  • Easy to learn — start working wordy wonders in relaxing Classic or fast Action modes
  • Unlimited levels to keep you rising up the ranks in the Hall of Fame
  • Boost scores and advance faster by spelling bonus words
  • Learn the meanings of words you may not know along the way
System Requirements:
  • Supported OS: Windows 7
  • Processor: 700MHz processor
  • RAM: 256MB of RAM (512+MB recommended)
  • Hard Disk: 50 MB
  • Video Card: 16MB of video memory
  • Additional Requirements: DirectX 8 or later
    DirectX-compatible sound/video
    16-bit or 32-bit color quality
    Keyboard and Mouse Required

Origin account required for game activation and installation

Customer reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars
187 global ratings

Review this product

Share your thoughts with other customers
Write a customer review

Customers say

Customers find Bookworm to be a fun word game that makes them think, with one review noting how it hones vocabulary skills by offering definitions. However, the code functionality and download speed receive negative feedback, with customers reporting that the code doesn't work and they can't complete the download process. Moreover, the game crashes frequently, and customers consider Origin a pain to use. The value for money receives mixed reviews, with some finding it worth the price while others say it's not worth the trouble.

Select to learn more

Fun to playVocabularyValue for moneyCode functionalityDownload speedOriginsCrashing rate
42 customers mention "Fun to play"42 positive0 negative

Customers find Bookworm to be a fun word game that they enjoy playing, with one customer noting it's good for mindless entertainment.

"...This is a solitary game & I like it that way. I like the idea of sitting at my PC when I'm in the mood or have a moment & play...." Read more

"...So - long & short? - love the game, hate the discontinuation of it." Read more

"...It's a great game and one that parents could use to help their children learn...." Read more

"...The game itself is still the same fun addiction that it has always been." Read more

9 customers mention "Vocabulary"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the game's vocabulary-building features, with multiple customers noting that it makes them think deeply about words and their meanings. One customer mentions it offers definitions, while another enjoys creating words from scrambled letters.

"...So, I decided to purchase it through Amazon. I love making words out of scrambled letters...." Read more

"...Not only do you spell the words you know, but learn to spell new words and sometimes get their meaning also. Too bad..." Read more

"...Plus there are so many letter tiles, there is a plethora of word choices. The little talking worm is cute and adds more pizzazz!" Read more

"...I have been playing it for years. It hones my vocabulary skills by offering definitions...." Read more

18 customers mention "Value for money"6 positive12 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the game's value for money, with some finding it great with a good price while others say it's not worth the trouble.

"...Trust me it is not worth the trouble. Would not purchase from them again!!!" Read more

"...a year, and have always found the site easy to use and the products valuable. After hundreds of orders, this is my first negative review...." Read more

"Can't download so I wasted my money. Can't cancel the order either. Glad it wasn't much money. I really like this game so I am sad." Read more

"...I've deleted my game, wasted my money because of Origen. Suspected spyware...." Read more

22 customers mention "Code functionality"3 positive19 negative

Customers report issues with the game code functionality, particularly noting that it doesn't work on Chromebooks and fails to start the game.

"...A call to the company, some correspondence & all for naught. It won't work anymore & OI cannot find anything similar & as good as this out there...." Read more

"Purchased this game but was never able to use it. The download instructions directed me to create an origins account to register my product code...." Read more

"Love the game but unfortunately I was not able to get this to work you have to download some other program called Orgin then supposedly it will work..." Read more

"...briefly, then comes back just the same as it was before, with no game starting. I'll be requesting a refund." Read more

21 customers mention "Download speed"0 positive21 negative

Customers report issues with downloading the game, mentioning that the software refuses to start and takes a long time to process.

"...My problem was it was suppose to down load from Orgin I never got my game downloaded because the code had already been used...." Read more

"was never able to download it properly." Read more

"...In turn my Amazon Game and Software Downloader refuses to start. I know it's only $5 but I am not getting what I paid for." Read more

"CANNOT GET THIS GAME TO DOWNLOAD EVEN WHEN FOLLOWING THE WRITTEN DIRECTIONS. WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER AGAIN. WOULD A CREDIT TO MY ACCOUNT FOR $4.99." Read more

4 customers mention "Origins"0 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed feelings about the origins feature, with some finding it a pain to use.

"...Unfortunately, Bookworm can only be accessed through Origin and Origin is a pain...." Read more

"Origin is a complete farce, you buy the game and then you can ever access it. They confirm your code redemption but provide no access...." Read more

"Impossible to load. Origin is not friendly. Too much work and personal info required to download a cheap game! Zero stars from me...." Read more

"I'm giving this no star because I can't use it you have to download origins to use which look like it charges you a monthly fee save money do not buy" Read more

3 customers mention "Crashing rate"0 positive3 negative

Customers report that the game crashes frequently.

"...that's been copied and copied...the pixels, I guess they are, become weaker...." Read more

"Great game but it keeps crashing. I keep sending reports, no response." Read more

"Does work good on my computer. Keeps crashing." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Iris K.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Game!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2014
    Verified Purchase
    I had purchased this game through another vendor a long time ago. But I had a problem with my PC & lost it. When I tried to get it back, even though, I had my receipt, it wouldn't allow me to re-down load it. And it gave my PC a bug. I was obsessed about getting it back. So, I decided to purchase it through Amazon. I love making words out of scrambled letters. It makes it more challenging when you have to make words out of burning tiles before they reach the bottom & explode. Obviously that ends the game. I'll admit I'm not much of a game person there are very few games that attract me. And I'm not the type of person who likes to challenge others I'd rather challenge myself. This is a solitary game & I like it that way. I like the idea of sitting at my PC when I'm in the mood or have a moment & play. Although, I can now understand how kids get so addicted to games. My moments have turned into hours. But, I'm using the excuse that I'm exercising my brain keeping it healthy. That's my excuse & I'm sticking to it. So, for me this was worth my purchasing it twice.
    23 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Bob from LA
    1.0 out of 5 stars Amazon sucks for the first time
    Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2017
    Verified Purchase
    I'm a longtime Amazon customer, place dozens of orders a year, and have always found the site easy to use and the products valuable. After hundreds of orders, this is my first negative review. I placed an order for Bookworm thinking I could download the program. The order page says "online game code" which to me meant that I might have to play the game online. The page also said "DRM:Origin" but there was no explanation of what this meant. What it means is that you have to download a huge program named Origin operated by EA and create an account with them, although there were no instructions on how to do this. I followed the instructions carefully on "how to redeem" this purchase. I thought I paid for it and didn't realize I had to free it from slavery as well. When I finished downloading Origin, after also downloading Amazon Assistant, which it doesn't appear I even needed, Origin asked me for my EA username and password. I tried signing in with my Amazon username and password, and it didn't accept that, but there were no instructions on how to create an EA account. After fumbling with this thing for half an hour, I tried to request a refund but can't even do that. There's no provision in my Amazon account for returning this product and getting a refund. So I've blown $4.99 - no big deal after years of good service from Amazon - but I'll stay away from any digital purchases in the future.
    2 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Lisa V.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Went through Orion for download
    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2016
    Verified Purchase
    Went through Orion to run this old game. I enjoy the game but Orion had to instruct it's delivery, installation and unpacking. I am glad to have it although it wasn't free but a game I have enjoyed for years none the less. Works fine on Windows 10 once it's installed and running.
    One person found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Kay
    2.0 out of 5 stars I have downloaded numerous games and it was easy and through my Amazon account
    Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2016
    Verified Purchase
    I did not download because you have to setup an account with Origin. I didn't want to put in my birthdate and setup with another password. I have downloaded numerous games and it was easy and through my Amazon account. I would like my $5.43 returned but download games are not refundable; too bad. I just didn't have knowledge of this prior to ordering. All my other numerous orders were just great!
    Helpful
     Report
  • annasan
    3.0 out of 5 stars I really love this game
    Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    I really love this game, became quite addicted, actually! But a few months after I bought this about summer 2017 & installed it the site stopped supporting it. I kept getting error messages when I tried to open the game. A call to the company, some correspondence & all for naught. It won't work anymore & OI cannot find anything similar & as good as this out there. I am very sad, and wonder if the seller knew the game site was going to end it's support of Bookworm Deluxe???
    I can[t find BW-D anywhere on any site I've visited. So - long & short? - love the game, hate the discontinuation of it.
    Helpful
     Report
  • J. Liss
    5.0 out of 5 stars I used to love playing Bookworm
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2017
    Verified Purchase
    The 5 star rating is for the Bookworm game, not my experience of buying and downloading it. I used to love playing Bookworm. My mother is an international champion. My 8 year old grandson enjoys it too. Unfortunately, Bookworm can only be accessed through Origin and Origin is a pain. I suppose if one plays numerous video games, then Origin is convenient but it's not for me, someone who only plays Bookworm. Origin has done nothing to upgrade the game for those of us who have upgraded our computers to Windows 10, so now instead of the game board filling the screen, it only appears in the top left hand corner. It's impossible to read any of the messages. Even my grandson says the print is much too small and his eyes are perfect!

    It was more than a challenge creating an account in Origin and if I didn't want Bookworm for my grandson, I would have thrown in the towel.

    So, in conclusion,.....LOVE Bookworm. Hate Origin.
    One person found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Irene
    5.0 out of 5 stars High Praise for Book Worm
    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2016
    Verified Purchase
    I have played this game every day for the past few years and when it stopped working was a really sad day. Buying a new game that works on Windows 10 was a must. Expanding one's vocabulary even at 89 years of age is wonderful. It's a great game and one that parents could use to help their children learn. Not only do you spell the words you know, but learn to spell new words and sometimes get their meaning also. Too bad
    there aren't more games that I could extol in this manner.
    2 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Melinda J. Morales
    1.0 out of 5 stars I purchased this game and cannot figure out how to ...
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2016
    Verified Purchase
    I purchased this game and cannot figure out how to download the game. The instructions given are not correct and I keep going around in circles and getting nowhere. I tried requesting a refund and I got a screen that said live chat will be with you in 46 minutes....really!!! When you purchase a game you should simply click download and be able to download the game. You have to register on the site, then they give you these pictures to verity that you are not a robot and it is impossible to figure out which pics to click on. Trust me it is not worth the trouble. Would not purchase from them again!!!
    One person found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report