The Iconic Word Game Introduces New Daily Gifts and Community-Wide Challenge For Its 17th Anniversary 

San Mateo, CA – July 16, 2026 –  Zynga Inc., a wholly-owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO) and a global leader in interactive entertainment, today launched Words With Friends ‘Friendiversary,’ a 17-day in-game celebration honoring the friendships, rivalries, and real-life connections made through the iconic word game over the past 17 years. 

Starting today and running through August 1, players can take part in daily gifts, a community-wide challenge, and the new “Become a Solo Star” contest. This first-ever opportunity offers one lucky winner the chance to add a word of their choice into Words With Friend’s official dictionary and also have their likeness transformed into a playable in-game character.  

Since its debut, Words With Friends has connected millions of players through friendly competition and a shared love of wordplay. From classic player-vs-player matches to solo modes anyone can enjoy at their own pace, the game offers word lovers more ways to play every day. Along the way, it’s become a place where friendships are formed, loved ones reconnect, and players can stay in touch across any distance. This beloved community shows up daily, placing nearly 25 billion letter tiles in the past 12 months alone, enough to circle the globe 189 times. This ‘Friendiversary’, Words With Friends is celebrating the players that make these moments possible. 

As part of the ‘Friendiversary’ celebration, players can look forward to:

• “Become a Solo Star” Dictionary Sweepstakes: One winner will get their favorite word permanently added to the Words With Friends dictionary and be turned into a playable character in a future Solo Challenge event. Entries open now through July 28 on the game’s official social media channels. 
• Invite-A-Friend Community Challenge: Players are invited to bring their friends and family into the game, working together toward a collective goal of 100,000 invites. If the community rises to the challenge, every player who logs in unlocks an exclusive tile style inspired by friendship bracelets. 
• 17 Days of Inbox Gifts: Players will receive daily rewards in their inboxes for 17 days straight to celebrate this year’s ‘Friendiversary’ and help power up their word play. 

Download Words With Friends now to join the celebration, and head to @WordsWithFriends for a chance to see your word in the game’s official dictionary. 

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Zynga is a wholly-owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO)

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