Interview with Gavin Wong, the CEO of Word Fight [2023]

Like many others around the world – I obsessively play Wordle – mostly with my partner. While we had our morning coffee one day, competing with each other to see who could guess it in the least number of turns, I came up with the idea of making a two-player game inspired by Wordle. 

The game is called Word Fight and is available as a mobile app on Android and iOS via https://www.wordfight.me 

I’ve always been interested in creating things. And have previously launched a successful podcast – which was positively reviewed by the Guardian, FT and the BBC (called Swipe Left Swipe Left).

My years of experience in the IT industry has also meant that I’ve been exposed to different technologies that I’ve used to build the game from scratch.

Like all puzzles, it works by stretching the brain. Like going to the gym for the brain.

Wordle’s a solo game where you play to guess the five-letter word.

In this version inspired by Wordle, you play against an opponent to guess the same five-letter word first.

It’s available to view in offline mode. However, to make moves, you need to be online – as you’re playing with a real person.

It’s difficult – but it’s also important to take time to relax. Meet with friends, and spend time with my partner.

I like the freedom to create things. There is no right or wrong – so the strategy is to go and create things, and see what works!

There’s loads of web resources to learn how to develop your own apps. All it takes is time and a lot of patience! Always have a project in mind and go start!

I’d love to see it grow and bring joy to loads of people!