Bleppo Games, a UK independent game studio, has announced their next title, FIRSTS, a mini crossword puzzle game designed for mobile devices and social moments. The game will launch on iOS, Android, and web browsers on November 26th, 2026. FIRSTS is a reimagined classic crossword puzzle, where players must solve clues by stringing together letters in a hexagonal grid to form the correct answer.
The game features a unique design that uses swiping and tapping instead of fiddly selecting and typing, making it well-suited for social media content and mobile play. Every puzzle is different, full of humour and clever quirks, and is written, debated, and edited by the game's co-founders, Samuel Johnston and Mark Wainwright.
The game is designed for people by people, with no generative AI used in its creation. The game's UI is focused on ease, convenience, and connection with others, and is built on a commitment to create games for humans by humans. Bleppo Games' previous games include Steks, Number Salad, and Word Salad, which has been published by Penguin Random House in print and ebook formats.
The game's co-founders, Samuel Johnston and Mark Wainwright, are childhood friends who were inspired by their love of puzzles to create FIRSTS. They aim to create a game that is fun, thoughtfully-designed, and quick yet challenging, with every puzzle being different and full of humour and clever quirks. The game's launch on November 26th, 2026, marks the beginning of a new era in mobile puzzle gaming, and Bleppo Games is excited to see how players will enjoy FIRSTS as much as they love creating it.