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Bonza Word Puzzle

A new type of crossword
9.6k Ratings
4.7
★★★★★
Age Rating
12+
Years
Developer
Language
EN
Size
102
MB

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Apple ID662053009
Bundle IDau.com.minimega.bonza
SellerSeller
Min iOS12.0
Min macOS13.0.0
Device familiesiphone, ipad, ipod
Released2014-03-19
Copyright© 2024 Minimega pty ltd
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What’s New Version 5.0.5

Fixed issue running on iOS15

Description

** App Store Best of 2014 ** "Bonza puzzles are instantly addictive!" - Will Shortz (Crossword Editor, The New York Times) "It’s an idea so simple I can’t believe it hasn’t been done yet." - Mark Serrels, Kotaku Bonza is a new type of crossword that has become an instant classic. It mixes word search, jigsaw and trivia to create something completely fresh. If you like a word challenge and you enjoy pushing boxes around with your fingers, then you'll love Bonza Word Puzzle. DAILY PUZZLES Every day you'll be able to solve a new puzzle designed by the Bonza community. BONZA PUZZLE CREATOR Create your own custom Bonza puzzles and challenge friends.

In-App Purchases US pricing

One-Time Purchases
Mini Stack$0.99
Puzzle Pack 3$0.99
Basic Stack$1.99
Classic Bundle 1$2.99
Classic Bundle 2$2.99
Celebrity Designer Bundle 1$2.99
Classic Bundle 3$2.99
Value Stack$4.99
Coin Doubler$5.99
Mega Stack$9.99

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Version history 25 versions

Build 868543413v5.0.52024-08-28 09:29:04
Fixed issue running on iOS15
Build 868514694v5.0.42024-08-27 11:50:48
Fixed issue running on iOS15
Build 868303463v5.0.32024-08-19 07:53:42
bug fixes
Build 867862746v5.0.12024-08-12 01:20:48
Bug fixes and updated puzzles.
Build 863296701v4.7.92024-02-07 10:09:20
• New Jumbo Pack • More frequent free coins • 'Shuffle again' option in daily puzzles • Fixed bugs and Typos
Build 853195633v4.6.82023-06-13 01:25:21
Major update • All packs are now unlocked for free with ads • Changes to the store page • New puzzle packs added
Build 845990475v3.4.12021-12-22 21:53:56
• New Jumbo Pack 7 • Fixed typos and replaced some puzzles
Build 839916912v3.3.32021-01-06 14:12:43
Dearest Bonza Puzzlers, We always try to create an elegant and sophisticated experience. Occasionally, watching an ad can disrupt that experience and we understand how frustrating it can be. In this version, you can disable ads from the settings screen, this will remove any opportunity for ads to be seen within the game. Please be aware, you can still continue to support us by purchasing coins or leaving a 5-star review. • Added option to turn off ads • Fixed bug where Top-5 puzzles wouldn’t show as complete • Added Jumbo Pack 6
Build 837078986v3.1.82020-08-27 04:40:01
Hi Bonza puzzlers, Classic Packs are now purchasable with coins! If you’ve been saving them for a rainy day, it’s now your chance to splurge. New puzzles are created by the Bonza community every day. Soon, we’ll start a “Weekly Top-5” that features top-rated puzzles from the previous week. This will be available to everyone and updated each weekend. We’re working to improve our rating system and the algorithm that helps bring good puzzles to the surface. You can help by playing UNRATED PUZZLES (from the Settings screen) and give them star ratings accordingly. Please be aware, many of these puzzles have never been seen. Thanks for playing!
Build 833616981v3.0.42019-11-27 23:34:02
- new Jumbo pack - minor bug fixes
Build 832964923v2.13.22019-09-30 01:50:24
Hi! Apologies for the delayed update, we’ve been busy working on another game called “Word Laces”, you can play it now on Apple Arcade. This Bonza update includes some much needed fixes and optimisations, the game should now be running smoother and generally more stable. We appreciate your patience and we’re very happy to have you as part of the Bonza family.
Build 830831526v2.12.42019-04-11 00:06:48
General maintenance.
Build 828695898v2.11.62018-10-04 02:46:53
• New Showcase Pack 37 • New Showcase Pack 38 • New Showcase Pack 39 • New Classic Pack 15 • New Classic Pack 16 • New Classic Pack 17 • New Classic Pack 18 • More Shuffle choices
Build 827457747v2.10.32018-06-11 00:54:08
• Fixed issue with failure to load • Fixed issue with error message referencing 'SpinnyNewLote' • Fixed Sound/Music toggle
Build 827280493v2.9.92018-05-31 03:35:21
• Landscape/portrait issue fixed • Fixed an issue with entering clues while creating a puzzle • Minor cosmetic changes
Build 826141978v2.8.82018-03-08 02:09:32
Hi Bonza Buddies, This update is optimised for iPhoneX and also includes a bunch of refactoring. The recent overhaul should stabilise the app and address some of the issues you may have encountered. There aren’t any new puzzle packs but we’re committed to maintaining the bonus puzzle every weekend. Sorry it’s been a little while since the last update. We’ve been focussed on developing the new game and we’ve also welcomed a new baby into the family! 2018 will be super exciting with the upcoming launch of Bonza Jigsaw, we can’t wait to share it with you. If you would like an exclusive preview of Bonza Jigsaw, please email us at support.ios@minimega.zendesk.com or get in touch via Facebook or Twitter. We’re looking for Beta testers who can help identify and troubleshoot issues that might arise. If you have an eye for detail and a love for jigsaws, WE WANT YOU! https://www.facebook.com/bonzawordpuzzle https://twitter.com/bonzapuzzles Thanks for your patience and support, The Bonza Team
Build 823182326v2.7.112017-09-14 06:09:55
This update includes optimisations for iOS11 and some odd bug fixes. Sorry there are no new puzzle packs, we’ve been busy working on the next Bonza game. If you have feedback please get in touch, support.ios@minimega.zendesk.com.
Build 822690769v2.6.142017-06-28 23:10:37
Hi Bonza Buddies, We’ve made some adjustments under the hood. You should see some general improvements to stability and performance. If you have feedback or inquiries please get in touch: support.ios@minimega.zendesk.com. Thanks, The Bonza Team P.S. We appreciate your help deciding which puzzles are suitable for the FREE DAILY SHUFFLE. You can access UNPLAYED PUZZLES on the SETTINGS page. (The password is WELCOME)
Build 821461591v2.5.152017-03-27 22:54:13
*Fixed issue loading pack progress* Hi Bonza Buddies, The old Daily Puzzle was a backbone of the Bonza experience for years. We manually edited the old Daily Puzzle every day for over 1000 days. Although it was a labour of love, that pressure can put a strain on the business and our family lives. The new Daily Shuffle relieves that pressure and allows us to work on a brand new Bonza game. Thanks for your understanding. There’s a database with thousands of puzzles designed by the Bonza community. The shuffle chooses a random puzzle (with a high rating) from the database. The system is still relatively new so some average puzzles can slip through the cracks. If you see any disappointing puzzles, please give them a one star rating so they no longer appear in the shuffle. We’ve made some changes to the shuffle algorithm so you should start seeing more high quality puzzles. We overlooked the daily ritual of playing the same puzzle as your loved ones, sorry about that. We’ve added a new feature allowing you to do this, simply tap “Share Puzzle” from the gameplay screen and you’ll be up and running. This update is jam-packed full of new features and optimisations including 2 new JUMBO PACKS available for coins. There are enhancements to the puzzle editor and general improvements to usability. Thanks, The Bonza Team
Build 821375715v2.5.132017-03-20 18:10:15
*minor bug fixes* Hi Bonza Buddies, The old Daily Puzzle was a backbone of the Bonza experience for years. We manually edited the old Daily Puzzle every day for over 1000 days. Although it was a labour of love, that pressure can put a strain on the business and our family lives. The new Daily Shuffle relieves that pressure and allows us to work on a brand new Bonza game. Thanks for your understanding. There’s a database with thousands of puzzles designed by the Bonza community. The shuffle chooses a random puzzle (with a high rating) from the database. The system is still relatively new so some average puzzles can slip through the cracks. If you see any disappointing puzzles, please give them a one star rating so they no longer appear in the shuffle. We’ve made some changes to the shuffle algorithm so you should start seeing more high quality puzzles. We overlooked the daily ritual of playing the same puzzle as your loved ones, sorry about that. We’ve added a new feature allowing you to do this, simply tap “Share Puzzle” from the gameplay screen and you’ll be up and running. This update is jam-packed full of new features and optimisations including 2 new JUMBO PACKS available for coins. There are enhancements to the puzzle editor and general improvements to usability. Thanks, The Bonza Team
Build 821075485v2.5.112017-03-15 23:27:04
Hi Bonza Buddies, The old Daily Puzzle was a backbone of the Bonza experience for years. We manually edited the old Daily Puzzle every day for over 1000 days. Although it was a labour of love, that pressure can put a strain on the business and our family lives. The new Daily Shuffle relieves that pressure and allows us to work on a brand new Bonza game. Thanks for your understanding. There’s a database with thousands of puzzles designed by the Bonza community. The shuffle chooses a random puzzle (with a high rating) from the database. The system is still relatively new so some average puzzles can slip through the cracks. If you see any disappointing puzzles, please give them a one star rating so they no longer appear in the shuffle. We’ve made some changes to the shuffle algorithm so you should start seeing more high quality puzzles. We overlooked the daily ritual of playing the same puzzle as your loved ones, sorry about that. We’ve added a new feature allowing you to do this, simply tap “Share Puzzle” from the gameplay screen and you’ll be up and running. This update is jam-packed full of new features and optimisations including 2 new JUMBO PACKS available for coins. There are enhancements to the puzzle editor and general improvements to usability. Thanks, The Bonza Team P.S. We’d like your help deciding which puzzles are suitable for the FREE DAILY SHUFFLE. You can access UNPLAYED PUZZLES on the SETTINGS page. (The password is WELCOME)
Build 820241629v2.4.42016-12-20 22:19:29
**FIXED FOR iOS7** Hi Bonza Buddies, This update includes a new, premium type of puzzle. JUMBO PUZZLE PACKS are now available from the menu, you can unlock them with coins. These puzzles are much larger than regular Bonza puzzles and they take longer to solve. We hope you enjoy the new format. We increased the character limit on home-made puzzles. This means you can create larger puzzles to share with friends. In 2017, the Daily Puzzle will switch to a new system. This update will get you upgraded so that when January 1st rolls around, you can continue getting your daily Bonza fix. We wish you all the best for the holiday season and look forward to the new year! Thanks, The Bonza Team
Build 820056027v2.4.02016-12-15 05:46:11
Hi Bonza Buddies, This update includes a new, premium type of puzzle. JUMBO PUZZLE PACKS are now available from the menu, you can unlock them with coins. These puzzles are much larger than regular Bonza puzzles and they take longer to solve. We hope you enjoy the new format. We increased the character limit on home-made puzzles. This means you can create larger puzzles to share with friends. In 2017, the Daily Puzzle will switch to a new system. This update will get you upgraded so that when January 1st rolls around, you can continue getting your daily Bonza fix. We wish you all the best for the holiday season and look forward to the new year! Thanks, The Bonza Team
Build 819767304v2.3.22016-11-30 19:17:07
Hi Bonza Solvers, Thanks for your awesome feedback, the puzzle rating system has helped to establish a quality benchmark. Puzzle rating is now completely optional and it’s also switched to a 5 star system. We invite you to continue rating puzzles and maintaining the benchmark. You’ll notice an adjustment to the free hint system. Instead of revealing the entire answer, the free hint now reveals a single piece at a time. It’s a puzzle within a puzzle. This may not be a popular feature and we apologise, please consider that we are doing our best to maintain a sustainable family business using ads that are completely optional. Thanks, The Bonza Team P.S. This version includes the daily puzzles from September, October and November.
Build 818290387v2.1.112016-08-03 09:58:56
Hi Bonza Solvers, We plan to collect the best puzzles from the community and showcase them. We’ve implemented a rating system that should help find the cream of the crop. You can now create MYSTERY CLUES using the puzzle creator. Use a combination of upper and lower case letters. E.g. “Dog Breeds” becomes “D-- B-----”. Some players have asked for the ability to examine the details of a puzzle after it's complete. You can now do this by tapping BACK from the puzzle complete screen. We hope you enjoy this new feature. In this version we’ve addressed some performance issues and made general optimisations. If you’ve had errors in the past, hopefully this fixes them. Thanks, The Bonza Team P.S. Daily puzzles from June and July 2016 are now available
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Reviews 20 reviews · US

★★★★★
Brain challenger!
Bonza is great! It tests your knowledge of multiple different subjects, and helps you to concentrate and think as you manipulate the little letter groups to find each word, and place it where it belongs. It’s very gratifying to solve each puzzle, and it’s a bonus that you can score them yourself. A wonderfully fun added feature is that you can invent your own puzzles! You decide on a category, then you choose the appropriate words that will go into the category. My one wish would be to give Bonza players the ability to locate the puzzles they’ve created, to see how they’ve been scored by othe
Cheerful2mara2024-09-13
★★★★
So I’ve been playing a couple of weeks now and I have some opinions. First, by and large, it’s a solid word puzzle game with a good premise and decent execution. The UI could use a little bit of fine tuning, especially on phone screens where the limited space makes accurate selecting of pieces a bit too much trial and error. But that’s whatever. Lots of puzzle games suffer a bit on phone screens. There are two areas, however, that impact the fun of the game. 1. The random nature of the daily puzzle is suboptimal. Frankly, combining the daily puzzle with the user submitted puzzles is a bad idea
TheTheory2024-09-12
★★★★
Used to love this game… now it’s just an ad grab
I had the luxury of playing this game for YEARS, since I was in high school! (Almost ten years now) and I have had periods where I don’t play as much, but recently I’ve been playing before bed to help relieve some anxiety I’ve been feeling. I had never updated the game since I got it (I don’t like to update things unless it’s absolutely necessary) and then I was stuck on a puzzle and tried to do my usual “watch ad for free hint” but no matter what it would not play an ad and wouldn’t give me the hint. So I decided to update the app not knowing all of this ad stuff happened. I can’t play a SING
Nyla :D2024-07-29
★★★★★
no ad access = no free hints
Addictive and smart, but the latest grab for money is a cheat. Don’t buy no ad access as you loose all the fee hints. You will get 30 free coins a day but adds will cost way more than that. The game promoters are greedy and sneaky. The free hint video ads can be repetitive, esp. at night. But the puzzles are smart and clever. I appreciate the format and collaborative venue. Buy the double points option and you’ll create enough points to buy the bigger sized sets with only occasional participation. Those jumbo puzzles are quite rewarding to play.
Geonrose2023-10-05
★★★★★
Terrific fun and with a range of difficulty so anyone can play
July 2020 UPDATE: I just finished the last Jumbo Bonza. He passed away surrounded by his loving solver. I cried but I know Jumbo Bonza is in a better place. He is survived by his solver, her two dogs, Riley & Joey and her cats, Precious, Crybaby and Sassypants. There was a small memorial in the back yard (don’t worry, we all wore masks and socially distanced). I commissioned a painting of the last Jumbo Bonza Puzzle by a talented DeviantArt artist who also does tasteful nudes of Star Trek women. “If you love something let it go. If it doesn’t come back it was never yours in the first place.” F
Generic2023-09-24
★★★★
+1 to ‘update ruined this app’
DO NOT UPDATE! This game has been suffering from neglect for quite a while. The latest update seems like an attempt to squeeze out money with no investment. All new content has been supplied by customers for several years now and with the update, the developers would like for you to pay them for this content by showing you ads for each customer-created puzzle you solve, or paying them directly to opt out of the ads. Some of us paid for this game years ago and now we should pay the developer again for doing nothing? No thank you! Further, nearly all of the customer-created puzzles fall into
KEclectic!2023-08-13
★★★★★
Greedy update
When the latest update came out for Bonza! Planet I was hoping the developers would see that it was a wrong direction to take. However, they unfortunately didn’t and have now instituted the same update here on the original Bonza! I don’t want to see a screen every time I use the app that tells me I can pay money to remove the ads. Until this, I was fine to watch an ad or two to play additional games. Now, as a form of protest, I won’t watch one single ad. As soon as the initial game is over, I close the app. As I said, I used to get them some money by watching one or two ads per day. Now they
★★★★
Love the game but “professional” creators are overrated
I truly enjoy this game. It can be a challenge while still remaining fun. However… While the daily puzzles continue to be clever, some of the others not so much. Many of those submitted by players are redundant. So much so that one ingenious person created a puzzle addressing that very issue of repetition. Apparently, there is no oversight on acceptance of topics. Even worse are the puzzles I buy made by so-called professionals. While we are able to rate those submitted by amateurs, the same option is not available for the so-called pros. They tend to be short and incredibly easy. I’d love to
★★★★★
Fun, Bite-size Puzzles
Think of this as a cross between jigsaw puzzles and crossword puzzles. Some levels are definitely more challenging than others, but it’s an easy game to pick up for a couple of minutes, or get sucked into for hours. A nice exercise for the mind. Note: I had a hard time finding a lot of details about the Jumbo Packs. They contain the same number of puzzles as other packs, but the puzzles are much larger and definitely take a little more time. And solving each one gives you 10 coins instead of 5. They’re worth checking out.
Cosci752020-11-05
★★★★★
Love!
Love this cross between a crossword and a jumble puzzle. I’m a big fan of word games and love this one a lot! Nice and mellow. No competitions or tournaments! I just want to solve puzzles! There’s a huge collection to choose from and the puzzles vary in difficulty, though I think your knowledge of the clue topic is key. The mystery puzzles (where the clue is not completely given) are super fun because you’re working both sides of the puzzle. Highly recommend, especially if you like words! And right now, the developers have generously made the classic puzzles free to keep our minds active duri
kalnich2020-04-01
★★★★★
Great Game
I really enjoy this game. Ads are minimal and although there's the option to pay for some puzzle packs, I've been playing for a few years and haven't spent a dime. I'd love to spend the 13,000+ coins I've accumulated on new Showcase Packs if anymore ever become available though. For now I'm just playing the daily shuffles and occasional bonus puzzles. Some of my favorites are the mystery clue puzzles for their extra challenge. I also like having the option of being able to get a small clue (or several if I need them) by watching a short ad. I keep the sound off and the ads are short so they d
diac12020-02-04
★★★★
Disappointed
Update: After years of playing Bonza and Bonza Planet, I have thrown in the towel. Nothing but repetitive crowd sourced puzzles and blaring sound on ads. Even when I cut the sound in the app and mute the sound on my device it somehow breaks through. That is so disrespectful of users and a terrible marketing strategy. Despite having accumulated over 23,000 coins in Bonza and 22,000 coins in Bonza Planet I have deleted both apps. ***** I have been playing Bonza and Bonza Planet since their inception and have bought every puzzle pack available. They used to be my favorite games. The origi
IbuSaja2019-06-24
★★★★★
Fun, challenging, and a model for ad-supported games
Bonza has a great pick-up-and-play way about it, and I absolutely love its ad delivery model: when you’re stuck in a puzzle, you have the option of watching a video ad to unlock a free hint. You can unlock new puzzle packs with the in-game currency, (earned either by opting in to watch a video ad or by trading actual money for them,) but if you’re a casual player, a free game drops every day. Buy to own might be best, but if you’re going to do a freeplay game, this is a refreshing change from similar games that beat you over the head with sponsored content after every puzzle.
palabrajot2019-04-02
★★★★
Not worth the price
The puzzle interface is new and addicting, and for the most part is done well. However I have two complaints. Once you get past the free levels this app charges you for each pack. A pack only gets you so far, and if you want to keep playing you will pay for it - a lot more than you expected, and a lot more than the puzzles are worth. The game feels too much like a greedy scam, and it's off-putting. My second complaint is a related one; namely that many of the puzzles are far too easy, and some are quite brief - my 4-year-old could have come up with them. In some cases they only contain three w
thefferon2019-01-10
★★★★★
Almost really great
Lots of fun and a different take on crossword puzzles, I found this game addictive enough to blaze through all the free content in under a week. Now I can only do a couple ( literally 2 ) free daily shuffles each day while I slowly acquire points to spend on puzzle packs, or buy the packs at a dollar a piece. Problem is the packs are not very large and playing through them would get expensive quick. But maybe I am just cheap. But what bothers me more than the rest of that is how community content is handled. Free daily shovels all seem to be made up of randomly selected community contribu
Adam Tolley2019-01-04
★★★★
the jumbos make it finally hard enough to be fun
I liked this game when it started, but it had some flaws. There were way too many easy puzzles and no way to know if the puzzle you chose was a three word or a twelve word type. Too many puzzles had repetitive subjects as well, and many of them (like ‘breakfast’ or ‘beach’ or ‘periodic table’) share the same answers. So for me, it was boring and rather pointless to play the game for a while. Then they introduced the jumbo puzzles and suddenly it’s fun again. There are lots more pieces to work with and the answers are more interesting. I do wish the packs were less expensive, though.
arblgrv2018-09-02
★★★★
Great Game - possible improvements
I’ve been playing this game for a few months now, and really enjoy it. I do have a few ideas for improvements. 1. Right now when you complete a puzzle the screen quickly changes to a zoomed out view and the request to watch a video or play another daily shuffle pops up. This prevents the player from being able to see the completed puzzle in detail. Sometimes I struggle with the last word and am just trying various combinations. The screen changes so fast I don’t even know what that last word was. 2 It May not be worth the effort, but being able to type in a letter and have all of those l
sm1223332018-07-03
★★★★★
It’s been a year and I still play
I have a short attention span for phone games but I just keep coming back to this one. It’s not repetitive; there’s a huge range of topics; and the game doesn’t badger you to make in-app purchases. The use of ads in this game is clever because you always have the option of turning them down, but if you choose to watch it it gives you double the “reward” for completing a puzzle, which then can go towards unlocking the next puzzle pack. If you get stuck on a puzzle, you can get hints by watching short ads, which again, are optional. I showed this game to my parents who now also play it!
MKKRM2018-04-27
★★★★★
Nice on many levels, just one annoying flaw
I like this game. It's well designed, has no annoying pop ups or ads that intrude on your play. I even like the music, which is more than I can say about any other game I've ever played. The game itself is basic but can be challenging as well. It had only one flaw, but it's a big one. I've played this game for many hours, but I'm about ready to throw my phone across the room because the background moves the same way the pieces move. What I mean is that you use one finger to move the (teeny tiny, on a phone screen) word fragments around, but the whole screen also moves with only one finger. S
ArtiSun992017-12-11
★★★★★
Essential Word game for puzzlers!
Pretty nice game so far...subtle, non-distracting sound track that i really love...played in bed without disturbing the night. Puzzles steadily increase in difficulty, without starting off so simple as to be instantly boring!! Bonanza will also suggest/allow Unlock of new puzzle pack during play with consistent solving. These developers have also shown great RESPECT for players in their thoughtful AD use and placement, earning my absolute loyalty!! Addictive & challenging, this is a high quality word game. Discerning Developers who actually seem to consider the player experience, instead of AD
MadPink12017-09-23

Change log 29 changes · US

releaseNotes updated
Fixed issue running on iOS15
description updated
** App Store Best of 2014 ** "Bonza puzzles are instantly addictive!" - Will Shortz (Crossword Editor, The New York Times) "It’s an idea so simple I can’t bel
subtitle updated
A new type of crossword
name updated
Bonza Word Puzzle
Version 5.0.5 released
Fixed issue running on iOS15
Version 5.0.4 released
Fixed issue running on iOS15
Version 5.0.3 released
bug fixes
Version 5.0.1 released
Bug fixes and updated puzzles.
Version 4.7.9 released
• New Jumbo Pack • More frequent free coins • 'Shuffle again' option in daily puzzles • Fixed bugs and Typos
Version 4.6.8 released
Major update • All packs are now unlocked for free with ads • Changes to the store page • New puzzle packs added
Version 3.4.1 released
• New Jumbo Pack 7 • Fixed typos and replaced some puzzles
Version 3.3.3 released
Dearest Bonza Puzzlers, We always try to create an elegant and sophisticated experience. Occasionally, watching an ad can disrupt that experience and we understand how frustrating it can be. In this version, you can disable ads from the se
Version 3.1.8 released
Hi Bonza puzzlers, Classic Packs are now purchasable with coins! If you’ve been saving them for a rainy day, it’s now your chance to splurge. New puzzles are created by the Bonza community every day. Soon, we’ll start a “Weekly Top-5” that
Version 3.0.4 released
- new Jumbo pack - minor bug fixes
Version 2.13.2 released
Hi! Apologies for the delayed update, we’ve been busy working on another game called “Word Laces”, you can play it now on Apple Arcade. This Bonza update includes some much needed fixes and optimisations, the game should now be running smoo
Version 2.12.4 released
General maintenance.
Version 2.11.6 released
• New Showcase Pack 37 • New Showcase Pack 38 • New Showcase Pack 39 • New Classic Pack 15 • New Classic Pack 16 • New Classic Pack 17 • New Classic Pack 18 • More Shuffle choices
Version 2.10.3 released
• Fixed issue with failure to load • Fixed issue with error message referencing 'SpinnyNewLote' • Fixed Sound/Music toggle
Version 2.9.9 released
• Landscape/portrait issue fixed • Fixed an issue with entering clues while creating a puzzle • Minor cosmetic changes
Version 2.8.8 released
Hi Bonza Buddies, This update is optimised for iPhoneX and also includes a bunch of refactoring. The recent overhaul should stabilise the app and address some of the issues you may have encountered. There aren’t any new puzzle packs but we’
Version 2.7.11 released
This update includes optimisations for iOS11 and some odd bug fixes. Sorry there are no new puzzle packs, we’ve been busy working on the next Bonza game. If you have feedback please get in touch, support.ios@minimega.zendesk.com.
Version 2.6.14 released
Hi Bonza Buddies, We’ve made some adjustments under the hood. You should see some general improvements to stability and performance. If you have feedback or inquiries please get in touch: support.ios@minimega.zendesk.com. Thanks, The Bonza
Version 2.5.15 released
*Fixed issue loading pack progress* Hi Bonza Buddies, The old Daily Puzzle was a backbone of the Bonza experience for years. We manually edited the old Daily Puzzle every day for over 1000 days. Although it was a labour of love, that press
Version 2.5.13 released
*minor bug fixes* Hi Bonza Buddies, The old Daily Puzzle was a backbone of the Bonza experience for years. We manually edited the old Daily Puzzle every day for over 1000 days. Although it was a labour of love, that pressure can put a stra
Version 2.5.11 released
Hi Bonza Buddies, The old Daily Puzzle was a backbone of the Bonza experience for years. We manually edited the old Daily Puzzle every day for over 1000 days. Although it was a labour of love, that pressure can put a strain on the business
Version 2.4.4 released
**FIXED FOR iOS7** Hi Bonza Buddies, This update includes a new, premium type of puzzle. JUMBO PUZZLE PACKS are now available from the menu, you can unlock them with coins. These puzzles are much larger than regular Bonza puzzles and they
Version 2.4.0 released
Hi Bonza Buddies, This update includes a new, premium type of puzzle. JUMBO PUZZLE PACKS are now available from the menu, you can unlock them with coins. These puzzles are much larger than regular Bonza puzzles and they take longer to solve
Version 2.3.2 released
Hi Bonza Solvers, Thanks for your awesome feedback, the puzzle rating system has helped to establish a quality benchmark. Puzzle rating is now completely optional and it’s also switched to a 5 star system. We invite you to continue rating p
Version 2.1.11 released
Hi Bonza Solvers, We plan to collect the best puzzles from the community and showcase them. We’ve implemented a rating system that should help find the cream of the crop. You can now create MYSTERY CLUES using the puzzle creator. Use a c
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