You've always done crosswords alone. On the train, at a café terrace, pen in hand. MotMan keeps that exact same grid—and sets you up with someone to play with.
TWO PLAYERS, ONE GRID
Taking turns, you place your letters and score. Words intersect, yours and theirs, and the grid fills up together. The final score often falls on the last square.
You choose your pace: live, 45 seconds per turn, a game completed in the time it takes to drink a coffee. Or asynchronously, 24 hours per turn, to play with someone who's never available at the same time as you.
THE RANKING, FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO KNOW
Five placement rounds, then a division: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Master, Legend. Your points fluctuate with each match depending on your opponent's strength—beating stronger players earns you more, losing to weaker ones costs you more.
Ranked matches only pit you against real players. Never a bot, never a friendly opponent: matchmaking finds someone of your rank, and both players confirm before the game starts. 45 seconds per turn, no second chances.
A global leaderboard and a leaderboard among friends show you where you stand.
THE DAILY CHALLENGE
Every day, a new themed grid, the same for everyone. Play it and your streak grows. Missed a day? A streak freeze has you covered. It's MotMan's daily ritual: a few minutes, and the desire to come back tomorrow.
AND WHEN YOU WANT TO PLAY IN PEACE
Challenge your friends with a code, or start a regular game: if no one is free after 15 seconds, a bot at your level will take your place—a beginner at first, formidable as you progress. Neither of these games affects your ranking.
PROGRESSION THAT'S YOURS
Gain experience, level up, unlock titles. Collect feathers and customize your profile at the Grocery Store: avatars, frames, animations. Feathers can't be bought, they're earned by playing, and nothing they offer will help you win a game.
GRIDS MADE FOR MOTMAN
Each grid is created and then proofread individually. The definitions are written for MotMan, not pulled from a dictionary. Does a word seem unfair? Write to us from Menu → Information: that's how we improve the game.
WHAT THERE ISN'T
No ads. No banners, no forced videos between matches. No in-app purchases: nothing costs real money. No annoying notifications.
DESIGNED FOR COMFORTABLE READING
Dark mode, zoom in on definitions, vibration, discreet sounds. You can turn off what you want.
MotMan is developed in France by an independent developer. Your data is hosted in France, and you can delete your account at any time from within the app.
Enjoy the game.
Crossword puzzles become a duel. A challenge every day, alone or with friends.