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Mayo Word
Player guide & controls
A reference for the Windows playtest of Mayo Word. Controls apply to the game build, not to a browser game.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Click / type letters | Build a word in order |
| Enter | Send the current word |
| Backspace | Undo the last letter |
| Escape | Pause and open help |
Understand the core loop
1. Find the words in the wheel
Use each letter tile once in a word. Fill every target to finish a chapter; accepted bonus words earn extra rewards.
2. A nudge when you need one
Shuffle the wheel for a fresh perspective or spend a hint to reveal a target. Wrong guesses use an attempt.
3. Keep following the letter
Fifteen chapter stories, kit upgrades, saved stars, and a woodland ending give every solved word a destination.
Plan your next attempt
Read the target lengths and build a word with each wheel tile used at most once. Shuffle when the arrangement is hiding a possibility. Hints reveal a target, while an incorrect guess consumes an attempt, so compare a guess with the clues first.
When something goes wrong
Pause with Escape and check the help in your build. For a repeatable problem, note the build version, the stage or chapter, the input device and the steps that led to it. Send those details through support and feedback.
Windows playtesting is ongoing. Controller and other device support should be checked against the specific build; a listed binding does not establish hardware compatibility. See current development information.