Daily Icelandic word games & puzzles 🐦

Kokomo is a free collection of daily Icelandic word games and puzzles — a fun, low-pressure way to learn Icelandic. Everything is in Icelandic (that is exactly what makes it good practice), and a new puzzle appears every day. The main site is in Icelandic; this page is an English guide for learners.

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The games

Word games

Icelandic Wordle

Orðagisk — guess the 5-letter word in 6 tries

Quordle

Fjórgisk — solve four words at once

Connections

Tengjur — sort 16 words into four groups

Word Search

Orðasalat — find hidden themed words

Strands

Strendur — find the hidden theme words

Spelling Bee

Stafabý — make words from 7 letters

Letter Boxed

Stafakassi — use all the letters in a word chain

Word Unscramble

Stafarugl — unscramble the letters (great for beginners)

Hangman

Hengimann — guess the word letter by letter

Word Ladder

Orðakeðja — change one letter at a time

Compound Words

Orðabrú — find the bridging word

Learn Icelandic — spelling & grammar

Spelling: i / í / y / ý

Stafsetning — pick the right letter, with the meaning shown

Noun Declensions

Beygjan — decline nouns into the right case

Proverbs

Málshættir — the Icelandic proverb of the day

Crossword

Crossword — Beginner

Krossgáta — 5×5, simple words for learners

Crossword — Easy & up

Krossgáta — 7×7, 9×9 and 13×13

Puzzles

Sudoku

Súdoku — three difficulty levels

Mahjong

Mahjong solitaire — match the free tiles

Waffle

Vaffla — swap letters to fix the word grid

Icelandic card games

Gúrka

A classic Icelandic card game vs. the computer

Kleppari

Icelandic Speed / Spit vs. the computer

Tía

An Icelandic trick-prediction card game vs. the computer

Skítakall

Icelandic shedding card game — get rid of your cards first, don't be the loser

Guides for Icelandic learners

Why play to learn Icelandic?

Short, daily play beats cramming. Each game gives instant feedback, repeats the most useful everyday words, and takes only a few minutes — so Icelandic vocabulary, spelling and grammar stick without it feeling like studying. Everyone gets the same daily puzzle, so you can compare and challenge friends.

New to Icelandic? Start with the beginner crossword, Hangman (Hengimann), Word Unscramble (Stafarugl) and Icelandic Wordle (Orðagisk). When you want to sharpen spelling and grammar, try Stafsetning, Beygjan and Málshættir.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an Icelandic version of Wordle?
Yes — Orðagisk is Icelandic Wordle: guess a five-letter Icelandic word in six tries, with a new word every day, free.
What are the best games to learn Icelandic vocabulary?
For beginners: Orðagisk (Wordle), Hengimann (Hangman), the easy crossword and Stafarugl (unscramble). They use everyday words and give instant feedback.
Are the games free?
Yes. Kokomo is free, needs no download, and works on phone, tablet and computer. A new puzzle appears every day.
Do I need to speak Icelandic to play?
No. Start with the children's crossword, Hangman and Wordle, which use common words — a low-pressure way to learn.
Is there an Icelandic crossword online?
Yes — a daily Icelandic crossword in four sizes: 5×5, 7×7, 9×9 and 13×13.
How can I practise Icelandic grammar and spelling?
Try Stafsetning (i/í/y/ý), Beygjan (noun cases) and Málshættir (proverbs).

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