We don’t build furniture—we build worlds. Ninefinger Woodshop is an indie game studio focused on crafting unique, addictive experiences. Whether you're battling across galaxies in Kromium or twisting language to your will in Wordzilla, our games aim to surprise, challenge, and entertain. Two hands. One mission. Endless gameplay.

It's Going Live Soon!
July 5, 2025
The moment we've all been waiting for is finally here! After months of development, testing, and polishing, Wordzilla is ready to launch on the App Store. Our team at Nine Finger Woodshop has poured countless hours into creating the perfect word puzzle experience, and we can't wait for you to dive in. Final testing has been completed across all devices, the Game Center integration is working flawlessly, and our three difficulty levels have been perfectly balanced. We've added coin rewards, hint systems, and achievement tracking that will keep you engaged for hours. The app store review process is underway, and we expect approval any day now. Get ready to challenge your vocabulary, compete with friends, and discover just how addictive word puzzles can be. Follow us for the official launch announcement - Wordzilla is coming very soon!
Kromatic 2.0: The Color Revolution Continues!
July 2, 2025
Get ready for the most exciting update yet! Kromatic 2.0 is launching with incredible new features that will transform your color puzzle experience. We've added dozens of new levels with innovative mechanics, powerful new tools that let you create spectacular color cascades, and an enhanced storyline that reveals the mysteries behind the chromatic world. The graphics engine has been completely overhauled for even more mesmerizing flood-fill animations that respond beautifully to every touch. New challenge modes test your color theory knowledge while unlocking achievements that showcase your mastery. Whether you're returning to revisit favorite levels or diving into brand new content, Kromatic 2.0 delivers the premium puzzle experience that made the original a hit. Download the update today and discover why Kromatic continues to set the standard for color puzzle gaming on iOS!
The Art of Color: How Kromatic Creates Visual Magic
June 25, 2025
Ever wondered how Kromatic creates those mesmerizing flood-fill animations that make every move feel like painting with light? Our development team has spent months perfecting the visual engine that brings color to life on your screen. Each tap triggers a carefully choreographed cascade of hues that flows across the puzzle grid with fluid precision. The color blending algorithms analyze adjacent tiles in real-time, creating smooth transitions that feel natural and satisfying. We've studied color theory extensively to ensure our palette combinations are not only beautiful but also strategically meaningful for gameplay. The drag-and-drop mechanics respond with haptic feedback that makes every interaction feel tactile and immediate. From the gentle glow of matching colors to the explosive satisfaction of clearing large sections, every visual element is designed to create moments of pure aesthetic joy. Kromatic isn't just a puzzle game - it's an interactive canvas where strategy meets artistry.
Beta Testing Results: You've Made Wordzilla Even Better!
June 18, 2025
Our closed beta testing phase has been an incredible success, and we owe it all to our amazing community of testers! Over the past month, hundreds of players have put Wordzilla through its paces, uncovering bugs, suggesting improvements, and helping us refine the gameplay experience. Based on your feedback, we've improved the hint system timing, adjusted the coin reward balance, enhanced the letter distribution algorithm for fairer puzzles, and added visual feedback for completed words. The difficulty progression has been fine-tuned to ensure smooth learning curves across all three levels. Beta testers have logged over 10,000 gameplay hours collectively, and the engagement metrics are beyond our wildest expectations. Thank you to everyone who participated in making Wordzilla the best word game it can be. Your input has been invaluable, and the final product is truly a community effort!
Behind the Scenes: Polishing the Perfect Word Puzzle
May 22, 2025
Development on Wordzilla has entered the final polish phase, and we're excited to share what's been happening behind the scenes at Nine Finger Woodshop. The core game mechanics are complete, featuring our unique letter-pool system that ensures every puzzle is both challenging and solvable. Our algorithm analyzes thousands of word combinations to create the perfect balance of difficulty and satisfaction. We've implemented three distinct difficulty levels: Easy focuses on 3-5 letter common words, Medium introduces longer vocabulary and less familiar terms, while Hard challenges even the most seasoned word enthusiasts. The visual design has been refined with smooth animations, satisfying feedback, and an intuitive interface that makes gameplay feel natural. Quality assurance testing is ongoing with puzzles being verified by multiple team members across different skill levels. Every detail matters when creating a game that players will enjoy for years to come.
Player Spotlight: Amazing Kromatic Achievements
May 15, 2025
Our Kromatic community never ceases to amaze us with incredible achievements and creative problem-solving! This month, we're celebrating some outstanding accomplishments from players around the world. Maria S. from Barcelona completed all 150 levels using only primary colors - a feat that requires exceptional strategic thinking and color theory knowledge. The Johnson family from Toronto turned Kromatic into a teaching tool, using the game to help their 8-year-old daughter learn about color mixing and spatial reasoning. Professional artist David K. from New York credits Kromatic with improving his understanding of color harmony, saying it's changed how he approaches his canvas work. Speed-runner Alex M. from Tokyo set a new record by clearing Level 47 in just 23 seconds using an innovative technique that combines rapid drag gestures with precise timing. These achievements showcase the depth and versatility that makes Kromatic more than just entertainment - it's a tool for learning, creativity, and community connection.
Game Center Integration: Compete with Friends Worldwide
April 15, 2025
We're thrilled to announce that Wordzilla will feature full Game Center integration, bringing competitive word gaming to a whole new level! Players will be able to compare their progress across multiple leaderboards, tracking Easy, Medium, and Hard level completions separately. The achievement system includes milestones for first words found, level completions, coin collection targets, and hint usage efficiency. Friends can challenge each other to beat high scores and climb the global rankings together. The social aspect of word gaming has always been important - from family Scrabble nights to newspaper crossword competitions with coworkers. Wordzilla brings that collaborative spirit to mobile gaming with seamless friend discovery and progress sharing. Whether you're competing for the top spot or just want to see how your vocabulary stacks up against your friends, Game Center integration makes every word you find more meaningful and every level you complete more rewarding.
The Science of Satisfaction: Why Kromatic Feels So Good
April 8, 2025
Why does watching colors flow and blend in Kromatic feel so incredibly satisfying? The answer lies in the fascinating intersection of psychology, neuroscience, and game design. Color has a profound impact on human emotion and cognition - warm hues like red and orange stimulate energy and excitement, while cool blues and greens promote calm and focus. Kromatic leverages these natural responses by carefully timing color reveals with gameplay achievements. The flood-fill mechanics trigger our brain's pattern recognition systems, creating micro-moments of dopamine release as we predict and observe the cascading effects. Research shows that the drag-and-drop interactions activate tactile memory pathways, making digital touches feel more physical and meaningful. The visual feedback loop creates what psychologists call "flow state" - that perfect balance between challenge and ability where time seems to disappear. Every aspect of Kromatic, from the gentle haptic pulses to the smooth animation curves, is designed to create these moments of pure gaming zen.
Behind the Scenes: Crafting the Perfect Color Puzzle
March 12, 2025
Creating Kromatic has been an incredible journey of innovation and artistic exploration here at Nine Finger Woodshop. Our design process begins with color theory research, studying how different hues interact both visually and emotionally. Each level starts as a hand-drawn sketch where our artists explore flow patterns and visual compositions that will translate beautifully to the digital screen. The programming team then works magic with custom flood-fill algorithms that make color transitions feel organic and fluid rather than mechanical. We test every level extensively, ensuring that solutions feel intuitive while maintaining enough challenge to keep players engaged. The user interface design focuses on minimalism - we want nothing to distract from the pure beauty of color in motion. Sound design plays a crucial role too, with each color having its own subtle audio signature that creates an unconscious connection between sight and sound. Quality assurance involves not just bug testing but also "joy testing" - making sure every interaction creates that perfect moment of visual and tactile satisfaction.
The Science of Word Games: Boosting Your Brain Power
March 8, 2025
While Wordzilla is designed to be incredibly fun, we're proud that it also provides genuine cognitive benefits backed by scientific research. Word puzzle games have been shown to improve vocabulary retention, enhance pattern recognition skills, strengthen both short-term and working memory, and even help maintain mental sharpness as we age. The focused concentration required for solving word puzzles creates a meditative state that naturally reduces stress and anxiety. Many players report feeling more relaxed and mentally refreshed after puzzle sessions. The letter-counting and word-formation mechanics in Wordzilla specifically exercise mathematical thinking alongside linguistic skills. Regular practice with word games correlates with improved reading comprehension and faster information processing. As we put the finishing touches on Wordzilla, we're excited to offer a game that's not just entertaining but genuinely beneficial for players of all ages. Who knew improving your brain could be so much fun?
Introducing Kromatic: Where Colors Come to Life
February 1, 2025
Welcome to the vibrant world of Kromatic, the newest creation from Nine Finger Woodshop that's about to revolutionize color puzzle gaming on iOS! We've combined intuitive drag-and-drop mechanics with mesmerizing flood-fill animations to create something truly special - a game that's both instantly accessible and endlessly engaging. Kromatic features over 150 handcrafted levels that progressively introduce new mechanics and color combinations, ensuring that both casual players and puzzle enthusiasts find their perfect challenge level. The visual engine delivers stunning cascading animations that make every move feel like painting with liquid light. Our development team has spent months perfecting the touch responsiveness and visual feedback to create the most satisfying color puzzle experience possible. Whether you're seeking relaxing entertainment after a long day or strategic challenges that test your spatial reasoning, Kromatic delivers a premium gaming experience that feels more like interactive art than traditional mobile gaming. Get ready to discover why this isn't just another puzzle game - it's a celebration of color, creativity, and pure visual joy!
Introducing Wordzilla: The Word Game You've Been Waiting For
January 28, 2025
Welcome to the development blog for Wordzilla, the newest word puzzle adventure from Nine Finger Woodshop! We're incredibly excited to share our journey as we create what we believe will become your new favorite word game. Wordzilla combines classic word-finding mechanics with modern game design, featuring progressive difficulty levels, a smart coin reward system, and engaging puzzle mechanics that keep players coming back for more. Our development team has been working tirelessly to craft an experience that challenges vocabulary enthusiasts while remaining accessible to casual players. The core gameplay revolves around finding words using a shared pool of letters, with each difficulty level introducing new challenges and longer words. We'll be sharing regular updates about our development progress, design decisions, and the thought process behind creating puzzles that are both challenging and fair. Stay tuned as we build something special together - the ultimate word gaming experience is coming soon!