Textris

Download it here:
Textris (4.87 MB)

note:
I originally planned on it being "shareware", so it does need to be
registered.  I've included the key generator.  Simply run it, enter
your name, and generate a key, then enter it the program.  It does use
the registry for this functionality, but it's only a very small entry.

About
   Textris is a combination of Tetris and Scrabble.  The tiles fall from top to bottom, and you must make words to clear more room for more falling tiles.  The game features special tiles of all kinds, and three modes of play - aside from Normal mode, Word and Point modes present very unique challenges!

History
  The game was created about five years ago, and although a release was planned, other things came up, and eventually the whole project was misplaced.  I found it on an old packed-away hard drive only recently. 

  Word and Point modes are where I feel the game shines.  It's actually pretty fun, and I really don't know how many levels there are in those modes, it's been so long that I've forgotten! :)  So, let me know how far you make it!

  The high score lists are pretty in depth, they remember number of words, longest word, and highest point-per-word award.

Features
-low requirements (directx 5, or 7 at most, will probably work on most cpus)
-1024x768 resolution
-three modes of play
-lots of levels (I don't actually remember how many!)
-three separate and in depth high score lists
-built in tutorials
-kid safe (no swear words etc)
-educational!

Controls:
press "H"  in game to display a legend of all special pieces.
You can use mouse or keys to play the game. 

Known Issues:
-resume game doesn't work
-tutorials get a bit buggy if you play the game first.  best viewed on a fresh load of the game.