Case Study | Explo: Elevating Icelandic Language Through Wordplay

Explo: Elevating Icelandic Language Through Wordplay

Explo is a first-of-its-kind modern take on your classic scrabble-like game. Initially build based on the Icelandic 'Netskrafl' game, it's now available in English, with several other languages on the way

Explo is based on the foundation of Netskrafl, which has been popular in Iceland, and it is now poised to expand and offer a similar game in other languages.

Explo is one of the few word games available for smartphones in Icelandic, while a wide selection of similar games is available in English and other languages.

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Since 2015, Miðeind has offered 'Netskrafl', an web-based word game available in Icelandic that attracted 10,000 or more regular users. When they made the decision to transition to create a mobile app, they partnered with Víkonnekt and Stokkur to make it a reality.

  This involved the design of an attractive and easy-to-use user interface with a familiar feel in a sophisticated app. To ensure a smooth user experience, however, Explo needed to debug the application and manage updates – seamlessly.

We gave Explo peace of mind that their application would work without snags in user experience. By debugging the application and assisting with updates, Víkonnekt was able to ensure the app was up and running for users – always