[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/Stich’em-mainmenu.jpg” caption=”Main menu of the game Stitch’em Words Ultimate Edition, developed by McMaster graduate Syed Jafri.”]iPhone users can now put their creativity and word power to the test thanks to a new game developed by Syed Jafri, a computer engineering graduate from McMaster University.

Inspired by the television show Concentration, Stitch'em Words Ultimate Edition is a new version of the popular first-edition word game that involves “stitching” together pictures and letters to form words, in the rebus style of communication. (For example, add a picture of a star with the letter E and you have the word STARE.) There are hundreds of levels and bonus rounds to appeal to all types of users.

“Before going to McMaster I hated programming and would avoid it at all costs,” said Jafri. “However, the interesting and challenging assignments I worked on while there sparked an interested in me.

Jafri graduated in 2008 with his B.Eng. in computer engineering. He is currently working as a design engineer for AZCAR Technologies in Markham and develops games on the side.

“McMaster has some of the best instructors in the world, and as a student you do so much more than just read the books.”

Stitch'em Words Ultimate Edition 2.0 for iPhone is available through Apple's App Store. For more information, check out Stitchemwords.com.