$39.00
Use as many of the letters in the middle of the table AND use any number of other letters. You'll just score for the letters showing.
When you've played word games in the past, have you ever been annoyed that you didn't know a weird, obscure, two-letter combination that's technically in the dictionary? Or, have you ever been given some obscure letters and there's nothing possible to play?
Wordsy is for you!
Previously a Formal Ferret title, this new edition gets an Allplay coat of paint (revised art and components) in their signature small box size.
"This game allows you to come up with crazy long words like “flabbergasting” every round, which to me is a lot more fun." - BGG User theboardgamevault
Each round, players study the 8 letters (always consonants) on the board in real time. The first player to write down a word flips a 30-second timer. That player is now the fastest player, and every other player now has 30 seconds to write down their word.
Once time has run out, the fastest player scores their word by counting the point value of each of the matching letters on the board. Players are not limited to the letters on the board; they can add any letters they'd like. Letters score based on which of the 4 columns of the board they're in, and how rare they are.
After the fastest player scores, the first player clockwise scores their word, and compares it to the fastest player. If that player scored more than the fastest player, they score a small bonus.
Every other player scores their word and checks for a bonus. Once they've all done this, the fastest player scores a bonus if their score is equal to or higher than half the other player's scores.
After 7 rounds, players add the scores their best 5 words, plus their bonuses. The player with the most points wins!
Wordsy focuses on the fun. It challenges you to be creative and clever. Because of the open-ended word-making rules, the game scales great with players of all ages. Instead of saying you can only use these letters, Wordsy lets you use any letters.
A travel-sized box and dry-erase boards (read: no running out of sheets!) make Wordsy an automatic choice for every game night.
1) Reveal the scoring letters
Deal two faceup letters above each point card. These letters will score, but you can use any letters when you play.
2) Start writing!
The first player that "locks in" a word starts the timer.
3) Add up the point values for letters used
Multiple uses count multiple times! Score bonus points if you scored higher than the Fastest Wordsmith or if you were the Fastest Wordsmith and scored higher/tied with at least 3 opponents.
4) Play seven rounds, score your five best words
Don't forget to subtract penalties for times you couldn't make a word!
Quality markers matter!
1–6 Players
20 Min Playing Time
Game Complexity (1=straightforward; 5=complex): 1.38
Age: 10+
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