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Word Pirates! Quick Play Edition

Word Pirates! Quick Play Edition

boardgame

Players:
2–4
Time:
15 min
Min. Age:
6
Scattergories

Scattergories

boardgame

Scattergories is a 1988 commercial word game by Milton Bradley based on the parlour game Categories. Over three rounds, players fill out category lists with answers starting with the same letter. Only unique answers score points, and the highest total wins the game.

Players:
2–6
Time:
30 min
Min. Age:
12
Phlounder

Phlounder

boardgame

In this board game, dice determine word type and length. All players simultaneously slide letters along tracks. The first to form a valid word rings the bell. After eleven rounds, the player with the highest score wins the game.

Players:
2–6
Time:
10 min
Min. Age:
8
Dale un piñatazo

Dale un piñatazo

boardgame

Players:
2–6
Time:
40 min
Min. Age:
8
Something Beginning With...

Something Beginning With...

boardgame

Players:
2–99
Time:
20–60 min
Min. Age:
5
Pronto

Pronto

boardgame

Five lettered dice are rolled simultaneously. Players have one minute to enter the letters into their scorepads. The game lasts eight rounds, focusing on completing specific word lengths. The player with the highest score from completed words wins.

Players:
1–2
Time:
20 min
Min. Age:
8
Linguishtik

Linguishtik

boardgame

Linguishtik is a creative word game using letter dice. Letters are added until a player challenges others to form and use a word with one more letter. The advanced mode introduces specific grammatical demands for extra challenge.

Players:
2–4
Time:
15 min
Min. Age:
12
På Kryds Og Tværs

På Kryds Og Tværs

boardgame

This Danish word game uses thirteen letter dice to form interlocking words crossword-style. Unused letters incur negative points. The set includes wooden dice, a timer, a cup, and a scoring pad.

Players:
2
Time:
–
Min. Age:
10
Qixit

Qixit

boardgame

Players:
2–4
Time:
30 min
Min. Age:
7
Prattle

Prattle

boardgame

Players:
2–4
Time:
–
Min. Age:
8
Script-o-Gram

Script-o-Gram

boardgame

Players:
0
Time:
–
Min. Age:
0
Würfel-Wörter

Würfel-Wörter

boardgame

Players:
2
Time:
30 min
Min. Age:
12
Word Throwing Game

Word Throwing Game

boardgame

Players:
2–99
Time:
45 min
Min. Age:
0
Nerdy Wordy Crossword Game

Nerdy Wordy Crossword Game

boardgame

Players alternate turns selecting letter cubes to form words using a shared tray. The objective is to create as many two- to five-letter words as possible while earning bonus points by spelling words within words for higher overall scores.

Players:
2
Time:
20 min
Min. Age:
8
Jitters

Jitters

boardgame

Jitters is a timed word game. Players draw crossword cards, start a 90-second timer, and roll letter dice. The face-up letters must be quickly used to fill in the crossword puzzle before the timer runs out.

Players:
1–99
Time:
30 min
Min. Age:
10
Spill and Spell

Spill and Spell

boardgame

Spill and Spell is a word dice game where players form words to score points. The classic scoring squares the number of letters in formed words and subtracts unused ones. Later editions feature an updated scoring system based on word length.

Players:
1–10
Time:
20 min
Min. Age:
8
Trice

Trice

boardgame

Players:
1–7
Time:
10 min
Min. Age:
10
Stellar Speller

Stellar Speller

boardgame

Stellar Speller is a compact word dice game for one or two players. Players form words from seven letter cubes within a time limit. Longer words score more points. This portable game helps develop reasoning and memory skills while providing fun.

Players:
1–8
Time:
5 min
Min. Age:
0
Keep Quiet

Keep Quiet

boardgame

Sign Language Crossword Cubes is a word game for one or more players. Participants form words using sign language symbols printed on dice, arranging them in a crossword-like grid. Keep Quiet is also described as a word dice game.

Players:
1–99
Time:
10 min
Min. Age:
7
C*NT: The Outrageous Four Letter Word Game

C*NT: The Outrageous Four Letter Word Game

boardgame

Players:
2–10
Time:
15 min
Min. Age:
18
Tel est pris

Tel est pris

boardgame

Players:
2
Time:
–
Min. Age:
7
Kruiswoordspel

Kruiswoordspel

boardgame

Players:
2–10
Time:
–
Min. Age:
0
Wordable

Wordable

boardgame

Players:
2–4
Time:
120 min
Min. Age:
10
Wordical

Wordical

boardgame

Players:
2–8
Time:
–
Min. Age:
8