Quiddler
 
The Short Word Game
 
 
OVER 15 BEST GAME AWARDS
 
The challenge is arrange your entire hand into words.
Draw and discard each turn.
Try to use your high point letters, but don't get caught with them in your hand.
 
This game is a delightful challenge for learners and word masters alike.
Perfect for travel and parties.
 
The game has 8 rounds.
Each player has 3 cards in the first round, 4 in the second, and so on, up until 10.
When a player goes out, everyone else has one last chance to draw and put down the words they can make. You can even use a dictionary when it's not your turn.
 
Fun and educational.
 
Contents:
118 cards
Instructions for Solitaire and group game play
 
Players 1 - 7
Age: 8 plus
 
By Set Enterprises
 
 
Quiddler challenges players to create words from an ever-increasing number of letter cards in their hand. The game lasts eight rounds, with three cards being dealt to each player in the first round, four cards in the second, five in the third, and so on. Each card has one or two letters on it as well as a point value.
 
On a turn, a player draws the top card from the deck or discard pile, then discards a card. When a player is able to use all of the cards in his hand (with one left for discarding) to spell words — each of which must contain at least two cards — he may go out by placing the words on the table. Each other player takes one final turn, then plays as many cards as they can in words. Each player now scores, adding the point value for cards used in words, then subtracting points for any cards remaining in hand. In addition, the player with the most words and the player with the longest word each receive 10 bonus points; in case of a tie, no one receives the bonus. Whoever has the highest score after eight rounds wins!
 
Quiddler also includes rules for a solo variant.