
Word Battles
A game by Dick de Rijk
2 Players 30 minutes Simple
Tile Placement
Word Game
Description
Get ready for a battle of wits with Word Battles, a classic word game designed by Dick de Rijk. In this 30-minute game for two players, you'll compete to create the best words and score the most points. Each turn, a player chooses a letter that both players must use, adding a fun twist to the game. With simple rules that can be explained quickly, you'll be up and running in no time. As you take turns placing letters in your 5x5 grid, hidden from your opponent's view, you'll need to think strategically to come up with the highest-scoring words. With bonus points for five-letter words and rarer letters counting more, the competition will be fierce. Will you emerge victorious and claim the title of Word Battles champion? With its unique blend of wordplay and strategy, Word Battles is a game that will keep you coming back for more.
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