Defenders of the Dictionary

A board game by Adam Rehberg, Martin Řehořík

1-4 1-4

30-45 minutes Unknown

Hand Management, Cooperative Game, Modular Board, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Tile Placement, Connections, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Spelling

Word Game, Adventure, Puzzle

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Description

In a world where language is constantly evolving, a special task force is on a mission to preserve its richness and diversity. As a defender of the dictionary, you're part of this team, and your goal is to protect the beauty of language from those who seek to oversimplify it. Armed with your collective wisdom and a love for words, you'll navigate the city of Wordopolis, using your wordplay skills to outsmart villains and save the day. With a playtime of just 30 to 45 minutes, you can join forces with up to three friends to take on this exciting adventure, designed by Adam Rehberg and published in 2025. Defenders of the Dictionary is a cooperative game that combines the thrill of word games with the excitement of a modular board and scenario-based gameplay. Each mission takes you on a new journey, with specific tasks to complete and directions to follow. As you progress through the campaign, you'll uncover valuable intel about the villains and get closer to determining who the mastermind is. The game mechanics are simple to learn, making it easy for new players to jump in, but the challenges and obstacles set by the villains will keep you on your toes. With a mix of deck, bag, and pool building, hand management, and tile placement, every game is unique and requires strategic thinking and teamwork to succeed. As you work your way through the campaign, you'll encounter new mechanisms and challenges, but the game is designed to be flexible, so you can play with different groups of people or even solo. The ultimate goal is to face off against the mastermind in the final showdown, and with each mission completed, you'll be one step closer to achieving victory. With its unique blend of wordplay, strategy, and cooperation, Defenders of the Dictionary is an exciting adventure that will keep you engaged and entertained from start to finish. So gather your friends, get ready to defend the dictionary, and embark on a thrilling journey to save the world of words.