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Message 292745 — Posted: 1 May 2006, 22:16:24 UTC Okay, here’s one I made up, but I think you’ll be able to guess the meaning of the word. Chortellini ID: 292745 · |
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Message 292747 — Posted: 1 May 2006, 22:17:14 UTC pasta that makes you giggle???? ID: 292747 · |
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Message 292748 — Posted: 1 May 2006, 22:17:59 UTC Is it the choking sound you make when wolfing down pasta? Founder of BOINC team Objectivists. Oh the humanity! Rational people crunching data!
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Message 292752 — Posted: 1 May 2006, 22:20:34 UTC — in response to Message 292747.
Ding! Ding! We have a winner! That’s it exactly! Pasta made up of funny faces and other improbable objects to make you laugh. Well Done! It’s your turn to pick a word, Jennifer. ID: 292752 · |
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Message 292755 — Posted: 1 May 2006, 22:24:47 UTC Oh great….. You mean I have to think??!? I already had my one thought for the day. fine…. Human reflector ID: 292755 · |
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Message 292767 — Posted: 1 May 2006, 22:34:04 UTC — in response to Message 292755.
Judging by your profile I would say drug trials.
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Message 292776 — Posted: 1 May 2006, 22:37:34 UTC pretty darn close….. just a mirror would be fine. drug trials?? hey.. I resemble that remark! (errr resent..) ID: 292776 · |
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Message 292779 — Posted: 1 May 2006, 22:39:14 UTC .o0(added to the list) ID: 292779 · |
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Message 292821 — Posted: 1 May 2006, 23:15:10 UTC What’s the good word, Captain? While we wait, how about Aaargholini? ID: 292821 · |
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Message 292855 — Posted: 2 May 2006, 0:25:19 UTC No takers, I see. Okay, Aaarghollini are long thin strands of pasta. They’re so oily slippery that no fork or spoon can hold them. I’ll wait patiently upon your good word, Cap’n. :-))) ID: 292855 · |
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Message 292856 — Posted: 2 May 2006, 0:31:02 UTC sorry but I was already testing my luck having two thoughts today. ID: 292856 · |
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Message 292870 — Posted: 2 May 2006, 1:13:26 UTC Hey, no problem, Jennifer. :-))) ID: 292870 · |
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Message 297842 — Posted: 6 May 2006, 20:41:01 UTC Here’s another nonce word, but I think someone will get it. askank (adverb) as in, «He looked at her askank.» ID: 297842 · |
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Message 297848 — Posted: 6 May 2006, 20:46:03 UTC — in response to Message 297842.
This is right off the top of my head … and I am CERTAIN it is right … ID: 297848 · |
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Message 297855 — Posted: 6 May 2006, 20:51:07 UTC — in response to Message 297848.
You’re mighty close, Bodley. But the askance look is accompanied by a feeling on the part of the viewer. But there is another part to this too, it’s not just an alternate spelling of askance. Heh, the evil grin might give you a clue on the second part. :-))) Edit Since you’re a Brit, Bodley and «skank» is an Amercian term, you have explicit permission to google skank. ID: 297855 · |
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Message 297862 — Posted: 6 May 2006, 21:00:09 UTC — in response to Message 297855.
well … maybe your dictionary imparts an extra meaning to it … but in fact one looks askance for 2 reasons…. ID: 297862 · |
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Message 297863 — Posted: 6 May 2006, 21:00:44 UTC A Skank is a very Nasty Woman!
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Message 297866 — Posted: 6 May 2006, 21:06:09 UTC — in response to Message 297862.
Ding! Ding! Wonderfully guessed, Sir Bodley! A «skank» is «One who is digustingly foul or filthy» and to look askance is to look dubiously upon someone…So, to look askank is to look at them as though they were disgustingly foul or filthy. Well Done!!! ID: 297866 · |
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Message 297872 — Posted: 6 May 2006, 21:15:52 UTC To celebrate the return of the thread … an easy one … CHAM (I am off to bed right now … SWMBO has so directed … Goodnight to tomorrow … ID: 297872 · |
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Message 297877 — Posted: 6 May 2006, 21:28:26 UTC — in response to Message 297872.
Short form for chammie or chamois? ID: 297877 · |
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You found our list of fun and simple vocabulary games for adults.
Vocabulary games are activities that include language and wordplay. Example games include Word Association and Hang Man. Players can enjoy vocabulary games in person or online. The purpose of these games is to strengthen vocabulary skills. These games are also known as “vocab games”, “letter games” and “vocabulary building games.”
These games make great online classroom activities and communication games, and can be used as online fun activities for employees.
This list includes:
- vocabulary games for adults
- simple vocabulary word games for adults
- fun online vocabulary games and activities
- English vocabulary games
- vocabulary games in English
- games to improve vocabulary
- vocabulary building activities
- vocab review games
- vocabulary games for students
Get ready to play!
List of vocabulary games
From Pictionary to word scrambles to synonym memory, here is a list of fun word games to play in classrooms, at parties, or during meetings.
1. Vocabulary Pictionary
Pictionary is a game of charades where players draw words instead of acting them out.
To play:
- Split the group into teams.
- Each round, assign one team member to draw.
- Give the drawing team member a word.
- Allow up to sixty seconds for teammates to guess.
- If the team guesses correctly, then assign one point.
You can give other teams the opportunity to steal, or move onto the next team’s turn. The game is a great way to practice new vocabulary, as players connect the word with an image. Pictionary is a fun game for virtual parties or in-person affairs.
To play Pictionary online, draw on the whiteboard app feature on your online meeting software.
2. Word Association
Word Association is one of the best vocabulary games for kids and classrooms since playing does not require a large vocabulary. The rules are simple and easy to understand. Typically, the game involves two players.
To play:
- Player one says a word.
- Player two responds with the first word that comes to mind.
- Player one either chooses a new word or responds to player two’s word.
- The game continues until one player repeats a word or pauses too long.
The rapid pace of the game generates excitement and occasionally results in funny answers.
If a student makes a mistake, then the teacher can pause the game and ask the student to explain or find a more fitting word. Ideally, gamemasters should allow players a few extra seconds to respond. Players should never feel embarrassed. There are no wrong answers in word association, but the game can serve as a learning opportunity to find better words.
If playing via Zoom, then player one or the teacher speaks a word, and other students answer in the chat. The class counts up matching answers and discusses different responses, guessing the reasoning behind each answer.
3. Vocabulary Hangman
Hangman is a classic chalkboard word game that translates easily to online play, thanks to digital whiteboards.
To play:
- Assign a player a word.
- The player draws a series of blanks corresponding to the number of letters in the word.
- Other players guess letters.
- If the letter is in the word, then the “executioner” fills in the blank. If not, then the executioner draws one portion of the gallows.
- The game ends when players guess the word, or when the picture is complete.
The best words to use for hangman contain less-used letters like z, x, and q. Examples of hard hangman words include zigzagging, razzmatazz, and quadrants.
4. Word search
Word searches are common classroom vocabulary games. These activities work well for handouts, and you can play during video calls by using the whiteboard feature and enabling annotation.
We made a sample word search you can use.
To make the game more competitive and exciting, turn the challenge into a race and award prizes to the first players to complete the puzzles.
5. Crossword
Crossword puzzles consist of a series of interconnecting boxes, each of which starts blank but contains one letter by the end of the game. Under the puzzle are two lists of clues, across and down respectively. Solvers need to consider the meaning of words, number of letters, and surrounding words, making the game strategic as well as literary.
Here is an example of a crossword puzzle you can use with your class or team.
Here is the answer key.
Crosswords are great word games for any age or skill level because puzzle makers can adjust the difficulty to suit players. To make your own crossword puzzle, use an online crossword creator.
6. Word Scramble
Word scrambles make great games for English class, and adults enjoy these language brain teasers as well. Simply mix up the order of the letters and ask players to unscramble and identify the original words.
Here is a sample to start with.
And here is the answer key.
To make your own word scrambles, use an online letter randomizer.
7. Scrabble
Scrabble is one of the most popular word games for adults or children. Players must use letter tiles to assemble words on the game board.
To play:
- Each player draws seven letter tiles.
- During turns, players can play tiles or exchange them for new letters.
- Players build words on the board, with each new word connecting to an existing word.
- Tiles have a point value assigned depending on the challenge of the letter. When a player makes a word, tally the letter and add the score to the point board.
More challenging letters have higher point values. For example, E is one point, while Z is ten. To find the point values for each tile and read more gameplay tips, check out this guide from Hasbro.
To coordinate the game for language lessons, assign higher scores for vocabulary words, and ask players to use the words in a sentence for extra points.
Scrabble is easy to play online, too, making it one of the best online vocabulary games. To play virtually, simply find a multiplayer online version of the game, such as Words With Friends.
8. Scattergories
Scattergories is one of the most fun and simple word games for adults. The game challenges players to think up words all starting with the same letter.
To play:
- One player rolls a letter die or uses a letter generator to pick the first letter.
- The timekeeper puts 60 seconds on the clock.
- Players write down one answer per category starting with the letter.
- When time runs out, players read the answers.
- Players receive a point for every answer.
Alliterative phrases count for double or triple points. If two players have the same answer, then they must cross it out and neither receives points. Of course, a player will not receive points for blank answers either. At the end of each round, the player with the most points wins.
Here is a list of sample Scattergories categories:
- A boy’s name, girl’s name, or gender neutral name
- Capital cities
- Four letter words
- Types of drinks
- Holidays
- Careers or professions
- Cartoon characters
- Websites
- Desserts
You could create more inventive categories for the game, or challenge players to make up prompts.
To play virtually, use the chat, screen-share, whiteboard functions in your virtual meeting platform. You can also share a Google Doc or Form, or join a multiplayer online Scattergories game together.
9. Tree or Bob Ross
Tree or Bob Ross is a fun video conference game that challenges players to guess a word by asking questions.
The player who conjures the word is The Post. The Post answers This or That questions whose answers help players narrow down the word.
The first question of the game is usually “is it more like a tree, or more like Bob Ross?” and The Post must answer accordingly. For instance, a rose is probably more like a tree, but Pinnochio presents an interesting challenge.
Each turn, the guesser adds a new word. For example, the second question might be, “is it more like a tree or a fern?” The game continues until players guess correctly. For more excitement, introduce a time limit, or award more points if players guess the word during earlier rounds.
10. Vocabulary Pyramid
Pyramid challenges players to guess words from context clues. The pyramid is a collection of six words, arranged with three on the bottom, two in the middle, and one at the top. To win, teams must guess all words within the pyramid in the allotted time.
To play:
- Divide the group into teams.
- Give one player on each team the pyramid.
- The pyramid holder must give hints to teammates describing each word without using the actual name of the item.
- When players guess correctly, the pyramid master can move to the next word. Or, players can say “pass,” and return to the word later.
- Teams receive a point for every correct guess.
When determining the time limit, consider the age of your players and the difficulty of the words. In general, 30 seconds per word, or three minutes total, is a good place to start, but add or take away time to increase or decrease the challenge.
11. Invisible Bridge
Invisible Bridge is similar to six degrees of Kevin Bacon. In both games, you must figure out a way to connect two seemingly distant concepts. Six degrees of Kevin Bacon uses actors, while Invisible Bridge uses words.
To play:
- A player suggests two unrelated words.
- Player one gives a number of planks. This is how many steps other players must use to relate the two words.
- The other players think up words that share similar traits, synonyms, or connector words to move from one term to another.
An example round might look as follows:
Tiger, Astronaut, eight planks
Tiger – Balm – Lip – Service – Customer – Happy – Pills – Capsules – Space – Astronaut
Meanwhile, Tiger, Astronaut, two planks might look like this:
Tiger – meat eater – meteor – Astronaut
One fun aspect about this game is there can be more than one correct answer, and opposing teams can dispute far-reaches. Invisible bridge encourages players to think about the nature of language and the relationship between words.
12. Poetry Improv
Poetry Improv is an exercise that challenges participants to craft verses on the spot.
To play:
- Pick a poetry style, such as sonnet, haiku, acrostic, limerick, or free verse.
- Give participants vocabulary words to use within the poem.
- Allow five or ten minutes for groups or individuals to complete the verses. If playing online via meeting software, then send groups to breakout rooms to work.
- Ask poets to share the masterpieces aloud.
For extra fun, turn other players into judges by asking them to rate the poems by holding up scorecards. To make the game more fast-paced, ask players to finish each others’ phrases on the spot for a true poetic improv.
13. Synonym Memory
The rules of Memory are easy: flip over two cards at a time and look for matching pictures or words. When players find pairs, they take the cards off the board. The player with the most pairs of cards at the end of the game wins.
Synonym Memory puts a challenging spin on the simple game. Instead of hunting for exact matches, players pair up words with synonyms.
Here are some sample matches:
- enticing/tempting
- assume/suppose
- patience/restraint
- revoke/rescind
- impact/collision
The game encourages players to think in different ways, as participants will need to remember the location of the cards as well as consider meanings of words.
To play online, make your own virtual synonym memory game with an online tool and share screens to play, with one player flipping over the cards at other players’ request.
List of words to use for vocabulary games
Here is a list of great words to use in word games:
- serendipity
- fortitude
- akimbo
- sumptuous
- ineffable
- zephyr
- incorrigible
- medallion
- mauve
- bombast
- denouement
- contemporary
- gossamer
- inane
- hippodrome
- concession
- ideology
- quintessential
- prescient
- regurgitate
- gnash
- cataclysmic
- knell
For further inspiration, use a random word generator or consult online lists of difficult or intersecting words.
Conclusion
Vocabulary games and activities test and strengthen players’ communication skills. These word games minimize frustration by disguising language lessons in the form of an exciting challenge. Not to mention, simple word games are fun for adults and kids alike, and make great icebreaker activities during meetings. Most games only require words and a way to share them, so playing word games online via Zoom or similar platforms is easy.
For even more smart fun, check out our posts on problem solving games, question games and team building brain teasers.
FAQ: Vocabulary Games
Here are answers to common questions about vocabulary games and activities.
What are vocabulary games?
Vocabulary games are word and language games you can play with students, coworkers, or family and friends. These games challenge players to hunt for words or definitions, brainstorm terms, deduce phrases based on clues, or create words under certain conditions. Language games are a great way to teach new vocabulary and help students practice recognizing and using new words. These activities are also known as “vocabulary building games” and “vocab games”, and are similar to “word games” and “letter games”.
What are some fun word games for groups?
Some fun word games for groups include Pictionary, Tree or Bob Ross, and word scrambles.
What are some online vocabulary games?
By using virtual meeting software like Zoom, you can play any word game online. Some good virtual vocabulary games include Scrabble, Scattergories, and online crossword puzzles.
What are good ESL word games?
The best ESL word games are easy to understand and play yet expand the vocabularies of participants. Good ESL word games include word association, word searches, and hangman.
What are fun ways to teach vocabulary?
Word games are one of the most fun and easy ways to teach vocabulary. While some kids get frustrated with straightforward reading or language exercises, word games disguise vocabulary lessons as a fun challenge. Plus, playing language games together is a great teamwork exercise.
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Are you a word geek
looking for new word board games to play?
Or are you simply
searching for something new to amuse you and your friends on game night?
Perhaps are you a parent
seeking games for your partner and kids that are both educational and entertaining?
If so, you have landed
on the right page! In this post, we share the 9 best word board games for you and the crew. We picked these games
based on the number of positive reviews and high ratings they got from
satisfied consumers.
Instead of mindlessly
scrolling through your social media accounts and wasting valuable time, it’s
probably time to consider other hobbies like playing board games. You’ll might
be surprised how much this activity can be beneficial to your soul, mind, and body.
Without further ado, let’s check out our list of the best word board games!
1. Bananagrams
Bananagrams is an excellent choice for parents who are looking to play
word board games with their children. In addition to fun and entertainment, this anagram game promises an
educational experience for kids, especially those who are starting to learn
more complex words.
The rules are simple and
easy to understand. First, you need to distribute the tiles among all players
(maximum of eight players) facedown—21 tiles each for two to four players; 15
tiles each for five to six players; and, 11 tiles each for seven to eight
players. Start the game by saying “Split!” and everyone turns their tiles over.
The objective of this
game is to be the first person to use all their letters. You may form words
horizontally from left to right, or vertically from top to bottom. You may also
rearrange your grid any time you want. After placing your last letter in your
grid, call out “Peel!” and everyone has to take another tile from the “Bunch.”
One rule to remember is
that you can put one of your letters back, face-down in the Bunch, by saying “Dump!”
However, you have to take three more tiles in exchange for that one letter. You
may do as many “dumps” as you like.
Whoever is the first
person to use all their letters once the Bunch is empty is the winner. But he
has to shout “Bananas!” to let the others know. The competitors should then
inspect his grid to see if there are misspelled words, proper nouns, or any
other unacceptable words. If there are, then they have to shout “Rotten
Banana!” to kick the false winner out of the game.
Pros
- Has fast-paced gameplay, and you can have as many rounds as you like.
- An excellent game for anyone, whether kids, teens, or adults.
- Suitable for multiple players or solo gaming.
Cons
- Choose your seller wisely, as fake sellers deliver tiles in poor conditions.
2. Quiddler
If you are looking for a fast-paced, short-duration word board game,
then Quiddler is the answer. This
game exercises both your vocabulary and spelling skills, and is most suitable
for children six years old and above. There can be 1 to 10 players, and the one
with the highest score at the end of the game is the winner.
In this game, each
player is required to create words from the cards in their hands. You have to
be cautious, however, since the number of cards increases every round. There
are eight rounds to deal with, and you can have as many as 10 cards on the last
round. Every card has its corresponding value, so if you have the most number
of words formed with high-value cards by the end of the game, you will have the
most number of points.
This word board game
allows you to form even the simplest of words like “at,” “of,” “zoo,” and a lot
more. This is why it is recommended to kids. There are bonuses, too. For
instance, the player with the most words formed and the player who forms the
longest word get additional points. In the case of a tie, no one receives the
bonus points.
Quiddler has a high
rating on online stores, with almost a perfect store, as well as lots of
positive feedback. If you are looking for a game you can play with your
children, then we highly recommend this one.
Pros
- Although designed to be fast, you can play the game at your own pace.
- Award-winning word board game; tried and tested by expert players.
- Makes a perfect gift for friends or family members who like word games.
Cons
- Some customers do not recommend the dictionary that comes with it.
3. Hasbro Scrabble
The game Scrabble was created
by Alfred Mosher Butts in 1938, and since then has became a popular way to
spend fun nights with friends, colleagues, and family members.
This particular version
of Scrabble is from Hasbro Gaming, which is one of the largest companies in the
world that makes toys and other means of entertainment. The goal of the game is
to form words on the board and gain points.
For every tile you use
to create a word, you have to draw a replacement from the bag. The game ends
once there are no more tiles, and the player with the most number of points
wins. To determine who has the most points, you’ll have to record your score on
each turn with pen and paper, and then add them up at the end.
Scrabble may be played
solo, with two to three players, or with a group of friends. You need a bit of
luck, as you have to draw tiles blindly, but the game also rewards those with
good strategy and extensive vocabularies.
Pros
- Traditional, classic board game; instructions may be found anywhere.
- Beneficial for small kids and older people for brain development and memory retention;
- Improves not just vocabulary, but also strategic and critical thinking.
Cons
- You must have outstanding vocabulary skills to win this game.
- Paper and pen are needed to record your scores.
4. Big Boggle
Big Boggle is an excellent choice for those seeking a word game with a
bit of pressure. The goal of
the game is to list as many words as you can from the randomly assorted letters
given to you at the start. However, you only have three minutes to do so, which
means you have to think and write quickly.
This board game comes with
25 standard letter cubes, one double letter cube, a cube grid with a dome, and
a three-minute sand timer. At the beginning of the game, each player takes a
pen/pencil and paper to list their words. The cube grid is then prepared by
shaking the cubes until they fall into place.
Once the timer starts,
all players should use the assorted letters and come up with words of four or
more letters. Write down every word you can think of until the time runs out.
Words must be formed from adjoining letters on the grid.
When the timer stops,
all players compare their lists of words with one another. All words that have
been played by multiple people are not scored. The remaining words are scored,
the one who earns the most points is the winner.
Pros
- Game mechanics are easy to learn and understand.
- Artwork and design are nice and pleasant.
- The element of time and pressure makes the game more exciting.
Cons
- Some word combinations are complicated for children (and even some adults).
5. Tapple
Tapple is a fast-paced word board game that is most suitable for
families who like playing games during holidays, parties, and family
gatherings. It is also easy to
store and carry, and therefore can be packed during vacations, trips, and long
getaways.
This board game comes
with a portable Tapple wheel and 36 topic cards with 144 categories. The goal
is simple: You have to produce an answer to the category cards using only the letters
available on the wheel. Aim to be the last player left in each round to get a
score, then collect three topic cards and you win.
Tapple is a
time-pressure and elimination game. You only have 10 seconds to answer every
round, and if you fail to do so, you get kicked out for that round. If you give
an answer that does not match the category, you get eliminated. The last person
standing gains the point and is declared the winner for that round.
Remember that when you
give your answer, you have to press the first letter of the word and then reset
the timer to pass the turn. Otherwise, you are disqualified. Likewise, keep in
mind that once a letter has been used, the others can no longer press that
letter for that round.
Pros
- Provides a fun and entertaining way for kids to learn new words.
- Equally exciting for adults and experienced players.
- An excellent word board game to give as a Christmas or birthday gift.
Cons
- Some customers report that the timer is too loud and annoying.
- Could have been better if there were a different tie-breaker.
6. Word on the Street
If you are searching for a very competitive word board game, then you
should include this one on your list. Word on the Street is a tug-of-words type of game where each team fights
for its desired letters to form high-scoring words. The first team to get the
eight letter tiles becomes the winner.
There are two teams in
this game, and they take turns “on the street,” or on the board. The letter
tiles are put in their corresponding place on the middle lane of the board
called the “Median Strip.” There are different rules with regard to turns, but
the main objective is to capture all eight letter tiles before the other team
does.
The key to winning this
game is to brainstorm with your teammates while the other team is making its
move. You all must agree on one word, and pull the letters of that word closer
to your side of the street before time runs out, and before the other team does
the same. Word on the Street is not just a vocabulary game, but also a game of
speed and strategy.
Pros
- Allows you to use more strategy than other word board games.
- The race element of the game makes it more fun and challenging.
- Builds camaraderie and teamwork among team members.
Cons
- Might not be fun enough for people in small groups (or if played alone or by two players).
- Rules might be too complicated for small children.
7. Pairs in Pears
Pairs in Pears is somewhat similar to Bananagrams, so if you are looking
for an alternative to the latter, then this word board game is a good fit. In this game, the goal is to make as many
pairs as possible, but they have to be matching suits.
The game comes with 104
tiles, and the number of tiles you can take depends on the number of players
there are. Similarly, the number of pairs needed to win also depends on the
number of players. There are, however, other ways to play this game, and they
are all explained in the game’s guide.
Pairs in Pears is a
racing and counting game in which you try to be the first to produce as many as
possible pairs with matching suits. It is a great way for children (and adults)
to improve their memory retention and cognitive skills, and is also a means to
develop pattern recognition and vocabulary.
Pros
- Fun and engaging, even for very young children.
- Game components are made of high-quality materials.
- Good game for mind stimulation, especially among children and older people.
Cons
- Some customers think that it is only best for two to three players.
- Others report that the rulebook needs to be more comprehensive.
8. Dabble
If you are a fast thinker and can come up with an answer in less than a
minute, then Dabble might be the word board game for you. This game tests not just your vocabulary skills,
but also your speed and agility.
The board game includes
all the letters of the Spanish and English alphabets, so it can be played in
both languages. It is appropriate for two to four players, ages 10 years old
and up, and you can even play it in teams.
The rules of the game
are simple. All players must pick 20 tiles from the bag without looking, and
then place their tiles face down. When the game starts, they all turn their
tiles and start the timer, then create five words (a two-letter word,
three-letter word, four-letter word, five-letter word, and six-letter word).
Points are recorded every round, and the first to reach 500 points is the
winner.
Other players may
challenge words if they have been misspelled or if they are not words at all.
You will need to have a dictionary on hand for challenges. Unlike Scrabble,
however, some words (e.g., foreign words, archaic words, colloquial words,
etc.) are accepted in Dabble.
Pros
- Greatly enhances your quick-thinking abilities.
- Challenging enough for both kids and adults.
- Available in two languages: English and Spanish.
Cons
- The game manufacturer could develop more rules to add excitement.
9. Upwords
Upwords is a great game
if you are searching for a high-stacking, word-building game. In this game, you
don’t just think of words to form, but you also stack tiles to change words.
Your score is not based solely on the number of words you form, but also on the
level of tiles you stack—the higher you stack, the higher your score is.
Similar to Scrabble, the
game begins by each player drawing seven tiles from the bag. The first player
starts the game by placing a word on the board, and then drawing new tiles from
the bag. Every player who comes next forms a word by adding letters to the
previous tiles on the board.
Unlike Scrabble,
however, you can place your letters on top of the other letters that are
already on the board. For instance, if the word is “HAT,” you can use the
letters T, R, E, S, and S to add to the end of the word, and then cover H with
M to form the word “MATTRESS.”
There are a few other rules
to consider in this game that are not in Scrabble. One example is the points
system, as Upwords’ letter tiles all have one point each. There are also no
double or triple letter word scores for additional points.
If you are looking for a
Scrabble-like game with a bit of a twist, you might want to consider checking
out this game.
Pros
- Game mechanics are easy to learn and understand.
- Similar to Scrabble, with a bit of twist.
- Offers intense, strategic, unique wordplay.
Cons
- Could have been better if the scoring were more interesting.
- Choose your seller wisely, as fake sellers deliver low-quality games.
Final Thoughts on Word and Vocabulary Board Games
We highly recommend
these word board games for those who are looking for a bit of fun and a great
way to help their children learn. After all, these types of games have shown to
be beneficial for a person’s brain development and cognitive skills. And while
your children are learning and having fun, you get to be a part of their
experience.
We also suggest these
games for those who have gotten tired of playing the usual mystery, roleplaying, and deck-building board games. You might want to try changing the flavor of
your game night and see how well you do in other types of board games.
Whatever your reason is
for checking out this post, we hope that we were able to help you find a game
that suits your tastes.
Have you already tried
playing one or more of these board games?
Let us know which one by
sharing your story in the comment fields below. We’d love to hear about your
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Here is our list of the 10 best word games. This category of board games is pretty self-explanatory. These are games that typically do not have any focus on the theme and are all about words, things that benefit from you being everything from a master of language to a logical genius. You may have to build or you may need to deconstruct but there are many things that you can do with words while playing with our knowledge and preconceived notions of language and communication. With all the amazing games in this category in mind, here is your list of the 10 Best word games.
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#10 | Trapwords
Trapwords makes the list of the best word games because it is a party game that has successfully blended some great mechanics from the past into a wonderful modern game for any medium or large sized group. It is like the classic Taboo, but it takes it further by having the opposing team choose the words you cannot use and you do not know what they are.
You take the role of a group of adventurers crawling through a fantasy dungeon full of traps and curses, with a Boss waiting for you at the end. You have to successfully guess a word that one of your teammates is trying to describe to you. And the further you get, the worse it gets. For 4 – 8 players, games run about 30 – 45 minutes.
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#09 | A Little Wordy
A Little Wordy makes the list of the best word games because it brings the genre in an intriguing direction that just works, especially for the 2 player showdown it is built for. This game, from the creator of Exploding Kittens, brings together word-forming and deduction. You need to form a smart word but then you need to use interesting pieces of information to guess your opponent’s word before they do the same to you.
Write it down, keep it a secret. Rescramble your tiles, pass them to your opponent. The goal is to examine your opponent’s tiles and try to figure out their word. You do this with Clue Cards. These tell you things such as: what’s the first letter, how long’s the word, or what does it rhyme with? You win by using as FEW of these clue cards as possible to figure out what word your opponent wrote down. For 2 players, games run 5 – 15 minutes.
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#08 | Letter Jam
Letter Jam makes the list of the best word games because even though it is very new, people are falling in love at an alarming rate. From the same publishers as Codenames, Letter Jam is a cooperative word game where players assist each other in composing meaningful words from letters around the table. It has fun communication and it tests an appropriate level of knowledge if you like a game about working together with others instead of against.
At the start of the game, each player receives a set of face-down letter cards that can be arranged to form an existing word (players selecting words for each other). Throughout the game, other players search each other’s cards to make words. Ultimately you are trying to use clues to figure out your master secret word and the more players that successfully do, the better the victory. For 2 – 6 players, games go for about 45 minutes.
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#07 | When I Dream
If you are looking for something that does have a lot of theme and a lot of additional things going on, When I am Dream may be the title on the list of the best word games for you. This is a real-time deduction game that has elements of storytelling and role-playing. If you strip it all away, however, this is a word game at heart.
This is an active game so get ready. The dream spirits want to have some fun tonight. Players each take turns being the “dreamer” and they “fall asleep by putting on a cloth mask (included). The other players are secretly dealt their role cards determining if they have naughty or nice intensions. A non-dreamer draws an image card and has to describe it in one word. Lighting round style, you have 120 seconds to get through as many as possible. For 4 – 10 players, games last 20 – 40 minutes.
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#06 | Wordoku
Wordoku makes the list of the best word games because it is a simple concept that blends some things you know and love to make for a great word building experience that any fan of the genre will love. Wordoku makes for an edge of your seat quickfire challenge that meshes classic mechanics incredibly well.
This game is a combination crossword-sudoku word game where players race to create words and earn points using wooden letter tiles on a 4×4 grid, while skillfully incorporating all the tile symbols to double word values. The game is played over three rounds in which players earn awards for scoring the highest number of points — and for improving their personal high scores between rounds. For 1 – 6 players, games run 20 – 30 minutes.
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#05 | Werewords
Werewords makes the list of the best word games because it takes a great word game and throws in a wolf, literally and metaphorically. It is a great deduction word game, taking in clues to get you closer, but it also happens to have this other random hurdle that is going to pop out and ruin days. It is a lively title and should please players of all groups and intensities.
Players guess a secret word by asking “yes” or “no” questions. Figure out the magic word before time is up, and you win. The wrench, however, one of the players is secretly a werewolf who is not only working against you, but also knows the word. If you don’t guess the word in time, you can still win by identifying the werewolf! It is very difficult to hide as the werewolf. For 4 – 10 players, it goes about 10 minutes per round.
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#04 | Decrypto
Decrypto makes the list of the best word games because it is a masterful blending of a guessing game within a bigger guessing game. You have your own thing going on with your team, but depending on how well you do at that informs the bigger race of which overall team is going to team. You need people to guess from a shortlist of words, how little can you give them to get them there is the question.
Players compete in two teams in Decrypto (white and black), with each trying to correctly interpret the coded messages of their opponent before they do the same. On each team’s personal board, there are four cards tucked into the different screens (#’d 1 – 4). The team can see these words, the opponents cannot. Each round one team member per team is the decoder and draws a card with a series of numbers (relating to the 1 – 4). They have to get their team to guess this order by giving clues, but then you are also giving clues to your opponent. For 3 – 8 players, games run 15 – 45 minutes.
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#03 | Just One
Just One is the only board game in this genre to ever win a Spiel des Jahres award which alone justifies its existence on the list of the best word games, but it is also pretty fantastic. Just One is a cooperative party game in which you play together to discover as many mystery words as possible.
Players take turns having to guess a word. Before they do, the card with the word is revealed to the other players and they need to write down a clue to help them get there. It can be anything, but the hook is that duplicate clues get removed. It is more difficult than you think. The goal is to get a score as close to 13 as possible. For 3 – 7 players, games run about 20 minutes each.
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#02 | Scrabble
Scrabble breezes onto the list of the best words game because it is one of those untouchable games that continue to get the respect it deserves. Scrabble came out in 1948, is one of the most well-known board games in human history and is still played today because it is the best at what it does.
You start by drawing 7 letter tiles. Players use these to form words on the gameboard. Each word laid out earns points based on the commonality of the letters used, with certain board spaces giving bonuses. But a word can only be played if it uses at least one already-played tile or adds to an already-played word. The high score wins, simple but devastating. For 2 – 4 players, games run about 90 minutes.
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#01 | Codenames
Some people may be upset about Codenames taking the top spot on the list of the best word games over Scrabble, but we will say it, Codenames is that amazing. It almost seems like an accident how well communication flows and layers of difficultly and scenarios unfold themselves as you play. No discredit to the designer, it just all comes together so unbelievably beautiful that it doesn’t seem possible to construct such a thing.
The group is split into two teams. You are spies and you need to get your fellow operatives out of the field before your opponent does the same. This is represented by a grid of many words that secretly each have a blue operative, red operative, bystander or evil assassin under them. Each round, one member from each team gets to look at a decoder card showing all the locations and they need to communicate this to their team by giving 1-word answers. The key is that you need to give clues that apply to multiple spots to win. For 2 – 8 players, games run about 15 minutes per round.
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If you’re a wordsmith, a word-wiz, or just enjoy a little wordplay, these word board games are right up your vocabulary alley. Word board games can be used as an educational tool, as a hilarious party game, or simply as a way to keep your wordy wits about you. If you’re not into word games, don’t fret, word unscrambling tools can give you an assist in any word game while improving your vocabulary.
So on-words and up-words, here are our top 20 best word board games!
Like Word Games? Why not also check out our list of Puzzle Games and Trivia Games that keep you mentally active, while still having fun?
🏆 Our Top Picks for Best Word Board Games
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When I Dream
Players: 4-10
Playing time: 20-40 min
Put on your sleep masks and try to decipher your dreams!
When we fall asleep and enter a dream world, the imagination and imagery can be truly magical. When I Dream turns players into dreamers. Be careful when entering the magical world of dreams because the Dream Spirits want to have fun!
When I Dream is an innovative game that puts a focus on creativity and player imagination. Put on your sleep mask and try to interpret the Dream Spirits messages. With fairies, naughty spirits, and even the Boogeyman, the game has an array of characters that make it challenging and that give the game depth.
This is an excellent fast-paced party game that’ll have you storytelling before the Boogeyman wreaks havoc!
What we liked
When I Dream offers some new unique mechanics that give the word game genre something to think about. Combine that with the gorgeous artwork and you get a really pretty and fun game.
What could be better
With the timer included, it can rapidly descend into chaos.
Werewords
Players: 4-10
Playing time: 10 min
Guess the magic word!
In Werewords, players must guess a secret word by asking ‘yes’ or ‘no’ questions. Be careful, time catches up to you! Like in most games, there’s always a villain looming and trying to interrupt play. In Werewords, one player is secretly a werewolf.
Not only is this player working against you, but they also know the Magic Word. Even if you don’t guess the word in time, you still have the chance of exposing the werewolf and winning the game!
What’s cool about this word game is that it comes with an iOS/Android app that’ll provide thousands of words in hundreds of categories giving the game-high replayability.
What we liked
It’s like One Night Ultimate Werewolf but combined with a word game. It’s a weird combination that seems to work very well.
What could be better
Like the original Werewolf, Werewords suffers from similar role management. There are only a handful of roles that are really fun to play, but most players end up as villagers.
Will you figure out the word or will the werewolf get you? Better get your top wordsmith on the case.
Trapwords
Players: 4-8
Playing time: 30-45 min
You know the secret word your teammates must guess. You’ll give clues to help but the other team has other plans in mind. They’ve set a list of ‘trapwords’. You can’t say them or you’ll end up trapped in dungeons with terrifying monsters. Easy enough? Oh, there’s also a time limit.
Trap words is a fast-paced party game that seems like a simple task of giving clues but gets more challenging by not knowing which words can be said.
If you’re looking for a word game with a fantasy theme, Trapwords takes you into the fantasy world of dungeons and monsters.
What we liked
Trapwords is a fun fantasy variation of Taboo. The rules are changed enough to make it more interesting to play than Taboo.
What could be better
The timer can be tricky, especially for younger players.
Decrypto
Players: 3-8
Playing time: 15-45 min
Decrypto has a fun vintage aesthetic, surely making it a favorite among the hipster community. But really, this word game blends decoding and player interaction through interesting mechanics.
In this game, teammates try to transmit secret codes without letting the opposing team intercept them. Using clever graphic anaglyph components, players slide cards into the screens to decode the words.
The communication limits make Decrypto a fun and challenging word game to play, plus you’ll feel like a code breaker sending secret messages.
What we liked
The option to guess the other team’s words and clues adds another level to a fun word game.
What could be better
I’m not sure why, but I had trouble with Decrypto’s rules. It took me far longer than it should have to understand everything and teach it to my gaming group. It could have just been me, but it did give me trouble.
Letter Jam
Players: 2–6
Playing time: 45 min
Your friend gives the clue. Can you guess your secret letter?
Letter Jam is a cooperative word game where players work together to compose meaningful words from letters around the table. But the twist is only the other players can see your letter cards, not you.
Letter Jam combines team-based play and players’ deduction skills. Pull together as a team, find the clues, and reap the fruits of cooperation!
Jam out at the next game night and decipher the codes!
What we liked
Under its simple exterior, Letter Jam offers a cerebral word game that delivers more gameplay the longer you play.
What could be better
It’s played best with more players and is all but obsolete at 2-players.
Bananagrams
Players: 1-8
Playing time: 15 mins
A fun game for everyone that’ll drive you bananas.
Gather your friends and family and race against each other to build crossword grids. Bananagrams is an educational and entertaining game with which you can teach kids how to spell words all while having fun at the same time.
In Bananagrams, players have to build their words with letters as fast as they possibly can. A race to finish, speed, and a great vocabulary make the game super exciting.
What we liked
The game is in a case that’s shaped like an actual banana, making it a great travel game. It can fit in any bag and it comes in a cute package. What’s not to like?
What could be better
If you have trouble with words then the real-time movements and actions can be tricky to deal with.
Blank Slate
Players: 3-8
Playing time: 20-35 min
The game where great minds think alike.
Blank Slate is a game of predictions. “The game where great _ _ _ _ _ think alike!” Easy to learn and quick to play makes Blank Slate a fun game for all levels.
By picking a word cue card, you’ll write which word you think best completes a phrase. To take this a step further, you’ll have to try to match it to another player’s words.
In this clever party game, prediction skills are key to matching words. If you get good enough you’ll soon be winning the _ _ _ _!
What we liked
Blank Slate is a simple and very fast-playing word game. It works very well as an icebreaker and introduction for people who just met.
What could be better
Your enjoyment of Blank Slate is going to highly depend on who you are playing with.
Codenames
Players: 2-8
Playing time: 15 min
‘The top-secret word game. Win or lose, it’s fun to figure out the clues!’
There are good reasons why Codenames has become a staple on board gamers’ shelves. Codenames is a deceptively awesome game that’s easy to learn and perfect for parties.
Codenames is a social word game in which two rival spymasters know 25 secret agents. Their teams only know agents by codenames. Make contact with all your agents first and win. Although this game can be challenging, the social component keeps everyone entertained as they race to finish first.
This is a fun game when you’re winning, but even better when you’re losing.
What we liked
Codenames is quick, easy to learn, and a blast. There’s a reason it’s become a go-to game in so many households.
What could be better
There’s a lot of hype surrounding Codenames. There are numerous games out there that do the same thing, Codenames just does it really well. If you’re looking for something innovative and unique, you’ll be disappointed.
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Poetry for Neanderthals
Players: 2-12
Playing time: 15 min
A word game where you must ‘speak good’ or get hit with a stick.
Poetry for Neandertals is a competitive word-guessing game. Players are only allowed to use single-syllable words to give clues to their team to guess the phrase.
For example, the word is broccoli, you’ll have to say something like, ‘green food, live long’. Use a big word, you’ll get hit on the head with a 2-foot-long inflatable club.
From the geniuses that brought us Exploding Kittens, Poetry for Neandertals is another fun addition to a game night. With only 15 minutes to play, this hilarious, challenging, cutthroat game tests the patience of logophiles the world over.
What we liked
If you’re a fan of The Oatmeal webcomic, you’re going to love the artwork and irreverent humor. It’s just as ridiculous and fun as it looks.
What could be better
The humor is a bit low-brow. If you’re not comfortable speaking oddly and smacking friends over the head, then this is probably going to be a miss.
Just One
Players: 3-7
Playing time: 20 min
A cooperative party game where you’ll have to work together to discover the mystery words!
Just One starts with one player drawing a card and choosing a number from it. Each player gets one clue word and together you’ll try to solve the mystery word. Just One is a brilliant word game as it combines cooperative skills with deduction, memory, and creative thinking.
What we liked
I really like the mechanic that discards identical clues. This forces you to be strategic and creative with your clues. Easy-to-learn and easy to play make Just One a relaxed game for everyone.
What could be better
Just One is great, but it can feel as if turns take forever and that’s not good for a party game.
Punderdome
Players: 3- 99
Playing time: 30-90 min
A card game for the pun lovers among us.
Punderdome will have you laughing out loud with its punny cards and creative style of play.
Once a pun a time, the creators of Punderdome saw a space in the word game market for a pun game for family and friends. With pun jokes on the back of each card, you can entertain the crowds while waiting to come up with a pun. Some can take longer than others but you can play with no time limits.
If you’re a pun lover, this is a punderful card game that you won’t regret purchasing.
What we liked
Unlike many of the other games on this list, Punderdome offers quite a lot of opportunities for creativity. It lets you create something instead of just showing off your knowledge of vocabulary.
What could be better
It’s a game about puns. You’re going to be groaning and laughing, but if you’re not well-versed in puns and dad jokes, it may be a little dry.
Quiddler
Players: 1-8
Playing time: 30 min
Quiddler: Simply for the fun of words.
Quiddler is a short word game that’s a great pick for word lovers as well as non-word-game players. With this card game, the goal is to arrange your cards in your hand to create one or more words.
If you deal more cards, you’ll have more opportunities to create words. At the end of the game, the highest score wins.
Quiddler is a sort of Uno-style word game as some cards can double letters and add bonuses to your points. Sharpening your word skills and a bit of luck will have you winning Quiddler!
What we liked
Quiddler makes for a great travel game. It’s simple enough that anyone can play and it’s so easy to pull it out and play wherever you are.
What could be better
Quiddler relies on luck of the draw to get letters. If you have an extensive vocabulary you can overcome bad draws, but it’s still luck-based.
Hot Words
Players: 4-16
Playing time: 20-30 min
Hot Words is a party game where you can’t say that.
In Hot Words, you’ll describe words while your team tries to guess what the word is. In each of the 4 rounds, your team will pick a spicy jalapeño card that has a ‘Hot Word’ on it that you can’t say.
As each round goes by, it’ll get hotter and harder but also more hilarious trying to avoid all the ‘Hot Words’ your team has accumulated.
What we liked
Hot Words provides a simple concept and puts it together in a nice little package. It’s a wordplay game that has a ton of replayability.
With fun added elements like a ghost pepper round, a 90-second sand timer, a dinner bell, and little hot sauce bottles, Hot Words is a fun and exciting party game!
What could be better
If you’re looking for a smaller group game, Hot Words is best played as a party game with more players.
Can you handle the heat?
Dabble
Players: 2-4
Playing time: 30-60 min
The game where if you can spell, you can play!
Dabble is a fast word game that’s both educational and fun. To start the game you say ‘GO!’ and players race to spell 5 words using 20 tiles. The first person to spell their word wins!
What we liked
The added difficulty of making multiple words of varying sizes seems like a simple concept but definitely makes Dabble stand out.
What could be better
Like a lot of word games, if you have someone who memorizes vocabulary words in their free time, they’ll absolutely destroy everyone. It’s best to play with people of the same skill and vocabulary level.
Word a Round
Players: 2
Playing time: 20 min
Race to unravel the word!
Word a Round is a challenging word game where you’ll have to quickly figure out where the word starts and then read it aloud before your opponent. As you answer on the spot, the game becomes a little more difficult as you race to answer. Mistakes are made under pressure so players have to have their wits about them.
Word a Round is an award-winning card game that’s a great educational tool in classrooms or at home. It helps develop critical thinking skills, making it a favorite among speech therapists. If you are looking for a fun game that’ll also help with learning, this is a great choice.
What we liked
Word a Round can be learned in seconds and it’s one of the most unique word games on this list.
What could be better
Since this requires you to guess at words around a circular card, it can be difficult for people with visual impairments.
Word on the Street
Players: 2-10
Playing time: 20 min
A hilarious tug of words.
Word on the Street is a card game in which players take turns flipping category cards, racing the clock to come up with the answer. With each correct answer, you move closer to the sidewalk… and to safety.
With 432 different categories, there is huge variation and replayability. This game is particularly focused on being educational. It helps players improve their vocabulary, practice spelling, and develop social skills.
What we liked
Word on the Street is a simple enough word game but combines wordplay with enough strategy to make it unique.
What could be better
You’ll need to have quick recall of your vocabulary, so if you’re looking for a slow burn game then this is not what you’re looking for.
Wordplay: Family Edition
Players: 2
If your family loves word games, WordPlay is a fast-paced challenge in which everyone plays every round.
A fun spinner determines the letters and the category for each round. For example, ‘Food and Drinks’ means you can only use words that begin with the letter ‘E’. The difference with this family edition is even if you think of things that don’t start with the correct letter, you still score some points.
This game is a friendly and inclusive way to help kids learn and be introduced to the wonderful world of word board games.
What we liked
Wordplay is a simple word game that appeals to everyone. It’s simple enough that anyone can pick it up and have some fun right out of the box.
What could be better
Wordplay’s universal appeal means that there’s no real innovation or new mechanics. It’s fun, but you’ve seen it before and will see it again in other word games.
Upwords
Players: 1-4
Playing time: 90 min
Upwords a game of quick stacking and word hacking.
In this word-building game, the higher you stack, the higher your score. With each player starting out with 7 words that you can play up or down, the game almost feels like Scrabble.
But here, you can stack letters on top of others. When you stack letters higher on each other, you earn more points. This makes Upwords more intense and strategic.
Upwords is very versatile and can be played solo to challenge yourself, with kids, or with your friends. Experience this high-stakes, high-stacking word game, and grow your vocabulary as you go!
What we liked
I honestly prefer Upwords over Scrabble. The tile stacking adds a whole new dimension to the classic wordplay formula.
What could be better
It’s a minor issue, but I’m not a fan of the components on the deluxe board. They work fine, but the color scheme makes it difficult to see for me.
Wordical
Players: 2-8
The radical, dice-rolling, word-building race!
Wordical is another educational word game in which players roll a vowel die and combine consonants to make a word. It’s a fun way for kids to develop their spelling skills and build vocabulary. It’s easy to learn and moves quickly so there are no long pauses.
This is a wonderful game for the classroom or for students who are struggling with their phonics.
What we liked
The dice add an interesting twist to this word game. Randomness is usually added through other means, but it’s a refreshing take on the word game genre.
What could be better
It’s a simple travel game, so the rules and gameplay are very simple. You won’t find in-depth strategy here, but that’s ok for a word game.
Wordsmithery
Players: 2- 99
Playing time: 20 min
The game for every wordsmith, young and old.
Wordsmithery is a fun, fast-paced game in which you can test your wordsmith skills. Draw a word, read it to your opponent, and see if they can guess the meaning from the three options.
With some difficult words like ‘egregious’ or ‘phalanx’, it could seem difficult for children but included are 50 easier cards for kids. The different levels of difficulty make this a family-friendly word board game.
What we liked
The concept is extremely easy to understand and the word choices are genuinely fun to play with.
What could be better
Eventually, you’re going to memorize all of the words available in the box. There are only so many times you can be surprised by a word before we simply learn it.
Wrap-Up
What are your favorite word games to play? We hope you enjoyed our top picks for the best word board games out there! Let us know in the comments if you’ve tried any of these or if we missed any that you think should be on the list. We’d love to hear from you!
Happy Wordsmithing!
Kendra has always been a hardcore fantasy nerd. Growing up in the worlds of Tolkien, Sanderson, Jordan, and Abercrombie, DnD & board games just came naturally. She and her husband, Bryan, started GameCows.com in 2018 as a fun passion project that just took over their lives. An avid board gamer since childhood and chronic DnD chronicler for more than two decades, she loves to play, write, travel, and learn dead languages.