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| − | Boggle is a Hasbro word-finding game for two or more players.<ref>http://www.hasbro.com/common/instruct/boggle.pdf</ref> Easy to learn but tough to master, Boggle encourages players to make as many words as they can from a random assortment of letters in three minutes. Creativity and quick-thinking are rewarded in this competitive game, so if you're ready to play, learn the simple rules of Boggle right now and start racking up those points! | + | Boggle is a Hasbro word-finding game for two or more players.<ref name="rf1">http://www.hasbro.com/common/instruct/boggle.pdf</ref> Easy to learn but tough to master, Boggle encourages players to make as many words as they can from a random assortment of letters in three minutes. Creativity and quick-thinking are rewarded in this competitive game, so if you're ready to play, learn the simple rules of Boggle right now and start racking up those points! |
[[Category:Board Games]] | [[Category:Board Games]] | ||
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#Put the game together. Getting ready to play Boggle only takes a minute or two. Start by putting all of the letter dice in the game board (it looks like a square-ish grid), then put the dome-shaped cover on top. | #Put the game together. Getting ready to play Boggle only takes a minute or two. Start by putting all of the letter dice in the game board (it looks like a square-ish grid), then put the dome-shaped cover on top. | ||
#Give every player a pencil and paper. Any basic scratch paper will work well. If you're worried about cheaters, you can have each player write on a clipboard or a stiff book. | #Give every player a pencil and paper. Any basic scratch paper will work well. If you're worried about cheaters, you can have each player write on a clipboard or a stiff book. | ||
| − | #* Boggle is for two players or more.<ref | + | #* Boggle is for two players or more.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#Scramble the letters. Pick up the grid with the dome on top and the cubes inside. Turn the domed grid upside down and shake to scramble the dice. Turn the grid right side up and give it a few gentle shakes until all of the dice fall into place. | #Scramble the letters. Pick up the grid with the dome on top and the cubes inside. Turn the domed grid upside down and shake to scramble the dice. Turn the grid right side up and give it a few gentle shakes until all of the dice fall into place. | ||
#* You want each letter die in its own space before you start. | #* You want each letter die in its own space before you start. | ||
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#Words can go in any direction. The words you find don't have to go right-to-left. They can go up, down, backwards, forwards, and diagonally as long as all of the letters are connected in a chain and each letter is used only once. | #Words can go in any direction. The words you find don't have to go right-to-left. They can go up, down, backwards, forwards, and diagonally as long as all of the letters are connected in a chain and each letter is used only once. | ||
#Count each word only once. It's common for simple words to appear on the Boggle board several times. However, you may only write each word once on your piece of paper. In other words, you're trying to see ''how many '''different''' words you can find.'' | #Count each word only once. It's common for simple words to appear on the Boggle board several times. However, you may only write each word once on your piece of paper. In other words, you're trying to see ''how many '''different''' words you can find.'' | ||
| − | #* This rule is also true when a word has more than one definition. For instance, "tear" (a drop of water that comes out of your eye) and "tear" (the act of ripping something) count as the same word.<ref | + | #* This rule is also true when a word has more than one definition. For instance, "tear" (a drop of water that comes out of your eye) and "tear" (the act of ripping something) count as the same word.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#Any word found in an English dictionary is allowed. It's a good idea to have a dictionary handy when you play Boggle to settle disputes. If you can find a word in the dictionary, it's "fair game." | #Any word found in an English dictionary is allowed. It's a good idea to have a dictionary handy when you play Boggle to settle disputes. If you can find a word in the dictionary, it's "fair game." | ||
#Plural forms of words count as separate words. For example, if you see the word "apples," you are actually allowed to write down two words: "apple" and "apples." | #Plural forms of words count as separate words. For example, if you see the word "apples," you are actually allowed to write down two words: "apple" and "apples." | ||
#Words-within-words are allowed. For example, if you see a word like "Webster," you can also write down "web" "webs." This is an excellent strategy for scoring as many points as possible. | #Words-within-words are allowed. For example, if you see a word like "Webster," you can also write down "web" "webs." This is an excellent strategy for scoring as many points as possible. | ||
| − | #Know which sorts of words are usually disallowed. ''Some players'' choose not to allow the types of words listed below. However, these words are not specifically mentioned in the official Boggle rules provided by Hasbro, which only say that words have to be in a dictionary to count.<ref | + | #Know which sorts of words are usually disallowed. ''Some players'' choose not to allow the types of words listed below. However, these words are not specifically mentioned in the official Boggle rules provided by Hasbro, which only say that words have to be in a dictionary to count.<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | #* Proper nouns (i.e., names of specific people, places, etc. that start with a capital letter).<ref>http://www.gtoal.com/wordgames/scorcher7/rules.html</ref> Examples: "Mary," "Cairo," "Microsoft." | + | #* Proper nouns (i.e., names of specific people, places, etc. that start with a capital letter).<ref name="rf2">http://www.gtoal.com/wordgames/scorcher7/rules.html</ref> Examples: "Mary," "Cairo," "Microsoft." |
#* Abbreviations and contractions (i.e., words that use periods or apostrophes to take the place of letters). Examples: "can't," "A.C.L.U." | #* Abbreviations and contractions (i.e., words that use periods or apostrophes to take the place of letters). Examples: "can't," "A.C.L.U." | ||
#* Words borrowed from languages other than English. Examples: "tete," 'bushido," "mazeltov." | #* Words borrowed from languages other than English. Examples: "tete," 'bushido," "mazeltov." | ||
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#* When it's your turn to read your words, ignore words that you've already crossed off. You're only trying to name words that there's a chance no one else noticed. | #* When it's your turn to read your words, ignore words that you've already crossed off. You're only trying to name words that there's a chance no one else noticed. | ||
#Count up the letters in your scoring words. When all the players have narrowed their lists down to only the words that no one else has, have them count the number of letters in these words. The number of letters determines how many points each word is worth. | #Count up the letters in your scoring words. When all the players have narrowed their lists down to only the words that no one else has, have them count the number of letters in these words. The number of letters determines how many points each word is worth. | ||
| − | #Score each word by its number of letters. The official Boggle scoring rules are as follows:<ref | + | #Score each word by its number of letters. The official Boggle scoring rules are as follows:<ref name="rf1" /> |
#* '''Three or four letters:''' One point | #* '''Three or four letters:''' One point | ||
#* '''Five letters:''' Two points | #* '''Five letters:''' Two points | ||
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#* '''Seven letters:''' Five points | #* '''Seven letters:''' Five points | ||
#* '''Eight letters or more:''' Eleven points | #* '''Eight letters or more:''' Eleven points | ||
| − | #* The "Qu" cube counts as 2 letters even though it takes up one space in the grid.<ref>http://www.fun-with-words.com/play_boggle.html#</ref> | + | #* The "Qu" cube counts as 2 letters even though it takes up one space in the grid.<ref name="rf3">http://www.fun-with-words.com/play_boggle.html#</ref> |
#Total up all players' points. Have all the players add up the points from their scoring words. The winner for the round is whoever has the most points overall. | #Total up all players' points. Have all the players add up the points from their scoring words. The winner for the round is whoever has the most points overall. | ||
| − | #* Alternatively, you can play multiple rounds and have the winner be the first person to reach 50, 100, or more points. The official Boggle rules suggest both game styles.<ref | + | #* Alternatively, you can play multiple rounds and have the winner be the first person to reach 50, 100, or more points. The official Boggle rules suggest both game styles.<ref name="rf1" /> |
=== Using Smart Strategies === | === Using Smart Strategies === | ||
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#* For instance, if you have the letters H, E, A, R, and T in a cluster, "heart" is the obvious word that everyone will notice. However, it's not as likely that everyone will notice "earth," "rate," "tear," "rat," "heat," "tea," "hater," "art," and the other words made from these letters. | #* For instance, if you have the letters H, E, A, R, and T in a cluster, "heart" is the obvious word that everyone will notice. However, it's not as likely that everyone will notice "earth," "rate," "tear," "rat," "heat," "tea," "hater," "art," and the other words made from these letters. | ||
#Use the Boggle challenge cube to boost your score. Some Boggle sets come with a "challenge cube" that you can use in place of one of the other letter dice (chosen at random). Successfully making a word with the challenge cube gives you ''five extra points'' for that word, which makes it a great scoring opportunity. Be careful, though — everyone else will be looking to make words with the challenge cube, so look for difficult words that others are unlikely to find. | #Use the Boggle challenge cube to boost your score. Some Boggle sets come with a "challenge cube" that you can use in place of one of the other letter dice (chosen at random). Successfully making a word with the challenge cube gives you ''five extra points'' for that word, which makes it a great scoring opportunity. Be careful, though — everyone else will be looking to make words with the challenge cube, so look for difficult words that others are unlikely to find. | ||
| − | #* When you're playing with the challenge cube, the standard Boggle scoring rules are a little different. See below:<ref | + | #* When you're playing with the challenge cube, the standard Boggle scoring rules are a little different. See below:<ref name="rf1" /> |
#* '''Three letters:''' One point | #* '''Three letters:''' One point | ||
#* '''Four letters:''' Two points | #* '''Four letters:''' Two points | ||
