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Duplex

Symbols trigger Words

Find words according to parameters - for this you use 64 letter cards, which show one letter and a symbol, and also 8 symbol cards that show two symbols, as well as 38 category cards showing either a category or the instruction “Alle spielen”, that is “all play”. Aim of the game is to win as many cards as possible by winning word duels. For this you must for a word corresponding to the category using letters on display, but only if a certain constellation of symbols is visible.

Two stacks of cards are prepared according to the rules, one category and one symbol card are laid out open-faced. In turn each player draws one card from the stacks: Letter cards laid out in front of players, newest one always on top of the others. Category and symbol cards are placed on the stacks in the middle. When letters in front of two players show two identical symbols or the symbols depicted on the top symbol card in the middle, there is a duel between those two players: Whoever names a word first that comprises five letters and fits the current category on display and contains the two letters involved anywhere in the word, wins the duel and gets the top card of his opponent’s stack of letters. When the card “all play” is drawn you name a word containing all letters on display, as fast as as possible. When the draw piles are empty, you win with most cards won.

A multiple challenge - look closely, react fast and think quickly - a big vocabulary can be very helpful, and in any case you can extend in with this game very easily and attractively. A small titbit for friends of games featuring association and word finding.

Players: 3-6

Age: 10+

Time: 30+

Designer: Andrew Innes

Artist: not named

Price: ca. 10 Euro

Publisher: Piatnik 2014

Web: www.piatnik.com

Genre: Word forming, reaction

Users: For families

Version: multi

Rules: cz de fr hu it sk

In-game text: no

Comments:

Double challenge on vocabulary and fast observations and reaction

Simple rules

Good vocabulary practice

Compares to:

Word-forming games with multiple parameters

Other editions:

Currently none

Chance (pink): 1

Tactic (turquoise): 0

Strategy (blue): 0

Creativity (dark blue): 2

Knowledge (yellow): 3

Memory (orange): 0

Communication (red): 0

Interaction (brown): 0

Dexterity (green): 2

Action (dark green): 0