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How to Play Hand-Held Boggle

Boggle is a game similar to Scrabble in which players must form words from chains of letters within a time limit. In this game of words, it helps to have an extensive vocabulary--or a good dictionary and the ability to read rapidly. The game can be played by two to six players and is recommended for age 8 and above.

Things You'll Need

Boggle Game Tray and Letter Cubes
Timing Device
Paper and Pens

Instructions

- 1
  Drop the letter cubes into the dome of the game. Place the yellow cube tray over the dome, with the grid side down. Turn the dome right-side up and shake the cubes until each cube falls into place in the grid. Start the timer as the dome is removed from the grid.
- 2
  Find words from the assortment of letters. Letters may form words, horizontally, vertically, diagonally, to the left, right, up or down. They must be in the proper sequence to form a word. Players have three minutes to form and write down as many words as possible.
- 3
  Read out your words and calculate the score. Three- and four-letter words score one point, five-letter words score two points, six-letter words three points, seven-letter words five points and eight-letter words and above are worth 11 points. Any word that appears on more than one player's list must be crossed off all lists.
- 4
  Win the game by being the first player to reach a predetermined number of points.

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