Anyone who enjoys a game of Scrabble will be delighted with the latest game from Gibsons: Word for Word. Aimed anyone over eight,the game was a great success with seven year old Toby. He soon got the idea of changing words with one letter or more and I think it's an excellent way of helping children broaden their vocabulary and think laterally.The game contains 99 wooden tiles, a cloth bag, sand timer and rules. Word for Word is a game which can be played with two to six players. I imagine Word for Word could become quite addictive and great fun for families and groups of friends. Don't think adults will necessarily win – it's amazing how your mind can go blank when faced with the 30 second rule! Each letter tile has a value from A=9 to Z=1 and the object of the game is to reach and agreed target.
The rules are set out very clearly and it's suggested that younger players are given 60 seconds to make their word.
My only criticsm of Word for Word is that the letter values are not marked on the tiles so you have to keep refering to the rules.
PWT rating: ♥♥♥♥♥
Gibsons Word for Word Family Game
is available from Amazon.