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Method of playing a word scramble game

  • US 5,586,765 A
  • Filed: 11/18/1994
  • Issued: 12/24/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/18/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of playing a word scramble game for two or more players comprising the steps of:

  • a) providing a plurality of cards forming a card set wherein each card has printed thereon a plurality of correctly spelled words opposite a scramble version of each such word;

    b) providing each player with paper and a writing instrument;

    c) providing a timing means;

    d) a die;

    e) starting a round by each player drawing a card from the card set and positioning the card such that the words on the card are not in clear view of the other players;

    f) providing a means for determining which player should be selected to choose and verbally present the scrambled letters to the other player or players;

    g) providing a means for presenting the scrambled letters to the other player or players;

    h) activating the timing means;

    i) each player as quickly as possible, writing on their own paper attempts to unscramble the given letters and form the correct word within the time period;

    j) a means for player recognition when the player has formed a word from the given scrambled letters;

    k) providing point values to the player who provides the correct word from the scramble letters within the time period;

    l) providing point values to the player who first provides a word formed from the given scrambled letters and such word is not the same word provided from the given card selection;

    m) providing point values to the player who presented the scramble letters to the other player or players and which no player provided a correct unscramble version of the word;

    n) repeating steps g through l until a player wins by reaching a predetermined number of total points.

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