Word Wave Game Rules

Welcome to the Word Wave game! I’m here to tell you all about the rules so you can dive right in. First, let’s talk about how the game is played.

In Word Wave, I’ll give you a word and you have to come up with another word that starts with the last letter of my word. For example, if I say “apple,” you could say “elephant” because it starts with an “e.” Pretty cool, right?

But there’s a catch. You can’t use the same word twice, and you can’t use proper nouns like names or places. Oh, and we’re playing against the clock, so you’ll need to think fast.

To make things even more interesting, each new word you come up with gets added to our word list. So as the game goes on, you’ll have even more words to choose from.

Now that you know how to play, let’s dive into the rules:

1. Start with the word I give you, and come up with a new word that starts with the last letter of my word.

Example: If I say “cat,” you could say “turtle.”

2. You can’t use the same word twice. Once a word has been used, it’s off-limits for the rest of the game.

Example: If someone else says “elephant,” you can’t use that word again.

3. No proper nouns allowed. This means no names, places, or anything that isn’t a regular word.

Example: You can’t use “Paris” or “John” as your word.

4. Think fast! We’re playing against the clock, so you’ll have a limited amount of time to come up with each new word.

5. Every word you come up with gets added to the word list, so as the game goes on, you’ll have more options to choose from.

And that’s it! Now that you know the rules, let’s jump in and start playing. Have fun, and may the best word wizard win!

Welcome to Word Wave! It’s the super exciting word game where you have to come up with words as quickly as the Word Wave throws letters at you.

You gotta be quick on your feet and think fast to grab letter tiles and create words. But watch out! You can also steal other players’ words by adding more letters to them. So get ready to spell at lightning speed and hold on tight for the next wave of words!

Components

• Word Wave Electronic Game Unit
• 80 Letter Tiles
• Instruction Sheet

Object of the Game

Score the most points by creating words using the letter tiles that pour out of the Word Wave.

Video Tutorial

Game Play

1. Choose Your Game Mode

Select your desired game mode by sliding the Game Mode switch. After five seconds, the letter tiles will start sliding out of the Word Wave onto the table.

Game Mode Options

The Word Wave has three different game modes:

• Ripple – Slow Game, best for 2 players
• Wave – Medium Game, best for 3-4 players
• Tidal Wave – Fast Game, best for 5-6 players

2. Spot and Grab Words

In Word Wave, everyone plays together without taking turns. You have to be quick and sharp to spot and grab words as they appear.

Stay focused as the letters pour out. If you see a word, shout it out and grab the tiles that spell it.

For example, if you spot the letters C-A-T, you would say “Cat!” and place the three tiles in front of you to spell the word.

Rules for Creating Words:

• All words must be at least 3 letters long.
• You must display the word you spell in front so that everyone can see it.
• No names allowed.
• Avoid slang words (unless you all agree beforehand).
• You can add more letters to your own words.
• If two players spot the same word simultaneously, the longest word takes the win.

3. Stealing Words

Hey there! Did you know that in this game, you can steal words from other players? Yep, it’s true! All you have to do is add letters to their words. For example, if someone has the word “CAT,” you can steal it by adding an “H” to make it “CHAT.” And guess what? Another player can steal your “CHAT” by adding an “S,” a “C,” and an “R” to make it “SCRATCH.” Cool, right?

Here are the rules for stealing words:

• You can steal a word at any time during play.
• Add as many letters as you want, but make sure to use all the letters of the word you’re swiping.
• You have to change the meaning of the word. You can’t just add an “s.”
• The word you create must be longer than the original word. You can combine complete words to make a new word. And guess what? The original words can be from different players!

Playing in Rounds

Playing a game of Word Wave usually takes less than ten minutes. If you want a more competitive experience, it’s best to play multiple rounds.

After each round, write down the scores of all the players. The first person to reach 100 points wins the game.

End of the Game

Continue playing until the final wave of letters has disappeared from the Word Wave. Once the last letter has been launched, the Word Wave will continue for another 60 seconds before turning off.

Throughout the game, use the letters on the table and your opponents’ words to create new words. When the Word Wave turns off, that’s when the game ends and it’s time to tally up the scores!

Scoring in the game works as follows:

• You earn 1 point for words that are only three letters long.
• For every letter beyond the first three, you earn an additional 1 point.

The player with the highest total score wins.