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Unspeakable Words (2007)

2–6 players · 30 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.2 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
30 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
6.2/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 10+ who like card game games — light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About Unspeakable Words

Decode the ancient secrets of R'lyeh by forming words with the letters you find in this sanity-sapping letter game. The more angles that appear in the words, the greater their mystical value, but beware! For each word that is created, you must roll a sanity check against its value to see if the word's power drives you mad! Cthulhu Mythos themed. Awards: Games Magazine's 2007 Word Game of the Year.

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Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Player Elimination, Push Your Luck · Designer: James Ernest, Mike Selinker

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Unspeakable Words FAQ

How many players is Unspeakable Words?
Unspeakable Words plays with 2–6 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Unspeakable Words take to play?
A game of Unspeakable Words takes 30 min, at light complexity (1.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Unspeakable Words any good?
Unspeakable Words rates 6.2/10 from 1,489 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / horror game built around dice rolling, hand management, player elimination.