How many players is What's My Word??

What's My Word? plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 10 and up.

How long does What's My Word? take to play?

A game of What's My Word? takes 45–60 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is What's My Word? any good?

What's My Word? rates 7.1/10 from 336 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a deduction / word game game built around paper-and-pencil.

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What's My Word? (1972)

2 players · 45–60 min · age 10+ · ★ 7.1 on BGG

Players: 2
Play time: 45–60 min
Age: 10+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 7.1/10

Best for 2 players aged 10+ who like deduction games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45–60 min.

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About What's My Word?

From the game box My Word! is a fascinating battle of wits for two people How My Word! is played You attempt to discover your opponent's Gamewords by using Guesswords with letters that not only appear in the Gameword, but that also fall in matching position. By the last turn of each round, if you are clever enough, you will be able to correctly name your opponent's Gameword and score a special bonus. You are the winner in My Word!

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Deduction Word Game

Mechanics: Paper-and-Pencil · Designer: Joli Quentin Kansil

Players: 2P

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What's My Word? FAQ

How many players is What's My Word??: What's My Word? plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 10 and up.
How long does What's My Word? take to play?: A game of What's My Word? takes 45–60 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is What's My Word? any good?: What's My Word? rates 7.1/10 from 336 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a deduction / word game game built around paper-and-pencil.