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Similar to other word games such as
Scrabble, Boggle and Bookworm; the object of the game is to create valid
words from a randomised selection of letter tiles arranged in a 13x9
matrix. Each word scores points according to the letters used therein
(sum of all letters) multiplied by total number of letters in the word.
points from all words entered are accumulated. Hence the word LAVA would
score (5+1+4+1)x4=44. The hierarchy of letters is similar to that of
Scrabble; Q and Z are the highest-scoring tiles (each 10) followed by X
and J (each 8) and so on, the most notable variance is that here L is
worth five as opposed to just one in Scrabble. The player starts with
two minutes to find as many words as he can; if he manages to use Q, Z,
X, or J in any word he is awarded a further 10 seconds. After each
successful entry the letters used are discarded with the matrix
replacing those letters used with surrounding tiles from above and to
the left, a void is thus formed to the top left of the game screen.
There is an additional 500 point bonus awarded for clearing the grids
with allowable words. With an adequate vocabulary and good game strategy
this goal is possible to achieve.
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Word Up
came neatly packaged in a standard game box (like monopoly). It contains
a sturdy playing board (34 X 34 cm.), a series of graded questions
sheets with answers, 6 question sheet holders, 20 'Word Up' cards, 6
player markers, 80 scoring tokens, 2 dice and the rules of play. There
are three editions of the game, depending on the level of the players:
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