Unspeakable Words
2007 · BGG
Avg rating
6.22
Bayes rating
5.80
Weight
1.32 (Light)
Players
2-6
Playtime
30 min
Ratings count
1,621
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Description
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.
Mechanics
Dice Rolling Hand Management Player Elimination Push Your Luck Spelling
Themes
Horror Theme Cthulhu Mythos
Publishers
Designers
James Ernest Mike Selinker