Best 11 Word Games You Must Try in 2024
11 Best Word-Based Board Games You Must Try
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11 Codenames
Codenames is awesome for people looking to test their word skills. Split into two teams, you’ll try to guess the words your spymaster hints at. It’s like charades but for your brain. We always end up with some hilarious guesses!
10 Decrypto
Decrypto is like Codenames but with a twist. Your team must decode the messages before the other team intercepts them. It’s a blast watching friends try to come up with clever hints!
9 Pictomania
Pictomania is like Scattergories but with a twist! You get to draw and guess words, which adds a fun, visual element. Perfect for family game nights.
8 Boggle
Boggle is a quick and fun word search game. Shake the cube and find as many words as you can before time runs out. It’s great for sharpening your brain in a short period!
7 Bananagrams
Bananagrams is like Scrabble but way faster. Dump the tiles, shout ‘Split’ and start forming your words. No need for a board, just quick thinking and fast fingers!
6 Scrabble
Scrabble is the gold standard for word games. Form words on the board to score points, and use those tricky letters like ‘Q’ and ‘Z’ for big bonuses. It’s nostalgic and competitive!
5 Just One
Just One is a cooperative word game where you give clues to help one player guess a word. It’s hilarious when people think the same and cancel out each other’s clues!
4 Word on the Street
Word on the Street is a tug-of-war word game. Teams try to claim letters by spelling out words. It’s fast-paced and makes you think on your feet, keeping everyone engaged.
3 Paperback
Paperback combines word creation with deck-building. You create words to buy more powerful letters. It’s a fresh take on word games that keeps things strategic and fun.
2 Trapwords
Trapwords is like Taboo on steroids. You describe a word without using specific ‘trap’ words set by the other team. It’s challenging and leads to some hilarious moments.
