Word Relay Version 3 Rules

Word Relay

Game Overview

“Word Relay” is a team-based or single-player team word association game where players take turns saying words related to a specific category. The goal is to keep the relay going without repeating words or taking too long to respond.

Number of Players ️ 

• 4 or more (can be played with larger groups)

Setup

1. Divide into Teams(if needed) : Split players into two or more teams. Each team should have at least two players.
2. Category Cards : Prepare a set of category cards with various themes, such as animals , food , movies , or countries . Shuffle the cards and place them face down in a pile. (you have 5 minutes to make your cards )
3. Choose a Category : The first team draws a category card to determine the theme for the round.
4. Decide the Time Master : Before the game begins choose who the time master will be, controlling the timer as well as challenges. (if in a group setting with an odd number of people one will become the time master)

Rules

1. Starting Player : Teams decide who will go first. The first player from Team A starts by saying a word related to the chosen category.
2. Relay Turn : The next player from Team B must respond within 8 seconds with a word that relates to the last word said. This continues back and forth between teams.
3. No Repeats : Players cannot repeat any word that has already been said in the current round.
4. Time Limit : If a player takes longer than 8 seconds to respond (monitored by the time master), their team loses a point.
5. Challenge Rule : If a player believes that another player has said a word that doesn’t fit the category, they can challenge it (pausing the game and having the time master looking up if the word fits said category) . If the challenge is successful (determined by a vote or consensus), the challenged player’s team loses a point. If the challenge fails, the challenging team loses a point.
6. Winning the Round  : The round continues until one team either fails to respond in time or repeats a word. The last team to give a word earns a point.

Here’s a comprehensive point system for both groups and individuals:

Points System

Group Points:

1. Winning a Round : 1 point for the team that successfully gets the other team to fail to respond or repeat a word.
2. Challenges :
   • Successful Challenge: +1 point to the challenging team.
   • Failed Challenge: -1 point from the challenged team.
3. Correct Answers : Each correct answer gives the team 1 point.

Individual Points:

1. Correct Answers : Each individual player earns 1 point for each correct answer they provide.
2. Speed Responses : If an individual responds in under 3 seconds, they earn 1 bonus point for themselves.

This way, both group dynamics and individual contributions are rewarded!

1. Losing Points :
   • If a player takes longer than 8 seconds , their team loses 2 point.(womp womp)
   • If a team repeats a word, they also lose 5 point. (double womp womp)
2. Tracking Points : Keep a visible tally for each team to enhance competitiveness.

Winning the Game

• Play until one team reaches a predetermined score of 25 points or play for a set duration (e.g., 15 minutes) and see which team has the most points at the end.

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Enjoy playing “Word Relay”