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How to score
A horizontal straight continuous line word score 1 point for each letter in the word.
Vertical straight continuous line words scores 1 point for each letter in the word * 2 (Double word).
Diagonal straight continuous line words scores 1 point for each letter in the word * 3 (Triple word).
Find a new word where there are already other words, if it is the player’s turn to play, include all the
normal options.
Blank and smiley beads have a score of zero, if placed on the board.
Score a bonus
If a player place all eight of their word beads in a single turn on the board, the player scores a eight point
bonus for the turn. The bonus is added after the normal word score.
Disputes
A word may be challenged before the word is scored and before the next turn start. If the challenge or
dispute were successfully, the player has to remove the word and lose a turn.
The game ends
If a player has used all of their word beads and there are no more beads to draw.
If all the players pass twice in succession.
Every player’s score is penalized by number of their unused beads. Subtract one point for each bead left
including blank or smiley beads.
3-D words is formed in straight continuous lines, players may form more complex word shapes closed or
open geometrical structures, by playing the advance rules.