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Alphabuzzle
The quick-thinking word game to bamboozle your brain
Brief Description
Write down as many words as you can in 45 seconds to win the game. Sounds easy? Watch out, the rules are always changing... A word game to keep you on your toes with rules that change every round for mind-bending, fast-paced, and entertaining gameplay. Endlessly...
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Description
Write down as many words as you can in 45 seconds to win the game. Sounds easy? Watch out, the rules are always changing... A word game to keep you on your toes with rules that change every round for mind-bending, fast-paced, and entertaining gameplay.
Endlessly Replayable: No two games are the same, choose a new rule card and new letter tiles each round!
Quick to Learn: Simply pick a rule card and letter tiles and start playing!
Suitable for All: Change up the rules to make the game easier or harder for all ages and abilities.
Perfect Group Game: For 2+ players, play with the whole family or take out and about to play with friends.
Laurence King has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over 30 years, with playful and eye-catching games, gifts, and books.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781399628716
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Cards
Date Published: 24 July 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Laurence King Publishing
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 36.0mm
Width: 99.0mm
Height: 137.0mm
Weight: 287g
About the Author
Dr Marie Crook is a writer, educator, and award-winning producer. Since completing her PhD in English Literature, she's spent over 20 years writing and producing audio, video, digital and interactive content for Penguin and the BBC. As a poet and writer of creative non-fiction, she is passionate about sharing her love of the written word and has led writing workshops across the UK.
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