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Ghost

A word-building game where players add letters trying not to complete a word. If you finish a word or can't continue, you get a letter toward G-H-O-S-T.

Popularity
#52
2 players
10-20 minutes
Easy

What You'll Need

📦 None (or dictionary for disputes)

About This Game

A word-building game where players add letters trying not to complete a word. If you finish a word or can't continue, you get a letter toward G-H-O-S-T.

How to Play

  1. Players alternate saying one letter
  2. Letters must build toward a valid word
  3. Goal: avoid completing a word (4+ letters)
  4. You lose the round if:
  • You complete a word of 4+ letters
  • You add a letter that can't lead to a valid word (if challenged)
  1. Challenge: if you think opponent's letter doesn't lead to a word, challenge
  2. If challenged player names a valid word, challenger loses round
  3. Loser gets a letter: G, then H, O, S, T
  4. Spelling G-H-O-S-T = eliminated
  5. Last player standing wins
  6. Variants: Super Ghost (letters can be added to front or back)

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Added about 1 month ago • Updated 28 days ago
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