Unspeakable Words Deluxe Edition (Kickstarter Special)

Board Game Geek Rating: 5.62. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 6.45. Players: 2 to 8. Published in 2017. This is the Kickstarter Deluxe Edition of the Unspeakable Words Board Game. It comes with the 'K is for Exploding Kithulus' Promo Card and includes all met stretch - goals. Note: paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless otherwise stated. Unspeakable Words, a thrilling Call of Cthulhu Word Game crafted by James Ernest and Mike Selinker, lets you and your opponents form words from letter cards. Each letter has points based on the number of angles (where the hounds of Tindalos lurk!). Try for the highest - scoring word, but test its strength against a 20 - sided die roll. Roll equal to or higher than the word's value to stay safe; roll less, and you lose a Cthulhu pawn representing your sanity. Each letter features a horrifying H.P. Lovecraft character, adding dark whimsy. Since its 2007 release, Unspeakable Words has won great reviews. It was Games Magazine’s Word Game of the Year and the Best Party Board Game at BoardGameGeek’s Golden Geek Awards. The 2008 second edition had purple pawns. You can add a second deck and pawn set for more players. With this Kickstarter, you can upgrade the game with special multi - colored pawns (five each of eight colors for up to eight players), a dice/pawn bag, and extra cards. The Deluxe Edition boasts artwork by famed artist John Kovalic. Hit the stretch goals, and more amazing features will be added. Buy the Unspeakable Words Deluxe Edition online at TheGameSteward. A good portion of your spend will back new Kickstarter games. Contact The Game Steward for purchase questions or game advice.

To play Unspeakable Words, start by dealing letter cards to each player. Try to form words from the cards in your hand. Each letter's point value is based on the number of angles. When you think you have a high - scoring word, roll the 20 - sided die. If the roll is equal to or higher than your word's value, you're good. If it's less, you lose a Cthulhu pawn representing your sanity. Note that the paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated. Keep the game in a dry place to prevent damage to the cards and pawns. If the cards get dirty, you can gently wipe them with a soft, dry cloth. The multi - colored pawns and dice/pawn bag add to the fun, so handle them with care. Enjoy this unique word game with your friends and family!