Board Game Geek Rating: 5.83. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 7.37. This is the Kickstarter Criminal Mastermind Edition of the Word Domination board game. It's for 2 to 4 players and was published in 2017. It includes one copy of Word Domination and all Kickstarter stretch goals. Note that paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise.
In Word Domination, word building meets area control. You play as one of eight sneaky super villains, racing to steal the world's precious artifacts before your rivals. Each turn, spell words with the available board letters to claim artifacts. Later, try to steal letters for your exclusive use. Smart players choose letters carefully as adjacent ones are more valuable at the end. Winning isn't just about big vocabularies; strategic board use gives you an edge.
Players must balance expanding territory by spelling long words and stealing specific artifacts. You also need to stop opponents from taking over large board areas. Don't overlook hard - to - use letters with unique and powerful effects that can change the game.
Word lovers can create huge words on an open board, while strategists can control the board, block opponents, and expand territory with targeted letter moves.
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How to play: First, gather 2 to 4 players. Each player becomes one of the eight super villains. At the start of your turn, look at the letters on the board and spell a word. This helps you claim the priceless artifacts in that area. On later turns, try to steal letters from other players for your own use. Remember, adjacent letters are more valuable at the end of the game.
Things to note: Paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless it's specifically said. Try to balance between making long words to expand your territory and stealing important artifacts. Keep an eye on your opponents so they don't take over large parts of the board. Also, don't ignore those hard - to - use letters as they can really change the game.
Maintenance advice: Keep the game in a dry place to prevent the cards and board from getting damaged. After each use, put all the pieces back in the box neatly so you don't lose anything.
