
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,024
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Boggle
- 1–8 players
- 10 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 1972

Rules assistance for Crossword
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Crossword is a board game released in 1978 for 1–10 players and 5 minutes per game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Spelling.
From the box: The roll and tumble criss-cross word game. A fascinating game to test your speed and skill as you try to make the highest scoring crossword before time runs out. The roll of the letter cubes brings a new challenge to each game. Fun to play alone or with others. Ages 8 and up
Crossword supports 1–10 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Crossword is 5 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
Crossword has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Crossword belongs to these categories: Word Game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Spelling. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Crossword as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.