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Letter GO!
2018
Rules assistance for Letter GO!
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- 3–6 players
- 15 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.5/5
Rules assistant for Letter GO!
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Letter GO! is a board game released in 2018 for 3–6 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Marcus Ross and Cara Ryan.
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About the game
Each round, players write words on their whiteboards using the available letter cards, but they score points only for the cards they are able to claim before their opponents — and words score only if the player follows the ever-changing rules. The player who scores the most points at the end of five rounds wins. —description from the publisher
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Publishers
- WizKids (I)
- Water Bear Games
Questions and answers
Letter GO! supports 3–6 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 Letter GO! is 15 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.
The catalogue lists Letter GO! for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Letter GO! has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Letter GO! belongs to these categories: Card Game, Word Game, and Party Game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Letter GO! and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Letter GO! are: Marcus Ross and Cara Ryan. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Letter GO! 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.