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Oh My Word
2025
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- 2–6 players
- 15 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 2 players
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Oh My Word is a board game released in 2025 for 2–6 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Jack Lawson and Andrew Lawson.
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About the game
Oh My Word is a real-time, word-based party game that features a constantly changing playing field, a random timer, and unusual categories. Each round starts with someone pulling a random letter from a bag, choosing a category among those visible on the table, then giving a word or term starting with the drawn letter that fits the category. Once you cover the category, the next player goes, doing the same thing with the same letter and a different category. While you're all doing this, a random timer is counting down, and the player taking their turn when the timer expires receives a "bad luck" token. Try not to end up with the most tokens!
Questions and answers
Oh My Word supports 2–6 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 Oh My Word 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 Oh My Word for ages 10 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.
Oh My Word has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Oh My Word belongs to these categories: Word 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 Oh My Word and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Oh My Word are: Jack Lawson and Andrew Lawson. 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 Oh My Word 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.