
- BGG rank
- BGG #116
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Decrypto
- 3–8 players
- 15–45 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2018

1991
Rules assistance for Quickword: The Ultimate Word Game
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Quickword: The Ultimate Word Game is a board game released in 1991 for 2–12 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by S. E. McDonald and H. E. McDonald.
Quickword is a fast-paced board game involving a unique combination of word skills, logic, general knowledge and strategy. Players participate in every round to come up with as many words as possible in only 90 seconds. Players make word lists according to categories, letters and clues. Four color categories provide lots of exciting challenges. Race against the timer and outsmart other players. Each time you win a round, check off a colored box on the score pad. The first player to complete all color categories wins the game.
Quickword: The Ultimate Word Game supports 2–12 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 Quickword: The Ultimate Word Game is 60 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 Quickword: The Ultimate Word Game 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.
Quickword: The Ultimate Word Game has a complexity rating of 2.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Quickword: The Ultimate Word Game 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 Quickword: The Ultimate Word Game and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Quickword: The Ultimate Word Game are: S. E. McDonald and H. E. McDonald. 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 Quickword: The Ultimate Word Game 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.