2 Games in 1 Box!
Play the “Marie’s Wordsmith”
game!
Rules:
Play the “Picture Words” game!
Rules:
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• Place any number of cards from the box of 550
face-up on the table
• The object of the game is to discern (or guess) the
definition of the word using only its picture
• The group determines whether the player gives
the correct definition of the word or its synonyms
based on the text side of the card
• If the player is correct, he or she keeps the card,
which is worth one point
• If the player is wrong, the group reads aloud the
entire text side of the card and places the card face
down (text side up) on the table
• When only text side cards remain on the table, flip
all cards face-up and continue playing until no
cards are left
• The player with the most cards at the end of the
game is determined the winner
• Variations of the game can be played where bonus
points are given for correct antonyms, contextual
usage of the word in a sentence, or correct
pronunciation.
• Take turns as the “Wordsmith”
• The Wordsmith pulls a card randomly from the
box of 550, shows the card to all players, and then
reads aloud the pronunciation, part of speech, and
definition provided on the text side
• Each player then writes a sentence using the word
in its proper context on a slip of paper and gives
the paper to the Wordsmith
• The Wordsmith copies the sentence from the back
of the card on his or her own piece of paper and
mixes it with the players’ sentences
• Once all sentences are submitted, the Wordsmith
reads each sentence aloud
• You earn one point by correctly choosing the
Marie’s Words sentence, and one point for each
player who chooses your sentence
• A player cannot earn points while acting as the
Wordsmith
• The player with the most points at the end of the
game is declared the Marie’s Wordsmith!
• Tip: Sometimes it is more beneficial to pick your
own sentence to fool others even though you
don’t get a point