17.2.11 Word Scramble
Word scramble is a game played most often by Ruairidh, the Herald of Riddlery. It is a simple game where the game master gives you a scrambled up word, and then you have to unscramble the word to score points. I. To start ----------- First, find the game master! Before the game begins, there will be a quick reminder of the rules and scoring, as well as an indication of how many rounds the game will last. There is nothing to join - all you have to do is be there to participate! II. Playing ----------- A round will begin with the game master stating the round number, followed shortly by the scrambled word. You then have ten seconds to figure out what the word is supposed to be unscrambled. Once you have guessed the word, send it in a TELL to the game master. It is very important that you spell the answer correctly on your first guess, you don't get another shot! It is also important that you do not say the answer out loud. This will usually get you disqualified or worse. You will be notified if your answer is correct. Otherwise you will receive silence, as the game master must sort through all of the answers received to determine who was correct. III. Scoring ------------ You receive 4 points for each second remaining until time is up. For instance, if you answer six and a half seconds after the scrambled word was given, that leaves three and a half seconds left, giving you 14 points. If you are the first person to provide the correct answer, you receive a 10 point bonus! Obviously, if you are incorrect or fail to answer, you receive nothing for the round. At the end of the game, the total scores will be tallied, and the person with the highest score wins! In the event of a tie, there will be a one word playoff where the first to answer correctly wins. IV. Restrictions ---------------- Occasionally, a word scramble will be restricted to certain people or organisations. If this is the case, you will be informed by the game master before the game begins as to who is allowed to play. This is usually the case for challenges where one person or group plays against another.