Phlounder (1962)

About this game

Dice are rolled to determine the type of word (noun or verb) and length. All players start pulling letters off the board by sliding them along various tracks to an exit point, and discarding letters at entrance points. Alternatively, players can play without the board, just picking tiles. The first player who come up with a word rings the bell. Scoring ensues. The person with the highest score after 11 rounds, wins. Part of the 3M Bookshelf Series.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 6.
• Rules load. At 1.2/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 8 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.