Option (1982)

About this game

Option is a Scrabble-like game where players form words crossword-style to score points. The twist is that instead of tiles the players use prisms that have letters on two sides in two different colors (bonus points are scored for making a word with all one color). Players can also flip letters already on the board in order to make new words.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 2.0/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 8 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.