Syzygy (1997)

About this game

Syzygy is a real-time crossword-puzzle building game. Each player starts with a number of tiles, and attempts to build them into a network of words. The first player to use all his/her tiles calls 'Draw' and everyone must draw an additional tile. Repeat until all tiles (> 300) are used. Crosswords can be rearranged as needed until the game ends. Winner is person with fewest unused tiles.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 1 to 12. It has a designed solo mode.
• Rules load. At 1.4/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 9 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.