Jarnac (1977)

About this game

Players form words on their gameboard, extending and rearranging existing words whenever possible using the available letter tiles. If a player overlooks an anagram they could have made on their turn, their opponent can call them out and steal the word. The game ends when one player has formed a word on each of the 8 available lines. The game can be played head to head or in teams.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.2/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 7 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.