Zip-It (2010)

About this game

From the makers of Bananagrams, Zip-It is a two-player word game using dice. In a round, the players each take at random half of the 24 dice, then simultaneously assemble their dice into a crossword-style grid using any side of each die that they have. The first to do so says "zip!" and, if his words are valid, he scores a point on the self-scoring zippered pouch. The first player to reach ten points wins.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 1.3/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 7 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.