Palabra

Published 1990

From the back of the box: THE GAME IN A NUTSHELL Cards with color-coded letters create crafty new ways to score. Make words from cards of mixed colors From cards all the same color (scores double) With "straights" of three or more consecutive letters With starred cards that double or triple the value of words With "flushes" (five or more cards all the same color, no word necessary) By "building" on words played by opponents In other shrewd and wily ways Get help from three wild cards that can be substituted for any letter or any color Zap your opponent's big score with point-canceling "killer-card" (Joker) Game ends when all cards are used. Highest total score wins.

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Mechanics

Set Collection

Categories

Card Game Word Game

Designers

Jim Kondrick

Publishers

Inc. Kondrick Palabra Enterprises
Palabra

Game Info

Players
2-6 Players
Time
30 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.0/5
Year
1990
BGG Rating
6.21
BGG Rank
#13256
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Palabra supports 2 to 6 players.
A typical game of Palabra takes about 30 minutes.
Palabra has a complexity rating of 2.00/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Palabra is 12+.
Palabra has a rating of 6.21/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 186 ratings. It is ranked #13256 overall.
Palabra was designed by Jim Kondrick. It was published in 1990.