Introduction
Have you ever wanted to test your wordplay skills while having a blast with your friends or family? Look no further than the “Can You Roll Doubles” game! This exciting and fast-paced game will challenge your creativity and quick thinking. In this article, we will walk you through the game’s components, setup, gameplay, and strategies. Get ready to roll the dice and show off your linguistic prowess!
Components
To start off, let’s take a look at the game’s components. The “Can You Roll Doubles” game comes with the following items:
- 2 Game Boards
- 6 Category Sheets
- 1 Spinner
- Pad of 50 Score Sheets
- 4 Dice
- 8 Markers
Setup
Now that you have familiarized yourself with the components, let’s move on to the setup. Follow these steps to set up the game:
Each player should be given a marker of a different color. This will help keep score at the end of the game.
Gently tear off a Write-In sheet from the pad.
Select one of the six Category Sheets and place it over the blank Write-In sheet.
Take the stacked Category Sheet and Write-In Sheet, ensuring that the Category Sheet is on top and the Write-In Sheet is at the bottom. Slide both sheets into the open slot at the top of the Game Board. If you are playing with five or more people, use two Game Boards. We will discuss this in more detail in the “Player Number” section.
Give one person the Game Board, and hand the player to their left two dice.
Spin the Letter Spinner to determine which letter will be used for that game. Write the chosen letter on the top left corner of the Game Board (refer to the image). All words written on that sheet must start with the selected letter.
Game Play
With the setup complete, it’s time to dive into the gameplay! Follow these steps to play the “Can You Roll Doubles” game:
- Once the letter has been written on the board(s), initiate a countdown: 3…2…1…GO! The game has officially begun!
Steals
When a player rolls doubles, they have the opportunity to immediately grab the game board away from the player who is writing, even if the latter has not finished writing their word.
Incomplete words do not count and can be stolen by another player if they finish writing the incomplete word.
Player Number
If you are playing with five or more players, we recommend using two Game Boards and four dice. Each Game Board should have a different letter written on the top left corner of its respective Write-In Sheet.
Ensure that both Game Boards and the two sets of dice are positioned as far away from each other as possible at the beginning of the game. The same gameplay applies, except now there are two boards and two dice sets in play simultaneously.
Utilize the provided Score Sheets to keep track of scores when playing with larger groups.
Double Trouble
When playing with two Game Boards, there is a possibility that one Game Board will be passed from player to player faster than the other.
If a player ends up with one set of dice and the second Game Board, this situation is called “Double Trouble.”
In “Double Trouble” scenarios, the player can choose whether to roll the dice or continue filling out the Game Board. The choice lies in their hands!
Repeat Words
- A player is not allowed to use the same word for multiple categories on the same board. However, the same word may be used for multiple categories if another player uses it and it happens to be a valid answer.
End of the Game
The game concludes when all the categories on the Category Sheet have been filled out. At this point, it’s time for some laughter and score counting! Have one player read out the answers written by each player while others enjoy the hilarious responses. Count the answers written by each player using the marker colors to identify who wrote which words. Finally, use the score card to tally up the scores.
The player with the most correctly filled out categories emerges as the ultimate winner of the “Can You Roll Doubles” game!
We hope this guide has provided you with a clear understanding of the game rules and strategies. Now, gather your friends and get ready for an unforgettable wordplay experience. Have fun rolling doubles and showcasing your linguistic prowess!
