Word Game

Abstract

The present invention is a method of playing a word game involving acronyms. The game involves a group of players where each creates phrases that are consistent with letters selected to form an acronym. In one embodiment of the present invention, a dealer rolls a die numbered 2-7 to determine the number of letters selected. The dealer then selects letter tiles at random and places the selected letters in an order. The dealer then selects a subject card, which states the subject on which the players must base their phrase. The players then create phrases consistent with the acronym in the order of the letters. Players write down their phrases and hand them to the dealer. The dealer reads the phrases aloud. Points are awarded based on the best phrase, as chosen by the dealer. The first player to reach an established number of points is declared the winner.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method of playing a game, comprising:
 a) selecting a plurality of letters for a group of players;   b) selecting a dealer from said group of players;   c) rolling a die numbered with integers to obtain a single intenger having a minimum value of two to correspond to a minimum number of letters required to form an acronym;   d) selecting an amount of letters equal to the value of said integer;   e) arranging by the dealer of said letters to form an acronym;   f) selecting a subject by having said dealer select from a set of subject cards and conveying said subject to said group of players;   g) creating a phrase or phrases consistent with said acronym by said players;   h) said players submitting said phrase to the dealer;   i) the dealer choosing a best phrase;   j) awarding and recording an established number of points to the player who created the best phrase;   k) totaling and recording accumulated points for each player; and   l) repeating steps (a) through (i) until any player reaches or exceeds an established total number of points for winning the game.   
     
     
         2 - 20 . (canceled) 
     
     
         21 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising creating the phrase within a specific time frame. 
     
     
         22 . The method of  claim 21  further comprising allowing a word not consistent with said acronym to be included in said phrase. 
     
     
         23 . A method of playing a game, comprising:
 a) selecting a dealer from a group of players;   b) rolling a die numbered with integers to obtain a single intenger having a minimum value of two to correspond to a minimum number of letters required to form an acronym;   c) selecting an amount of letters equal to the value of said integer;   d) arranging said letters, wherein said letters form an acronym;   e) selecting a subject from a set of subject cards by said dealer;   f) said players creating a phrase related to said subject, consistent with said acronym;   g) said players submitting said phrase to the dealer;   h) said players guessing which player is responsible for creating each phrase as read by the dealer;   i) awarding an established number of points to each player who guesses the creator of the phrase; and   j) totaling and recording the accumulated points for each player; and   k) repeating steps (a) through (j) until any player reaches or exceeds an established total number of points for winning the game.   
     
     
         24 . The method of  claim 23  further comprising creating the phrase within a specific time frame. 
     
     
         25 . The method of  claim 24  further comprising choosing by the dealer of the order in which to place the letters. 
     
     
         26 . The method of  claim 25  further comprising allowing a word not consistent with said acronym to be included in said phrase. 
     
     
         27 . A method of playing a game, comprising:
 a) selecting a dealer from a group of players;   b) randomly selecting an integer having a value greater than one from a set of a plurality of integers;   c) selecting an amount of letters equal to the value of said integer;   d) arranging said letters, wherein said letters form an acronym;   e) selecting a subject by said dealer;   f) said players creating a phrase or phrases related to said subject, consistent with said acronym;   g) players communicating as many of said phrase or phrases as they can create to the dealer;   h) awarding an established number of points for each phrase communicated to the dealer consistent with the acronym;   i) totaling and recording the accumulated points for each player; and   j) repeating steps (a) through (j) until any player reaches or exceeds an established total number of points for winning the game.   
     
     
         28 . The method of  claim 27  further comprising creating the phrase within a specific time frame. 
     
     
         29 . The method of  claim 28  further comprising choosing by the dealer of the order in which to place the letters. 
     
     
         30 . The method of  claim 29  further comprising roiling a die numbered with integers to obtain a single integer having a minimum value of two to correspond to a minimum number of letters required to form an acronym; 
     
     
         31 . The method of  claim 30  further comprising the dealer selecting the subject from a pre-existing source of subjects.