Word game later in life. Popular word-based game shows have been a part of television and radio throughout broadcast history, including Spelling Bee (the first televised game show) and Wheel of Fortune (the longest-running syndicated game show in the United States). In a letter arrangement game, the goal is to form words out of given letters. These games generally test vocabulary skills as well as lateral thinking skills. Some examples of letter arrangement games include Scrabble, Upwords, Bananagrams, "Countdown", and Paperback. In a paper and pencil game, players write their own words, often under specific constraints. For example, a crossword requires players
Play On Words (game) Play On Words (game) Play on Words is a word card game, in which players build words from 8 stacks of cards which show available letters. Players earn points by building words from the stacks or stealing opponents' words. Words can be captured if they are added to or rearranged to make a new word. Play on Words was released by David James Games in 2014. Play on Words received a Parents' Choice Silver Honor Award in Fall of 2015. Play on Words can be played by 2 to 4 players (or up to 6 players in teams of 2.)