Letter Target – Core Game

Objective

Guess a 5–7 letter secret word using memory, deduction, and reasoning.

Setup

• The Guide selects a word from the book (5–7 letters long).
• Each player has a whiteboard and marker.
• No notes or texts may be referenced during play.

How to Play

1. The Guide keeps the word hidden.
2. On your turn, write a guess (same number of letters).
3. The Guide marks the guess:
   • Box = correct letter in the correct place.
   • Underline = correct letter in the wrong place.
   • Slash = incorrect letter.
4. Players refine their guesses based on prior clues.
5. The game ends when the word is guessed or all attempts are used.

Attempts Allowed

• 5-letter word → 5 guesses
• 6-letter word → 6 guesses
• 7-letter word → 7 guesses

Hard Mode: Reduce attempts at higher levels:

• Level 3: -1 guess
• Level 5: -2 guesses

Boons (Earned in Epic Games)

Boons may be used once per player per game if earned in Epic sessions.