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Aporifera: minor change according to the official rule book

2024-07-19T14:17:43Z

minor change according to the official rule book

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	===== Identical =====		===== Identical =====
	* Identical words. Example: '''Mouse''' and '''Mouse''' (or '''mouse''') are identical (usually done by game).		* Identical words. Example: '''Mouse''' and '''Mouse''' (or '''mouse''') are identical (usually done by game).
	* Words in the same ~~family. Example: '''Prince''' and '''Princess''' are considered to be identical~~. '''Japan''' and '''Japanese''' are considered identical.		* Words with the same base. '''Japan''' and '''Japanese''' are considered identical.
	* The same words in the singular and plural. Example: '''Horse''' and '''Horses''' are considered identical.		* The same words in the singular and plural. Example: '''Horse''' and '''Horses''' are considered identical.
	* The same words with spelling mistakes. Example: '''Rhythm''' and '''Rythem''' are considered identical.		* The same words with spelling mistakes. Example: '''Rhythm''' and '''Rythem''' are considered identical.
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	* The mystery word written differently. Example: '''Shirt''' → '''Shurt''' ''or'' '''Color → Colour'''		* The mystery word written differently. Example: '''Shirt''' → '''Shurt''' ''or'' '''Color → Colour'''
	* The mystery word written in a different language. Example: '''Green''' → '''Vert'''		* The mystery word written in a different language. Example: '''Green''' → '''Vert'''
			* A word in the same family as the mystery word. Example: '''Prince''' → '''Princess'''.
	* An invented word. Example: '''Cake''' → '''Swee’ting'''		* An invented word. Example: '''Cake''' → '''Swee’ting'''
	* Homophones (a word phonetically identical to the mystery word with a different meaning). Example: '''Weather''' → '''Whether'''		* Homophones (a word phonetically identical to the mystery word with a different meaning). Example: '''Weather''' → '''Whether'''

Snowcrash000 at 19:35, 20 October 2023

2023-10-20T19:35:56Z

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	* 5) The active player guesses the mystery word, or opts to pass.		* 5) The active player guesses the mystery word, or opts to pass.

	<nowiki>*</nowiki> With three players, ~~both cluing players offer~~ two clues.		<nowiki>*</nowiki> With three or four players, every player offers two clues.

	=== Clue Validity ===		=== Clue Validity ===

Thomas: Removed 3-player rule vairant "these clues should not be an extension of their other clue" from the offical Gameplay section and added a remark in the Interpretations section instead, because the official rules of the printed game do not have this rule.

2023-10-13T19:22:38Z

Removed 3-player rule vairant "these clues should not be an extension of their other clue" from the offical Gameplay section and added a remark in the Interpretations section instead, because the official rules of the printed game do not have this rule.

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	* 5) The active player guesses the mystery word, or opts to pass.		* 5) The active player guesses the mystery word, or opts to pass.

	<nowiki>*</nowiki> With three players, both cluing players offer two clues ~~- however, these clues should not be an extension of their other clue (as if playing two words as a single clue)~~.		<nowiki>*</nowiki> With three players, both cluing players offer two clues.

	=== Clue Validity ===		=== Clue Validity ===
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	*• The "family" of "words in the same family" is sometimes debatable. Words which share components may clash (e.g. in '''sandcastle''' and '''quicksand''' the '''sand''' component is significant enough that many players would consider it a clash) or may not (e.g. in '''unclear''' and '''uncertain''' the '''un-''' prefix is probably not enough to clash). Sometimes words which look extremely similar are actually derived from very different origins.		*• The "family" of "words in the same family" is sometimes debatable. Words which share components may clash (e.g. in '''sandcastle''' and '''quicksand''' the '''sand''' component is significant enough that many players would consider it a clash) or may not (e.g. in '''unclear''' and '''uncertain''' the '''un-''' prefix is probably not enough to clash). Sometimes words which look extremely similar are actually derived from very different origins.
	*• The rule that translations are invalid clues is a frequent source of disagreements, especially when players speak different languages. Some players consider that a word which is found in standard dictionaries of the language you're playing in can be considered not to be a translation. Others think that if the mystery word is '''hat''' then '''sombrero''' is not a valid clue, because it's the generic Spanish word for hat and this makes it irrelevant that it's been adopted into English to refer to a particular style of hat.		*• The rule that translations are invalid clues is a frequent source of disagreements, especially when players speak different languages. Some players consider that a word which is found in standard dictionaries of the language you're playing in can be considered not to be a translation. Others think that if the mystery word is '''hat''' then '''sombrero''' is not a valid clue, because it's the generic Spanish word for hat and this makes it irrelevant that it's been adopted into English to refer to a particular style of hat.

			The rules for 3 players do not make any specification whether or not the two clues may extend each other. However, some players prefer not to allow the usage of two words as a single clue, but that rule is not official and should be agreed upon beforehand.

	If you're not sure then it's possible to ask in the chat whether other people think that there's a clash, being careful not to give away the debatable word or words.		If you're not sure then it's possible to ask in the chat whether other people think that there's a clash, being careful not to give away the debatable word or words.

Kevan: /* Interpretations of the rules */ more wiki formatting bug workarounds

2023-07-21T12:47:42Z

Interpretations of the rules: more wiki formatting bug workarounds

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	Exact duplicates are removed automatically, but the player who will guess after the current guesser is responsible for striking out other invalid words.		Exact duplicates are removed automatically, but the player who will guess after the current guesser is responsible for striking out other invalid words.

	* You should never strike out a word just because you don't understand how it clues the mystery word or because you think it's an unhelpful clue.		*• You should never strike out a word just because you don't understand how it clues the mystery word or because you think it's an unhelpful clue.
	* The "family" of "words in the same family" is sometimes debatable. Words which share components may clash (e.g. in '''sandcastle''' and '''quicksand''' the '''sand''' component is significant enough that many players would consider it a clash) or may not (e.g. in '''unclear''' and '''uncertain''' the '''un-''' prefix is probably not enough to clash). Sometimes words which look extremely similar are actually derived from very different origins.		*• The "family" of "words in the same family" is sometimes debatable. Words which share components may clash (e.g. in '''sandcastle''' and '''quicksand''' the '''sand''' component is significant enough that many players would consider it a clash) or may not (e.g. in '''unclear''' and '''uncertain''' the '''un-''' prefix is probably not enough to clash). Sometimes words which look extremely similar are actually derived from very different origins.
	* The rule that translations are invalid clues is a frequent source of disagreements, especially when players speak different languages. Some players consider that a word which is found in standard dictionaries of the language you're playing in can be considered not to be a translation. Others think that if the mystery word is '''hat''' then '''sombrero''' is not a valid clue, because it's the generic Spanish word for hat and this makes it irrelevant that it's been adopted into English to refer to a particular style of hat.		*• The rule that translations are invalid clues is a frequent source of disagreements, especially when players speak different languages. Some players consider that a word which is found in standard dictionaries of the language you're playing in can be considered not to be a translation. Others think that if the mystery word is '''hat''' then '''sombrero''' is not a valid clue, because it's the generic Spanish word for hat and this makes it irrelevant that it's been adopted into English to refer to a particular style of hat.

	If you're not sure then it's possible to ask in the chat whether other people think that there's a clash, being careful not to give away the debatable word or words.		If you're not sure then it's possible to ask in the chat whether other people think that there's a clash, being careful not to give away the debatable word or words.

Kevan: /* Gameplay */ move turn-over rule into gameplay section, change double-numbered list to be bulleted for those reading on the wiki page, match up the header nesting

2023-07-21T12:46:51Z

Gameplay: move turn-over rule into gameplay section, change double-numbered list to be bulleted for those reading on the wiki page, match up the header nesting

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	==Gameplay==		==Gameplay==

	# 1) A mystery word is presented.		* 1) A mystery word is presented.
	# 2) Each player writes a '''single-word*''' clue on their board.		* 2) Each player writes a '''single-word*''' clue on their board.
	# 3) The game removes exact matches.		* 3) The game removes exact matches.
	# 4) One player reviews the remaining clues. Any identical and/or invalid are removed (see '''Eliminated Clues)'''.		* 4) One player reviews the remaining clues. Any identical and/or invalid are removed (see '''Eliminated Clues)'''. (If ''all'' clues have been removed, the turn is now over!)
	# 5) The active player guesses the mystery word, or opts to pass.		* 5) The active player guesses the mystery word, or opts to pass.
	<nowiki>*</nowiki> ~~'''Three Player variation:'''~~ With three players ~~the two~~ players ~~are allowed to~~ offer two clues - however these clues should not be an extension of their other clue (as if playing two words as a single clue).
			<nowiki>*</nowiki> With three players, both cluing players offer two clues - however, these clues should not be an extension of their other clue (as if playing two words as a single clue).

	=== Clue Validity ===		=== Clue Validity ===
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	* '''$''' is allowed to help someone guess '''America'''.		* '''$''' is allowed to help someone guess '''America'''.

	=== Eliminated Clues ===		==== Eliminated Clues ====

	==== Identical ====		===== Identical =====
	* Identical words. Example: '''Mouse''' and '''Mouse''' (or '''mouse''') are identical (usually done by game).		* Identical words. Example: '''Mouse''' and '''Mouse''' (or '''mouse''') are identical (usually done by game).
	* Words in the same family. Example: '''Prince''' and '''Princess''' are considered to be identical. '''Japan''' and '''Japanese''' are considered identical.		* Words in the same family. Example: '''Prince''' and '''Princess''' are considered to be identical. '''Japan''' and '''Japanese''' are considered identical.
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	* The same words with spelling mistakes. Example: '''Rhythm''' and '''Rythem''' are considered identical.		* The same words with spelling mistakes. Example: '''Rhythm''' and '''Rythem''' are considered identical.

	==== Invalid ====		===== Invalid =====
	* The mystery word written differently. Example: '''Shirt''' → '''Shurt''' ''or'' '''Color → Colour'''		* The mystery word written differently. Example: '''Shirt''' → '''Shurt''' ''or'' '''Color → Colour'''
	* The mystery word written in a different language. Example: '''Green''' → '''Vert'''		* The mystery word written in a different language. Example: '''Green''' → '''Vert'''
	* An invented word. Example: '''Cake''' → '''Swee’ting'''		* An invented word. Example: '''Cake''' → '''Swee’ting'''
	* Homophones (a word phonetically identical to the mystery word with a different meaning). Example: '''Weather''' → '''Whether'''		* Homophones (a word phonetically identical to the mystery word with a different meaning). Example: '''Weather''' → '''Whether'''

	~~'''Note: If all clues are Invalid Clues and have been removed, the turn is over.'''~~

	== Results ==		== Results ==

Tricuspa: Additional reformatting for better display on BGA

2023-07-20T15:16:08Z

Additional reformatting for better display on BGA

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	# 2) Each player writes a '''single-word*''' clue on their board.		# 2) Each player writes a '''single-word*''' clue on their board.
	# 3) The game removes exact matches.		# 3) The game removes exact matches.
	# 4) One player reviews the remaining clues. Any '''~~Invalid~~ Clues''' ~~(identical and/or incorrect) are removed~~.		# 4) One player reviews the remaining clues. Any identical and/or invalid are removed (see '''Eliminated Clues)'''.
	# 5) The active player guesses the mystery word, or opts to pass.		# 5) The active player guesses the mystery word, or opts to pass.
			<nowiki>*</nowiki> '''Three Player variation:''' With three players the two players are allowed to offer two clues - however these clues should not be an extension of their other clue (as if playing two words as a single clue).

	===== *Three Player variation =~~====~~		=== Clue Validity ===
	~~With three players the two players are allowed to offer two clues - however these clues should not be an extension of their other clue (as if playing two words as a single clue).~~

	=~~= Clue Validity ==~~		==== Acceptable Clues ====

	=== Acceptable Clues ===
	'''Names''' (proper nouns), '''numbers''', '''acronyms''', '''onomatopoeia''', and '''special characters''' are all valid clues.		'''Names''' (proper nouns), '''numbers''', '''acronyms''', '''onomatopoeia''', and '''special characters''' are all valid clues.

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	* '''$''' is allowed to help someone guess '''America'''.		* '''$''' is allowed to help someone guess '''America'''.

	===~~Invalid~~ Clues===		=== Eliminated Clues ===

	==== Identical ~~Clues~~ ====		==== Identical ====
	* Identical words. Example: '''Mouse''' and '''Mouse''' are identical.		* Identical words. Example: '''Mouse''' and '''Mouse''' (or '''mouse''') are identical (usually done by game).
	* Words in the same family. Example: '''Prince''' and '''Princess''' are considered to be identical. '''Japan''' and '''Japanese''' are considered ~~to be~~ identical.		* Words in the same family. Example: '''Prince''' and '''Princess''' are considered to be identical. '''Japan''' and '''Japanese''' are considered identical.
	* The same words in the singular and plural. Example: '''Horse''' and '''Horses''' are considered ~~to be~~ identical.		* The same words in the singular and plural. Example: '''Horse''' and '''Horses''' are considered identical.
	* The same words with spelling mistakes. Example: '''Rhythm''' and '''Rythem''' are considered ~~to be~~ identical.		* The same words with spelling mistakes. Example: '''Rhythm''' and '''Rythem''' are considered identical.

	==== ~~Incorrect clues~~ ====		==== Invalid ====
	* The mystery word written differently. Example: '''Shirt''' → '''Shurt'''		* The mystery word written differently. Example: '''Shirt''' → '''Shurt''' ''or'' '''Color → Colour'''
	* The mystery word written in a different language. Example: '''Green''' → '''Vert'''		* The mystery word written in a different language. Example: '''Green''' → '''Vert'''
	* An invented word. Example: '''Cake''' → '''Swee’ting'''		* An invented word. Example: '''Cake''' → '''Swee’ting'''

Tricuspa: /* Gameplay */ Added number back for easier view on BGA

2023-07-20T07:50:11Z

Gameplay: Added number back for easier view on BGA

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	==Gameplay==		==Gameplay==

	# A mystery word is presented.		# 1) A mystery word is presented.
	# Each player writes a '''single-word*''' clue on their board.		# 2) Each player writes a '''single-word*''' clue on their board.
	# The game removes exact matches.		# 3) The game removes exact matches.
	# One player reviews the remaining clues. Any '''Invalid Clues''' (identical and/or incorrect) are removed.		# 4) One player reviews the remaining clues. Any '''Invalid Clues''' (identical and/or incorrect) are removed.
	# The active player guesses the mystery word, or opts to pass.		# 5) The active player guesses the mystery word, or opts to pass.

	===== *Three Player variation =====		===== *Three Player variation =====

Tricuspa: Updated style and game processes noted special rules for three player variation

2023-07-20T07:43:15Z

Updated style and game processes noted special rules for three player variation

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	==Overview==		==Overview==

	''Just One'' is a cooperative party game where you get other players to guess ~~Mystery Words~~ by writing secret clues ~~on your easel~~.		''Just One'' is a cooperative party game where you get other players to guess mystery words by the team writing secret clues that help corroborate what the '''Mystery Word''' is.

	Choose carefully ~~though,~~ since any identical clues will be ~~canceled!~~		Choose your word carefully since any identical clues from your team will be eliminated.

	~~After 13 cards, calculate your score and try to set a new record each time you play~~.

	==Gameplay==		==Gameplay==

	1) A mystery word is presented.		# A mystery word is presented.
			# Each player writes a '''single-word*''' clue on their board.
			# The game removes exact matches.
			# One player reviews the remaining clues. Any '''Invalid Clues''' (identical and/or incorrect) are removed.
			# The active player guesses the mystery word, or opts to pass.

	~~2) Each player writes one '''~~single~~-word'''~~ clue ~~on their board~~.		===== *Three Player variation =====
			With three players the two players are allowed to offer two clues - however these clues should not be an extension of their other clue (as if playing two words as a single clue).

	~~3) One player reviews the clues. Any identical or invalid clues are removed.~~		== Clue Validity ==

	==~~=Valid clues=~~==

			=== Acceptable Clues ===
	'''Names''' (proper nouns), '''numbers''', '''acronyms''', '''onomatopoeia''', and '''special characters''' are all valid clues.		'''Names''' (proper nouns), '''numbers''', '''acronyms''', '''onomatopoeia''', and '''special characters''' are all valid clues.

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	* '''$''' is allowed to help someone guess '''America'''.		* '''$''' is allowed to help someone guess '''America'''.

	===~~Identical clues~~===		===Invalid Clues===

			==== Identical Clues ====
	* Identical words. Example: '''Mouse''' and '''Mouse''' are identical.		* Identical words. Example: '''Mouse''' and '''Mouse''' are identical.
	* Words in the same family. Example: '''Prince''' and '''Princess''' are considered to be identical. '''Japan''' and '''Japanese''' are considered to be identical.		* Words in the same family. Example: '''Prince''' and '''Princess''' are considered to be identical. '''Japan''' and '''Japanese''' are considered to be identical.
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	* The same words with spelling mistakes. Example: '''Rhythm''' and '''Rythem''' are considered to be identical.		* The same words with spelling mistakes. Example: '''Rhythm''' and '''Rythem''' are considered to be identical.

	===~~Invalid~~ clues===		==== Incorrect clues ====

	* The mystery word written differently. Example: '''Shirt''' → '''Shurt'''		* The mystery word written differently. Example: '''Shirt''' → '''Shurt'''
	* The mystery word written in a different language. Example: '''Green''' → '''Vert'''		* The mystery word written in a different language. Example: '''Green''' → '''Vert'''
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	* Homophones (a word phonetically identical to the mystery word with a different meaning). Example: '''Weather''' → '''Whether'''		* Homophones (a word phonetically identical to the mystery word with a different meaning). Example: '''Weather''' → '''Whether'''

	Note: If all clues are ~~identical or invalid~~ and have been removed, the turn is over.		'''Note: If all clues are Invalid Clues and have been removed, the turn is over.'''

	~~4) The active player guesses the mystery word.~~

	~~===Results===~~

			== Results ==
	* Success: If the active player correctly guesses the Mystery Word, score 1 point.		* Success: If the active player correctly guesses the Mystery Word, score 1 point.
	* Failure: If the active player makes a wrong guess, do not gain the point, AND discard the next card in the stack. If the card guessed was the last card, lose a point.		* Failure: If the active player makes a wrong guess, do not gain the point, AND discard the next card in the stack. If the card guessed was the last card, lose a point.

Pjt33: It's important to distinguish the official rules from personal interpretations, especially as some people are citing this document as evidence that "the rules have changed"

2022-11-28T22:16:01Z

It's important to distinguish the official rules from personal interpretations, especially as some people are citing this document as evidence that "the rules have changed"

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	Examples:		Examples:
	* '''Mickey''' is allowed clue for '''Mouse'''		* '''Mickey''' is allowed as a clue for '''Mouse'''
	* '''007''' is allowed to help someone guess '''Bond'''		* '''007''' is allowed to help someone guess '''Bond'''
	* '''~~Riiiiing~~''' or '''SMS''' are allowed to help someone guess '''Telephone'''		* '''Riiing''' or '''SMS''' are allowed to help someone guess '''Telephone'''
	* '''$''' is allowed to help someone guess '''America'''.		* '''$''' is allowed to help someone guess '''America'''.

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	* Identical words. Example: '''Mouse''' and '''Mouse''' are identical.		* Identical words. Example: '''Mouse''' and '''Mouse''' are identical.
	* ~~Variants from~~ the same ~~word stem~~. Example: '''Prince''' and '''Princess''' are considered to be identical.		* Words in the same family. Example: '''Prince''' and '''Princess''' are considered to be identical. '''Japan''' and '''Japanese''' are considered to be identical.
	* Plurals, gender differentiations, and spelling mistakes don’t count as actual differences. Example: '''~~Prince~~''' and '''~~Princes~~''', '''~~Actor~~''' and '''~~Actress~~''', '''~~Philosophy~~''' and '''~~Filosofie~~''' are considered identical.		* The same words in the singular and plural. Example: '''Horse''' and '''Horses''' are considered to be identical.
			* The same words with spelling mistakes. Example: '''Rhythm''' and '''Rythem''' are considered to be identical.

	===Invalid clues===		===Invalid clues===

	* The mystery word written differently. Example: '''Shirt''' → '''Shurt'''		* The mystery word written differently. Example: '''Shirt''' → '''Shurt'''
	* The mystery word ~~translated~~ in ~~another~~ language ~~and not found in English dictionaries if playing in English~~. Example: '''~~Shrub~~''' → '''~~Buisson~~'''.		* The mystery word written in a different language. Example: '''Green''' → '''Vert'''
	* An invented word. Example: '''Cake''' → '''Swee’ting'''		* An invented word. Example: '''Cake''' → '''Swee’ting'''
	* Homophones (a word phonetically identical to the mystery word with a different meaning). Example: '''Weather''' → '''Whether'''		* Homophones (a word phonetically identical to the mystery word with a different meaning). Example: '''Weather''' → '''Whether'''
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	* Success: If the active player correctly guesses the Mystery Word, score 1 point.		* Success: If the active player correctly guesses the Mystery Word, score 1 point.
	* Failure: If the active player makes a wrong guess, do not gain the point, AND discard the next card in the stack.		* Failure: If the active player makes a wrong guess, do not gain the point, AND discard the next card in the stack. If the card guessed was the last card, lose a point.
	* Skip: If the active player chooses not to answer, skip their turn and do not gain the point.		* Skip: If the active player chooses not to answer, skip their turn and do not gain the point.

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	The game ends after 13 rounds. Guessing all 13 mystery words correctly is a perfect score.		The game ends after 13 rounds. Guessing all 13 mystery words correctly is a perfect score.

			==Interpretations of the rules==

			The rules about identical and invalid words have some ambiguities and it can be debatable whether words are valid or not.
			Exact duplicates are removed automatically, but the player who will guess after the current guesser is responsible for striking out other invalid words.

			* You should never strike out a word just because you don't understand how it clues the mystery word or because you think it's an unhelpful clue.
			* The "family" of "words in the same family" is sometimes debatable. Words which share components may clash (e.g. in '''sandcastle''' and '''quicksand''' the '''sand''' component is significant enough that many players would consider it a clash) or may not (e.g. in '''unclear''' and '''uncertain''' the '''un-''' prefix is probably not enough to clash). Sometimes words which look extremely similar are actually derived from very different origins.
			* The rule that translations are invalid clues is a frequent source of disagreements, especially when players speak different languages. Some players consider that a word which is found in standard dictionaries of the language you're playing in can be considered not to be a translation. Others think that if the mystery word is '''hat''' then '''sombrero''' is not a valid clue, because it's the generic Spanish word for hat and this makes it irrelevant that it's been adopted into English to refer to a particular style of hat.

			If you're not sure then it's possible to ask in the chat whether other people think that there's a clash, being careful not to give away the debatable word or words.

Pjt33: Formatting

2022-11-28T22:12:33Z

Formatting

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	After 13 cards, calculate your score and try to set a new record each time you play.		After 13 cards, calculate your score and try to set a new record each time you play.

	==Gameplay==		==Gameplay==

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	Examples:		Examples:
	* Mickey is allowed clue for Mouse		* '''Mickey''' is allowed clue for '''Mouse'''
	* 007 is allowed to help someone guess Bond		* '''007''' is allowed to help someone guess '''Bond'''
	* Riiiiing or SMS are allowed to help someone guess Telephone		* '''Riiiiing''' or '''SMS''' are allowed to help someone guess '''Telephone'''
	* $ is allowed to help someone guess America.		* '''$''' is allowed to help someone guess '''America'''.

	===Identical clues===		===Identical clues===

	• Identical words		* Identical words. Example: '''Mouse''' and '''Mouse''' are identical.
	Example: Mouse and Mouse are identical		* Variants from the same word stem. Example: '''Prince''' and '''Princess''' are considered to be identical.
	• Variants from the same word stem		* Plurals, gender differentiations, and spelling mistakes don’t count as actual differences. Example: '''Prince''' and '''Princes''', '''Actor''' and '''Actress''', '''Philosophy''' and '''Filosofie''' are considered identical.
	Example: Prince and Princess are considered to be identical
	• Plurals, gender differentiations, and spelling mistakes don’t count as actual differences
	Example: Prince and Princes, Actor and Actress, Philosophy and Filosofie are considered identical

	===Invalid clues===		===Invalid clues===

	• The mystery word written differently		* The mystery word written differently. Example: '''Shirt''' → '''Shurt'''
	Example: Shirt → Shurt		* The mystery word translated in another language and not found in English dictionaries if playing in English. Example: '''Shrub''' → '''Buisson'''.
	• The mystery word translated in another language and not found in English dictionaries if playing in English		* An invented word. Example: '''Cake''' → '''Swee’ting'''
	Example: Shrub → Buisson		* Homophones (a word phonetically identical to the mystery word with a different meaning). Example: '''Weather''' → '''Whether'''
	• An invented word
	Example: Cake → Swee’ting
	• Homophones (a word phonetically identical to the mystery word with a different meaning)
	Example: Weather → Whether

	Note: If all clues are identical or invalid and have been removed, the turn is over.		Note: If all clues are identical or invalid and have been removed, the turn is over.
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	===Results===		===Results===

	• Success: If the active player correctly guesses the Mystery Word, score 1 point.		* Success: If the active player correctly guesses the Mystery Word, score 1 point.
			* Failure: If the active player makes a wrong guess, do not gain the point, AND discard the next card in the stack.
	• Failure: If the active player makes a wrong guess, do not gain the point, AND discard the next card in the stack.		* Skip: If the active player chooses not to answer, skip their turn and do not gain the point.

	• Skip: If the active player chooses not to answer, skip their turn and do not gain the point.

	==End of Game==		==End of Game==

	The game ends after 13 rounds. Guessing all 13 mystery words correctly is a perfect score.		The game ends after 13 rounds. Guessing all 13 mystery words correctly is a perfect score.