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DoctorDracula at 18:07, 9 October 2026

2026-10-09T18:07:05Z

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	Otherwise, the game ends after four rounds, and the player with highest total across all four rounds is the winner! If there is a tie, the player with the longest word in the final round wins.		Otherwise, the game ends after four rounds, and the player with highest total across all four rounds is the winner! If there is a tie, the player with the longest word in the final round wins.

			==Wordlist==
			The list of allowed words for Spellcrafter on BGA is from the [https://github.com/wordnik/wordlist Wordnik Wordlist] open source project ([https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wordnik/wordlist/refs/heads/main/wordlist-20210729.txt full wordlist]). This list is in English and largely excludes proper nouns.

	==Notes==		==Notes==

	<span style="background-color:bisque">'''Usability Tip:''' If the Spellcrafter game UI appears small and you're playing in a desktop browser, increasing browser Zoom (often with '''Ctrl'''+'''+''') to a level around 150% may help. Automatic scaling should be addressed in a future update and render this workaround uncessary.</span>		<span style="background-color:bisque">'''Usability Tip:''' If the Spellcrafter game UI appears small and you're playing in a desktop browser, increasing browser Zoom (often with '''Ctrl'''+'''+''') to a level around 150% may help. Automatic scaling should be addressed in a future update and render this workaround uncessary.</span>

DoctorDracula at 02:11, 8 April 2026

2026-04-08T02:11:59Z

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	<span style="background-color:bisque">'''Usability Tip:''' If the Spellcrafter game UI appears small and you're playing in a desktop browser, increasing browser Zoom (using '''Ctrl'''+'''+''' often works) to a level around 150% may help. Automatic scaling should be addressed in a future update and render this workaround uncessary.</span>

	'''Spellcrafter''' is a card drafting game where players select letters and special modifier cards to spell the most valuable words across four rounds. Bonus points are awarded for word length and for staying in a single suit.		'''Spellcrafter''' is a card drafting game where players select letters and special modifier cards to spell the most valuable words across four rounds. Bonus points are awarded for word length and for staying in a single suit.

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	Otherwise, the game ends after four rounds, and the player with highest total across all four rounds is the winner! If there is a tie, the player with the longest word in the final round wins.		Otherwise, the game ends after four rounds, and the player with highest total across all four rounds is the winner! If there is a tie, the player with the longest word in the final round wins.

			==Notes==

			<span style="background-color:bisque">'''Usability Tip:''' If the Spellcrafter game UI appears small and you're playing in a desktop browser, increasing browser Zoom (often with '''Ctrl'''+'''+''') to a level around 150% may help. Automatic scaling should be addressed in a future update and render this workaround uncessary.</span>

DoctorDracula at 02:09, 8 April 2026

2026-04-08T02:09:50Z

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			<span style="background-color:bisque">'''Usability Tip:''' If the Spellcrafter game UI appears small and you're playing in a desktop browser, increasing browser Zoom (using '''Ctrl'''+'''+''' often works) to a level around 150% may help. Automatic scaling should be addressed in a future update and render this workaround uncessary.</span>

	'''Spellcrafter''' is a card drafting game where players select letters and special modifier cards to spell the most valuable words across four rounds. Bonus points are awarded for word length and for staying in a single suit.		'''Spellcrafter''' is a card drafting game where players select letters and special modifier cards to spell the most valuable words across four rounds. Bonus points are awarded for word length and for staying in a single suit.

	'''Usability Tip:''' If playing the Spellcrafter game UI appears small and you're playing in a desktop browser, increasing Zoom (often with '''Ctrl'''+'''+''') to a level around 150% may help. Automatic scaling should be addressed in a future update and render this workaround uncessary.
	==How to play==		==How to play==

DoctorDracula: Added usability tip for browser zoom

2026-04-08T02:03:03Z

Added usability tip for browser zoom

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	'''Spellcrafter''' is a card drafting game where players select letters and special modifier cards to spell the most valuable words across four rounds. Bonus points are awarded for word length and for staying in a single suit.		'''Spellcrafter''' is a card drafting game where players select letters and special modifier cards to spell the most valuable words across four rounds. Bonus points are awarded for word length and for staying in a single suit.

			'''Usability Tip:''' If playing the Spellcrafter game UI appears small and you're playing in a desktop browser, increasing Zoom (often with '''Ctrl'''+'''+''') to a level around 150% may help. Automatic scaling should be addressed in a future update and render this workaround uncessary.
	==How to play==		==How to play==

Kevan: /* How to play */ passive voice for automated actions

2025-11-27T21:44:46Z

How to play: passive voice for automated actions

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	==How to play==		==How to play==

	At the start of each round, ~~deal~~ a hand of 8 cards ~~face-down to each player,~~ then ~~deal one card~~ face up to the center of the table~~. This~~ is a shared letter known as the ''jumper'' card.		At the start of each round, each player is dealt a hand of 8 cards. One card is then dealt face up to the center of the table: this is a shared letter known as the ''jumper'' card.

	Players look at the cards in their hand and select one card to keep by placing it in a pile face down in front of them. Once everyone has selected a card, players pass their remaining cards to the player on their left, face down.		Players look at the cards in their hand and select one card to keep by placing it in a pile face down in front of them. Once everyone has selected a card, players pass their remaining cards to the player on their left, face down.
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	Each player then scores points for the cards they used to craft their word (plus any bonuses), then discards all cards face-up to create a discard pile beside the deck.		Each player then scores points for the cards they used to craft their word (plus any bonuses), then discards all cards face-up to create a discard pile beside the deck.

	To begin a new round, ~~deal~~ a new hand of 8 cards to each player from the remaining deck and a new jumper card to the middle of the table. Alternate passing direction with each round.		To begin a new round, a new hand of 8 cards is dealt to each player from the remaining deck and a new jumper card to the middle of the table. Alternate passing direction with each round.

	If the draw deck runs out of cards while dealing, ~~reshuffle~~ the entire deck along with any discarded cards.		If the draw deck runs out of cards while dealing, the entire deck is reshuffled along with any discarded cards.

	==Scoring==		==Scoring==

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2025-11-27T21:36:26Z

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	~~'''~~How to play~~'''~~		==How to play==

	At the start of each round, deal a hand of 8 cards face-down to each player, then deal one card face up to the center of the table. This is a shared letter known as the ''jumper'' card.		At the start of each round, deal a hand of 8 cards face-down to each player, then deal one card face up to the center of the table. This is a shared letter known as the ''jumper'' card.
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	If the draw deck runs out of cards while dealing, reshuffle the entire deck along with any discarded cards.		If the draw deck runs out of cards while dealing, reshuffle the entire deck along with any discarded cards.

	~~'''~~Scoring~~'''~~		==Scoring==

	Each letter has a point value on the top left of the card. Simply add up the value of each letter to determine the value of the word.		Each letter has a point value on the top left of the card. Simply add up the value of each letter to determine the value of the word.

	Flush: Double the word value when all letters are the same suit.		*''Flush:'' Double the word value when all letters are the same suit.
	Straight: Double the word value when the word is 5 letters or longer.		*''Straight:'' Double the word value when the word is 5 letters or longer.
	Both: Triple the word value for Straight Flushes!		*''Both:'' Triple the word value for Straight Flushes!

	~~'''~~Game End~~'''~~		==Game End==

	When a player plays a single word worth 50 or more points, that player immediately wins the game, regardless of any other scoring.		When a player plays a single word worth 50 or more points, that player immediately wins the game, regardless of any other scoring.

	Otherwise, the game ends after four rounds, and the player with highest total across all four rounds is the winner! If there is a tie, the player with the longest word in the final round wins.		Otherwise, the game ends after four rounds, and the player with highest total across all four rounds is the winner! If there is a tie, the player with the longest word in the final round wins.

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2025-04-09T17:45:24Z

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	'''How to play'''		'''How to play'''

	At the start of each round, deal a hand of 8 cards face-down to each player, then deal one card face up to the center of the table. This is a shared letter known as the ''jumper'' card. Players look at the cards in their hand and select one card to keep by placing it in a pile face down in front of them. Once everyone has selected a card, players pass their remaining cards to the player on their left, face down.		At the start of each round, deal a hand of 8 cards face-down to each player, then deal one card face up to the center of the table. This is a shared letter known as the ''jumper'' card.

			Players look at the cards in their hand and select one card to keep by placing it in a pile face down in front of them. Once everyone has selected a card, players pass their remaining cards to the player on their left, face down.

	Players repeat this process until they have a pile of 7 selected cards. The final card in each players' hand is discarded instead of drafted.		Players repeat this process until they have a pile of 7 selected cards. The final card in each players' hand is discarded instead of drafted.

DoctorDracula: Rules clarifications, remove tabletop-specific rules

2025-04-09T17:11:18Z

Rules clarifications, remove tabletop-specific rules

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			'''Spellcrafter''' is a card drafting game where players select letters and special modifier cards to spell the most valuable words across four rounds. Bonus points are awarded for word length and for staying in a single suit.


	'''How to play'''		'''How to play'''

	~~The following rules are for 3~~-~~5 players. If this is your first game~~, ~~it is recommended~~ to ~~include~~ the ~~“friendly rules” which makes~~ the jumper card ~~not mandatory~~.		At the start of each round, deal a hand of 8 cards face-down to each player, then deal one card face up to the center of the table. This is a shared letter known as the ''jumper'' card. Players look at the cards in their hand and select one card to keep by placing it in a pile face down in front of them. Once everyone has selected a card, players pass their remaining cards to the player on their left, face down.

	Players look at the cards in their hand~~. Next,~~ select one card to keep by placing it in a pile face down in front of them. Once everyone has selected a card, pass ~~your~~ remaining ~~hand~~ to the player on ~~your~~ left face down.

	~~Repeat~~ this process until ~~you~~ have a pile of 7 selected cards. ~~Instead of passing the last~~ card~~, place it face down~~ in ~~front~~ of ~~you to represent the jumper card~~.		Players repeat this process until they have a pile of 7 selected cards. The final card in each players' hand is discarded instead of drafted.

	~~After the last card~~ is ~~placed face down~~, ~~Players have 2 minutes to~~ craft a word ~~from among~~ their selected ~~letters plus~~ the jumper shared ~~letter~~. It is not mandatory to use the jumper, special cards~~, or all letters~~.		Once drafting is complete, players must each craft a word of three or more letters using some or all of their selected cards and the jumper shared card. It is not mandatory to use the jumper or special cards.

	~~Record your~~ points for the ~~round where it is visible~~ to ~~all players~~, then ~~discard~~ all cards face-up to create a discard pile beside the deck.		Each player then scores points for the cards they used to craft their word (plus any bonuses), then discards all cards face-up to create a discard pile beside the deck.

	To begin a new round, deal a new hand of 8 cards to each player from the remaining deck and a new jumper card to the middle of the table. Alternate passing direction with each round.		To begin a new round, deal a new hand of 8 cards to each player from the remaining deck and a new jumper card to the middle of the table. Alternate passing direction with each round.

	If ~~you run~~ out of cards while dealing, reshuffle the entire deck along with any discarded cards.		If the draw deck runs out of cards while dealing, reshuffle the entire deck along with any discarded cards.

	'''Scoring'''		'''Scoring'''
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	Flush: Double the word value when all letters are the same suit.		Flush: Double the word value when all letters are the same suit.
	Straight: Double the word value when the word is 5 letters or longer.		Straight: Double the word value when the word is 5 letters or longer.
	Both: Triple the word value for ~~Flush Straights~~!		Both: Triple the word value for Straight Flushes!

	'''Game End'''		'''Game End'''

	When a player plays a single word worth 50 or more points, that player immediately wins the game regardless of any other scoring.		When a player plays a single word worth 50 or more points, that player immediately wins the game, regardless of any other scoring.

	Otherwise, the game ends after four rounds and the player with highest total across all four rounds is the winner! If there is a tie, the player with the longest word in the final round wins.		Otherwise, the game ends after four rounds, and the player with highest total across all four rounds is the winner! If there is a tie, the player with the longest word in the final round wins.

Ryjaz at 14:45, 7 April 2025

2025-04-07T14:45:34Z

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	How to play		'''How to play'''

	The following rules are for 3-5 players. If this is your first game, it is recommended to include the “friendly rules” which makes the jumper card not mandatory.		The following rules are for 3-5 players. If this is your first game, it is recommended to include the “friendly rules” which makes the jumper card not mandatory.

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	If you run out of cards while dealing, reshuffle the entire deck along with any discarded cards.		If you run out of cards while dealing, reshuffle the entire deck along with any discarded cards.

	Scoring		'''Scoring'''

	Each letter has a point value on the top left of the card. Simply add up the value of each letter to determine the value of the word.		Each letter has a point value on the top left of the card. Simply add up the value of each letter to determine the value of the word.

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	Both: Triple the word value for Flush Straights!		Both: Triple the word value for Flush Straights!

	Game End		'''Game End'''

	When a player plays a single word worth 50 or more points, that player immediately wins the game regardless of any other scoring.		When a player plays a single word worth 50 or more points, that player immediately wins the game regardless of any other scoring.

	Otherwise, the game ends after four rounds and the player with highest total across all four rounds is the winner! If there is a tie, the player with the longest word in the final round wins.		Otherwise, the game ends after four rounds and the player with highest total across all four rounds is the winner! If there is a tie, the player with the longest word in the final round wins.

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2025-04-07T14:44:38Z

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How to play
The following rules are for 3-5 players. If this is your first game, it is recommended to include the “friendly rules” which makes the jumper card not mandatory.

Players look at the cards in their hand. Next, select one card to keep by placing it in a pile face down in front of them. Once everyone has selected a card, pass your remaining hand to the player on your left face down.

Repeat this process until you have a pile of 7 selected cards. Instead of passing the last card, place it face down in front of you to represent the jumper card.

After the last card is placed face down, Players have 2 minutes to craft a word from among their selected letters plus the jumper shared letter. It is not mandatory to use the jumper, special cards, or all letters.

Record your points for the round where it is visible to all players, then discard all cards face-up to create a discard pile beside the deck.

To begin a new round, deal a new hand of 8 cards to each player from the remaining deck and a new jumper card to the middle of the table. Alternate passing direction with each round.

If you run out of cards while dealing, reshuffle the entire deck along with any discarded cards.

Scoring
Each letter has a point value on the top left of the card. Simply add up the value of each letter to determine the value of the word.

Flush: Double the word value when all letters are the same suit.
Straight: Double the word value when the word is 5 letters or longer.
Both: Triple the word value for Flush Straights!

Game End
When a player plays a single word worth 50 or more points, that player immediately wins the game regardless of any other scoring.

Otherwise, the game ends after four rounds and the player with highest total across all four rounds is the winner! If there is a tie, the player with the longest word in the final round wins.