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If Words Could Kill

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If Words Could Kill: Spell your way to survival, and remember… words can hurt. 2-4 Players | 30-45 Mins | Ages 8+ A cutthroat word-building battle, where your vocabulary is your weapon and your shields are your only defense. Build killer words, break your friends’ defenses,... Read More

Players

2–4 players

Time to play

30–45 minutes

Age

8 years or older

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If Words Could Kill

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If Words Could Kill: Spell your way to survival, and remember… words can hurt.

2-4 Players | 30-45 Mins | Ages 8+

A cutthroat word-building battle, where your vocabulary is your weapon and your shields are your only defense. Build killer words, break your friends’ defenses, and be the last player standing in this battle of brains and letters.

Components
● 101 Letter Cards
● 24 Shield Cards
● 1 Sand Timer

Product Details

INFORMATION

Barcode: 196744048511

Publisher: Tee Turtle

Recommended age group: 8 years or older

Theme: Alphabet

Toy game material: Cardboard, Plastic

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 1090g

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