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Chain Reaction
Build a chain of related words! Each player adds a word connected to the last. Too slow or repeat a word and you're out.
3-8 players~1 min totalMediumActive
How to Play
- 1A starting word is revealed to all players (e.g., "Ocean").
- 2Players take turns in order — each player must type a word connected to the previous word.
- 3Words must relate to the previous word — "Ocean" → "Wave" → "Surf" → "Board".
- 4You have 15 seconds per turn. Submit before time runs out!
- 5Words already used in the chain cannot be repeated.
- 63 strikes and you're eliminated. Last player standing wins a bonus!
Scoring
Each successful link earns 100 points + a speed bonus (up to +50 pts) for fast responses. Last survivor gets +500.
Pro Tip
Think ahead! Pick words with many easy associations so the chain can keep going.
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3+ players · ~1 min
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