Then I start the four minute timer.ĭuring the planning phase Teams can ask me questions, which I may or may not answer depending on the question - I avoid solving any 'problems' for them. I tell them nothing can be written down during the planing phase. When I use Alphabet Soup, I create the small teams and then give each one a set of 26 letters (which you could make yourself, of course), pen and paper along with one Rules Card (PDF above) and then give them four minutes to plan before the first timed round. Words spelled out with the letter tiles must be written on paper to be counted in the end.ġ0 Points are earned for each word spelled (minimum of 5 letters).Ģ0 Bonus Points are earned for each word longer than 8 letters.ģ0 Bonus Points are earned for each word longer than 10 letters. NOTE: Words can only be used once in their singular or plural form (e.g., Plate or Plates - both cannot be listed).Ĥ. Words may not be repeated and must be spelled out in their entirety to be counted. Teams may only use one set of 26 letter tiles - A to Z.ģ. Teams are challenged to spell out - using the letter tiles - as many different words as possible in two minutes.Ģ. Needs & Numbers: You'll need one Alphabet set (26 letters), one Rule Card (PDF download below), a few sheets of paper, (a clipboard if you have some), and a pen for each group of 3 to 5 players.ġ. (Chris Cavert: During the brainstorming session words may not be written down - it's a verbal storming only.) Teams may brainstorm words for as long as they want before performing the task. (Chris Cavert: In other words, letter tiles must be moved into a line that spells out the word to be scored - you can't just shout out words without moving the tiles into place.) Words must be spelled out in their entirety on the ground using the letter tiles in order to count for points.
The goal for each team of 3 to 5 players, is to spell as many words as possible in two minutes. Alphabet Soup (from Chris & Jim's Handout with some slight editing)