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Jitters

Jitters is a timed word game where players draw cards with prearranged crossword puzzles on them. A player starts the 90-second timer, and then rolls 'lettered' dice, and must use the face-up letters to fill in the crossword with qualifying words before time runs out. Each crossw...

Players

1-99

Time

?-?

Age

10+

Weight

1.3

Rating

6.12

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Jitters has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to be constantly aware of and react to each other's strategies and turns. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 2.5

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Jitters has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to be constantly aware of and react to each other's strategies and turns. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.

Replay value

Jitters has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and adaptability to different player counts. While it may take some time to learn, the game offers a fresh and engaging experience with each playthrough.

Luck profile

Jitters has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements like dice rolls or card draws have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. While there is some room for strategic decisions to influence the outcome, luck still plays a significant role. Overall, the game has a balanced mix of luck and strategy.

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Jitters is a timed word game where players draw cards with prearranged crossword puzzles on them. A player starts the 90-second timer, and then rolls 'lettered' dice, and must use the face-up letters to fill in the crossword with qualifying words before time runs out. Each crossword puzzle card has a point value, which increases with the card's difficulty. This game is somewhat stressful as you must think quickly, making words to fit the blanks on the card, while the timer ticks. When the timer runs out, making a loud smacking noise as you were about to finish your last word, you jump every time...

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Hasbro Milton Bradley Virgo

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