Method of playing a word card game using alphabet cards

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A method of playing a word card game using alphabet cards uses a 54 card deck having letters on each card plus at least one wild card which may be substituted for any letter. A method of solitaire play is disclosed as well as a multiplayer version. The scoring is done according to a formula that assigns more weight to longer words by generating a higher score. The rules depend on the level of the players starting with a very basic level up to a very skilled level of play to challenge different skill level players. In one embodiment, players are penalized for not using all their cards. Ending the game can occur after reaching an agreed upon event such as all players having a certain number of turns, a selected score reached or no more words are able to be formed.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]Card games are believed to have originated in ancient China and have been associated with the use of paper sheets as opposed to scrolls. There is even some speculation that cards served as some form of currency. Cards have been used to teach things since at least the early nineteen-hundreds and are still used to teach everything from language, science facts and history. Today, there are electronic card games as well as physical cards, but the method of presentation remains much the same. Often learners are able to master and improve their skills by repetition but repetition can be boring. By making the repetition practice resemble a game, learning can be enhanced. Often, it is difficult to use the same practice method with learners of different skill and age levels.[0002]There is a need for a card game that challenges users of different skill levels and age that appeals to a broad range of learners while maintaining a level of fun that encourages use...

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