Learning Resources EI-8920 Games User Manual


 
Press the New Category button for a new category with
the same letter (for example, “Name a flower, letter
T”).
Pr
ess the
New Letter button for a new letter with the
same category (for example, “Name a sport, letter
B”).
It’s easy to freeze up when the timer is ticking! If you get stuck,
don’t lose your cool. You have OPTIONS!
Pressing either button results in a
3-second penalty, but if you’re
freezing up, it can be worth it!
Note: In the case of a two-player game, players may consult a
dictionary or encyclopedia to check the challenged word.
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f you disagree with a player’s answer, challenge it.
However, you can only challenge the player
immediately before you. For example, Player 1 says a word
and presses STOP. Player 2 disagrees with Player 1’s word
choice and, on his turn, presses the CHALLENGE button. The
timer is stopped while the rest of the players discuss the challenged
word and vote to accept or reject it. The majority rules. In case of a
tie vote, the challenged player presses the Challenge Button again
to start his turn over with a new category and letter.
If the group votes to ACCEPT the word, the
challenger presses the Word Accepted button.
The challenger loses five seconds from his or her
remaining time.
If the group votes to REJECT the word, the
challenger presses the Word Rejected button.
The challenged player loses five seconds from
his or her remaining time.
Player 1,
you’re the Freeze Up
ch-ch-champion!