Typewriter

Fowers Games · Board game · 2024
— Ludopedia 7.2 BGG 2–5 · best 3 30 min Weight 2.2/5
Buy · from US$ 36.92
— rating Ludopedia
7.2 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy quick, portable word games with a cool twist each round, Typewriter is a great pick! It's the kind of game that makes you think about vocabulary and future moves.

Highlights
  • Portable and fast-paced
  • Durable acrylic tiles
  • Twist with each word flip
  • Easy to learn
Keep in mind
  • High language dependency
  • Can feel repetitive
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready to type and spell in Typewriter, a game for fans of the Paperback series! If you enjoy games that fit in your pocket and are perfect for taking anywhere, this one's for you. It comes in a small box and even includes a zippered pouch to store everything. And the best part: the tiles are acrylic, so not even a little rain or sea spray will spoil the fun. Each turn, the mission is clear: form words with the letters on your table. Managed to use all your starting letters in a word? Send one of those tiles to your scoring pile! At the end of each round, there's more: you grab a shiny new tile from the offer to boost your game. The cool thing is, since you only take the tile after your turn, you can start thinking about your next word while others play. Sounds easy, right? But there's a twist: every time you spell a word, the tiles used in it flip over, revealing new letters and a fresh puzzle. Some tiles have special abilities that recharge when you use one of their letters to flip them back, or you might grab tiles that help you collect sets for end-game scoring. There are even bigram tiles for claiming vowels or rare letters that are worth a lot of points. It's a quick game that makes you think and rewards those with a good vocabulary and smart tile management.

Rules videos

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2 videos

Best player count

BGG community vote

2–5 players
2 BEST
3 BEST
4 REC
5 REC

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Families

Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Digital Implementations: TableTop Simulator Mod (TTS) Misc: LongPack Games Series: Paperback (Fowers Games)
Publisher Fowers Games
Designer Tim Fowers
Artist Ryan Goldsberry

Community

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914owners
165wishlist
29want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
How many players can play Typewriter?
Typewriter can be played by 2 to 5 players.
How long does a game take?
A game of Typewriter typically lasts around 30 minutes.
What is the game's complexity?
The game is considered light to medium complexity, with a BGG weight of 2.17/5, making it easy to learn.
What comes in the box?
The game includes acrylic letter tiles, a zippered pouch for transport and storage, and other components for gameplay.
Do I need to know English to play?
Yes, the game has a high language dependency, requiring a good English vocabulary to form words.
Is this game for me if I like Paperback?
Absolutely! Typewriter is part of the Paperback series and shares the deck-building and word-forming mechanics, but with the novelty of flipping acrylic tiles.
Is it a good game for travel?
Yes, the game is compact, comes with a zipper pouch, and the acrylic tiles are more durable than cards, making it ideal for travel.

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