Yammer

Royalton Games · Board game · 2020
— Ludopedia 6.7 BGG 1–6 Solo 30+ min
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If you enjoy card games that make you think of words and have some cool variations for solo play or different rules, Yammer might be your jam! It's a fast-paced game that tests your vocabulary in a fun way.

Highlights
  • Quick vocabulary challenge
  • Variations for all tastes
  • Great for solo play
  • Simple and direct rules
Keep in mind
  • Can be repetitive for some
  • Slightly luck-dependent
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About the game

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Hey board game lovers! Ready for a vocabulary challenge with Yammer? This card game is pure fun and tests your skill in forming words with the letters you have in hand and those on the table. There are 108 cards in total, with different colored letters (red and orange), wilds to save you, and multipliers to boost your score. Yammer invites you to create words with the available cards, summing up the letter values. If all cards in the word are the same color, the score doubles! And if you use a multiplier, the magic happens and the score goes way up. The table cards are replenished from the deck, and then your hand cards. Whoever has the highest score when the deck runs out wins!

But the fun doesn't stop there! Yammer also offers a solo version, Yammer Solitaire, for you to test your skills alone and aim for the highest possible score or the fewest leftover cards. And for those who enjoy a classic, there's Yammy, an adaptation of Gin Rummy using the Yammer deck (without wilds and multipliers). Here, the goal is to form same-colored words with your entire hand. And to top it all off, 500 Yammy, a variation of 500 Rummy, where you can play single-colored words or add cards to existing words on the table. You can pick any card from the discard pile, but you must use it immediately and take everything above it in the pile! The round ends when someone empties their hand, and the competition continues until a target score is reached. Yammer is versatile, fast, and perfect for those who love card games and word challenges!

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Frequently Asked Questions

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7 questions
How many players can participate in Yammer?
Yammer can be played by 1 to 6 players. It has specific rules for solo mode and for larger groups.
How long does a game of Yammer take?
Yammer games are quite fast, usually lasting between 30 minutes and a bit more, depending on the game mode and the number of players.
Is the game difficult to learn?
No, Yammer has relatively simple and direct rules, focusing on word formation. It's easy to pick up and play.
What are the main components of the game?
The game comes with a deck of 108 cards containing letters of two colors, multiplier cards, and wild cards.
Is there a mode for playing alone?
Yes! Yammer has a solo version called Yammer Solitaire, where you aim to achieve a high score or minimize unused cards.
Does the game have different game modes?
Absolutely! Besides the main rule, Yammer offers adaptations inspired by Gin Rummy (Yammy) and 500 Rummy (500 Yammy), each with its own challenges.
Is it a game more focused on luck or strategy?
Yammer combines elements of both. Having the right cards helps, but knowing how to use them to form words and score is where strategy comes in.

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