Game Rules

Everything you need to play the WBB Scrabble Premier League

Bonus Letters (+2 runs)

ड़
+2 runs
ढ़
+2 runs
ण
+2 runs
ष
+2 runs
क्ष
+2 runs
त्र
+2 runs
ज्ञ
+2 runs
ऋ
+2 runs
श्र
+2 runs

Example: If you play the word "क्षत्रिय": 6 (length) + 4 (bonus for क्ष and त्र) = 10 runs

Game Basics

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    A unique mix of cricket and word-making
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    Every team has 3 players
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    Each innings has a 5-minute time limit
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    The team with more runs wins

Time Limit and Innings

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    Each innings lasts only 5 minutes
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    After 5 minutes the innings ends, even if balls remain
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    The other team also bats for 5 minutes
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    When time is up, the next innings begins

Scoring System

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    Base score = length of the word (runs)
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    Using bonus letters gives +2 extra runs each
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    Example: 'क्षत्रिय' = 6 runs + 4 bonus = 10 runs
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    Dot ball = no word, no runs

Wickets and Outs

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    Wrong word = wicket (batter is out)
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    Word without the given letter = wicket
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    The innings ends when 2 wickets fall
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    The innings also ends when 5 minutes are over

Winning and Points

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    The team with more runs in the given time wins
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    The winning team gets 2 points
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    The losing team gets 0 points
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    The top 2 teams qualify for the final

Quick Tips

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Make longer words to score more runs

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Use bonus letters for extra points

🎯

Write correct words, don't lose wickets