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Overturn

Overturn

Decipher · 1987
210 min8+ yrs1.6/5 complexity6.0 BGG#19.723 BGG269Couples
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How do you play Overturn?

Overturn is a two-player word game that blends vocabulary skills with strategic play, reminiscent of Othello but with a linguistic twist. Players take turns forming words by placing colored rings over letters on a modular board.

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Overturn is a two-player word game that blends vocabulary skills with strategic play, reminiscent of Othello but with a linguistic twist. Players take turns forming words by placing colored rings over letters on a modular board. If a player uses a letter already claimed by the opponent, they can flip the ring to their own color, effectively "overturning" control of that space. The game continues until all letters are used or no more words can be formed, and the player with the most rings in their color wins.

1993 Mensa Select

game anatomy
Complexity1.6 / 5
BGG rating6.0 / 10
Vibe
Couples
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
10 min
Players
2
Recommended age
8+ yrs
BGG rank
#19.723
from Trișache · verified

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Q3How do you play Overturn?
Overturn is a puzzle game, for 2 players, taking ~10 minutes, featuring area movement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Overturn — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Overturn support?
Overturn is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Overturn take?
A game of Overturn takes about 10 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Overturn for?
Overturn is recommended from age 8.
Q7How complex is Overturn?
Overturn has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.6 out of 5.
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