Aiming to do for Scrabble what Balatro did for poker, Beyond Words gives you the same framework of a rack of tiles and a board upon which to make words, and also a set of ridiculous power cards that see your scores explode with each passing turn. As someone who has survived more than three decades of family holidays dominated by word games, I thought I would be more than ready to take on Beyond Words.
I was sorely mistaken.
This sounds like a fascinating blend of games! It’s always exciting to see new twists on classic favorites. I can’t wait to hear more about how it plays out.