The rules of a game define how the game is played, what actions are allowed or prohibited, and how players should behave. They provide a framework for the game and help to ensure that it is fair and enjoyable for all players. Rules are an integral part of games, and they serve a variety of purposes.

OBJECT Each player selects a secret word of up to 12 letters. Then, letter by letter, the other players try to guess it. Any words are acceptable - nouns, adjectives, adverbs or any other parts of speech - just as long as they are not spelled with apostro- phes or hyphens and are not proper names or abbreviations.