The goal of this game is to come up with an alphabetical list of valid word
entries that spans the shortest distance in the dictionary (usually 11C).
A moderator compiles a group of "rules" and determines a starting
letter. The moderator gives the starting letter, say "E," and then gives
the first rule. Players must privately come up with a word that satisfies
the rule and follows "E" alphabetically. The moderator gives the second
rule and players must add another word to their lists that satisfies the
second rule and follows the previous word alphabetically. After the last
rule, players compare their lists to see who progressed the shortest distance
from the starting letter.
Rules that might be used are:
- "Word must contain a four-letter sequence of consecutive consonants,"
- "Word must form another word when spelled backwards,"
- "Word must be a type of tree,"
etc.