# Remixed Tile-Based Word Games A Little Wordy is Fresh Take on Two-Player Tile-Unscrambling Games By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-04-16 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-little-wordy References: [toyworldmag](https://toyworldmag.co.uk/exploding-kittens-unveils-first-tabletop-word-game-a-little-wordy/) & [explodingkittens](https://www.explodingkittens.com/products/a-little-wordy) The newest release from [tabletop game creator Exploding Kittens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exploding-kittens-the-board-game) is A Little Wordy, a [two-player time-based word game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/word-puzzle-connections) that puts a twist on [unscrambling letter games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squeezy1). The strategic game isn't about having the biggest vocabulary but making smart choices, as players take turns trying to decipher each other's Secret Word. Players will buy clues and hints with berry tokens, and the player who is left with the most berry tokens at the end is declared the winner. The game includes two dry-erase shields and markers to go with them, and A Little Wordy can also be played as a two-team game for more variety. The game for players ages seven and up means that players may opt for smaller, more common words, rather than long strings of letters. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Remixed Word Games:** Word games with new twists and challenges are gaining popularity among tabletop gaming enthusiasts. - **Two-player Strategic Games:** Game developers are focusing on creating two-player games that require strategic thinking and decision-making. - **Berry Tokens as In-game Currency:** Game designers are exploring new ways of incorporating in-game currency such as berry tokens to add an additional element of strategy to gameplay. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tabletop Gaming:** The tabletop gaming industry is expanding with new and innovative games that offer players unique and engaging experiences. - **Game Development:** Game developers are experimenting with different game mechanics and features to create games that are both challenging and fun. - **Educational Game Development:** Educational game developers are using word games as a learning tool to help children improve their vocabulary and critical thinking skills. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Word-Shouting Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/really-loud-librarians.md) - [All-Ages Word Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2-way-words.md) - [Daily Word Game Pastimes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wordle-the-party-game.md) - [Vocabulary Challenge Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worderly.md) - [Collaborative Word Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wordle-remake.md) - [Challenging Daily Word Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/word-link.md) - [Multiplayer Word Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crossplay.md) - [Competitive Word Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lingo-battle.md) - [Anagram Puzzle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eightile-anagram-game.md)