About the game

Around 15 years back, I started with the idea of creating a word game in which a player could easily make words. To accomplish this, I designed and developed the following features:
1) Separated the vowels ("a","e","i","o","u") from the consonants. A word is made from a small set (4 or 5) of consonant tiles and any number of the 5 vowel tiles available in each turn.
2) A root word is made and placed at the left middle section of the game board. New words are built off consonant tiles already played OR at right angles to a played word OR by extending a played word. This generates a word tree built on consonant nodes as the game proceeds.
3) Defined an optimal set of consonant tiles (3 b's, 3 c's, 2 k's extra) such that almost all words (up to 19 letters in length) can be built by a player.
4) Devised a scoring mechanism that gives a higher score: for a longer word OR for a larger extension to an existing word on the board.

Artikulate is articulate with a "k" (for knowledge). A person with a good vocabulary and raw knowledge also knows many large (long) words and hence can rack up a huge score. The Artikulate Score which is the average score per turn is calculated at the end of a game. Based on this score, an Artikulate Rating is provided to the player.

The game is a great mental exercise for all ages. Artikulating will encourage the young mind to learn new words and gain knowledge. It would keep the adult mind sharp and lucid.

... Inventor, November 2024