# My Word

My Word is a board game for 1–6 players. It plays in 30 minutes and is meant for ages 10 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 6.

- **Players:** 1–6 (best with 6)
- **Playing time:** 30 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 10+
- **Complexity:** 1.6 out of 5
- **Year published:** 1980
- **Categories:** Word Game, Card Game
- **Mechanics:** Tile Placement, Hand Management, Pattern Building

**Designers:** Malcolm Smith, Michael Kindred

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zatu Games | 11.69 £ | https://zatu.com/products/my-word |

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/my-word-2)
- [My Word in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/my-word-2)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/9234)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-18. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._