Lexi Wars

Lexi Wars is a fast-paced word elimination game where players compete to be the last one standing.

Objective

Survive rounds of word challenges by correctly answering prompts faster than your opponents. The last player remaining wins the pot.

Game Setup

• Players: 2-8 players per game
• Round Time: 30-60 seconds per round (depends on lobby settings)
• Lives: Each player starts with 3 lives
• Total Rounds: Best of 5, 7, or 11 rounds

How to Play

Round Structure

1. Prompt Appears - A category and starting letter are displayed

   • Example: "Animals starting with 'D'"
   • Example: "Movies from the 2000s starting with 'T'"

2. Submit Your Answer - Type a valid word matching the prompt

   • Must match the category and starting letter
   • Cannot be a proper noun (unless specified)
   • Each answer can only be used once per game

3. Server Validation - The system checks answers in real-time

   • Valid answers are confirmed with a checkmark
   • Invalid answers show a red X

4. Elimination - Players who don't answer in time lose a life

   • The timer counts down visibly
   • Last second submissions are allowed

5. Next Round - A new prompt appears for surviving players

Elimination Rules

• Time Expired - If you don't submit an answer before the timer ends, you lose 1 life
• Invalid Answer - Submitting a word that doesn't match the category or letter costs 1 life
• No Response - If you're AFK (away from keyboard) for 2 consecutive rounds, you're eliminated
• Game Over - When you lose all 3 lives, you're out and win is calculated by your placement

Word Validation

The word checker uses a comprehensive dictionary including:

• Common English words
• Modern slang and internet terminology
• Brand names (if they've become common words, e.g., "google")
• Plural forms and past tenses
• Words from all English dialects (US, UK, Australian, etc.)

Excluded: Proper nouns, abbreviations, single letters, numbers, and non-English words

Strategy Tips

Speed Over Perfection

• First correct answer wins the round
• Common answers beat obscure ones (less chance of duplication)

Avoid Common Words

• If many players submit "Dog" for animals, you're all safe
• Unique answers guarantee a point if correct

Read the Prompt Carefully

• Check the starting letter requirement
• Verify the category limits
• Some categories have tricky sub-rules

Manage Your Lives

• Don't take risky answers late in the game
• When ahead, play conservatively
• When behind, take calculated risks

Watch Your Opponents

• Note what words they've used
• Try to find different categories or letters
• Learn their answer patterns

Scoring

• Round Win: 1 point
• Perfect Round (answered in under 5 seconds): +1 bonus point
• Final Victory: Win the game for maximum payout
• Leaderboard Points: Wars Points based on your placement

Example Game

Round 1: "Birds starting with 'E'"
- Player 1: Eagle ✓ (wins round)
- Player 2: Emu ✓
- Player 3: (timeout) ✗ - loses 1 life
- Player 4: Ibis ✗ (wrong letter) - loses 1 life

Round 2: "Movie titles starting with 'S'"
- Players eliminated from R1: 2 lives remaining
- Player 1: Shrek ✓ (wins round)
- Player 2: Spirited Away ✓
- Player 3: Spider-Man (accepted) ✓
- Player 4: (timeout) ✗ - loses final life, ELIMINATED

Rounds 3-5 continue with remaining players...

Common Questions

Q: Can I use the same word twice?

• No, each word can only be submitted once per entire game across all categories

Q: What if two players submit the same answer?

• Both get the point and the round continues (no elimination)

Q: Can I use brand names?

• Only if they've become generic terms (like "kleenex" or "band-aid" in some regions)

Q: Are abbreviations allowed?

• No abbreviations (USA, FBI, etc.) or acronyms

Q: How long do I have to answer?

• Depends on difficulty: Easy (60s), Medium (45s), Hard (30s)