LEXIKON

How to Play

Overview

Lexikon is a turn-based word game for two players. Take turns placing letter tiles on a 15x15 board to form words. Score points based on tile values and premium square bonuses. The player with the highest score when the game ends wins.

The Board

The board is a 15x15 grid containing premium squares that multiply your score. The center square (marked with a star) must be covered by the first word.

TW
Triple Word Multiplies the entire word score by 3
DW
Double Word Multiplies the entire word score by 2
TL
Triple Letter Multiplies the letter score by 3
DL
Double Letter Multiplies the letter score by 2

Tile Values

Each letter has a point value. Rarer letters are worth more. There are 104 tiles in total, including 2 blank tiles worth 0 points.

A 1 x9
B 4 x2
C 4 x2
D 2 x5
E 1 x13
F 4 x2
G 3 x3
H 3 x4
I 1 x8
J 10 x1
K 5 x1
L 2 x4
M 4 x2
N 2 x5
O 1 x8
P 4 x2
Q 10 x1
R 1 x6
S 1 x5
T 1 x7
U 2 x4
V 5 x2
W 4 x2
X 8 x1
Y 3 x2
Z 10 x1
? 0 x2

Scoring

  • Add up the values of all tiles in each new word formed.
  • Apply letter multipliers (DL, TL) before word multipliers (DW, TW).
  • Premium squares only count on the turn the tile is placed.
  • If you form multiple words in one turn, all are scored.
  • Using all 7 tiles in one turn earns a 35-point bonus.

Turn Options

  • Play: Place one or more tiles on the board to form a valid word.
  • Swap: Exchange one or more tiles for new ones from the bag (requires 7+ tiles in bag). Ends your turn.
  • Pass: Skip your turn without playing or swapping tiles.
  • Resign: Forfeit the game. Your opponent wins immediately.

Power-Ups

Power-ups can be purchased from the Market with credits. Each can be used once per game.

Word Radar Scans the board and highlights all positions where valid words can be played.
Swap+ Swap any number of tiles from your rack without losing your turn.
Hindsight After your opponent plays, see what the highest-scoring move was on your previous turn.
Time Warp Grants you an immediate extra turn after your current play.

FAQ

How many tiles do I start with?

Each player starts with 7 tiles drawn randomly from the tile bag.

Who goes first?

The player who creates the game goes first. The first word must cover the center (star) square.

Can I use proper nouns?

No. Only standard dictionary words are allowed. No proper nouns, abbreviations, or hyphenated words.

What happens with blank tiles?

Blank tiles can represent any letter. When you place one, you choose the letter. Blank tiles score 0 points.

How does the game end?

The game ends when a player uses all their tiles and the bag is empty, or after 6 consecutive scoreless turns, or if a player resigns.

How does the rating system work?

Lexikon uses a Glicko-2 rating system. Your rating increases when you win and decreases when you lose, adjusted by your opponent's strength.