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SOS Word Grid Game
Suggested ages: 8–12; younger children may need a reader
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Instructions & usage
A tiny owl. A clever next move. Build an SOS before your opponent spots it.
SOS Word Grid Game is a shared-sheet game for two players. Most points wins; equal scores are a draw. Tally points below.
Players: 2 · Time: about 12 minutes · Equipment: Pencils.
How to play
- Share the grid. Take turns writing S or O in any empty square.
- Each new straight SOS (across, down or diagonal) scores 1 point.
- Count every new SOS through your letter, including overlaps.
- Score? Take another turn. No score? Pass. Full board ends play.
- Most points wins; equal scores are a draw. Tally points below.
Example of a turn
Writing O between two S letters makes SOS and earns another turn.
Scoring and finishing
Score? Take another turn. No score? Pass. Full board ends play. Most points wins; equal scores are a draw. Tally points below.
At home and in the classroom
Print one sheet per pair and agree who starts before playing. Read the example aloud, then let the pair check the printed rules when needed. Ask players to explain one choice they made. Taking turns and following a shared rule are part of the activity.
Try a variation
Swap starting players and play again.
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What you’ll need
Pencils
Make the most of it
Writing O between two S letters makes SOS and earns another turn.
Printing tips
Check the file’s paper size and print one test page. Choose “fit” if edges are clipped.
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