Here's a monumental challenge for word fanatics. Randomly allocate 36 black (neutral) pyramids to the 10x10 board's central (lettered) spaces. Thirty pyramids in each of four
player colors begin in random stacks of five on the spaces flanking the center. Each
pyramid represents one numbered letter, shown on all sides.

Each turn, shift any number of colored pyramids visible at the start of your turn to vacant
spaces or atop other pyramids, to form one word in crossword fashion from your
viewpoint. Remove and score all pyramids used. Printed letters (non-scoring) revealed
by the earlier removal of black pyramids may help form words.

Play ends when the last pyramid of any player color has been removed. The player with
the highest score wins--after everyone painfully deducts the total value of their unused pyramids.

We have no cross words about either this remarkable game or its classy
components!

Many thanks to GAMES Magazine and to John J. McCallion for allowing us to reprint this review.
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Crossword Pyramids the word game strong enough to compete with video games
and TV. Kids Love to play ….again and again.

Diane Russel , Kids Fun Zone
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Crossword Pyramids is absolutely my secret tip of the Nuermberg Toy Fair.

Martin Distler, Editor Toys Toys Toys Magazine
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The ultimate fun for crossword puzzle lovers packaged in a competitive board game
format.

Hartmut Tamcke, Contributing Editor Sudanzeiger Germany
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Crossword Pyramids is a complete new take on a word game. This game is an
absolute must for people that love to manipulate letters.

Michael Weber, Game World
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The Bottom Line - If you love crossword games and puzzles, you'll love Crossword
Pyramids. Will your opponents offer better choices or spoil your plan? The motto of
the game is "Spell to Win!" The educational value, ease of play, and all ages interacting
together makes Crossword Pyramids an excellent choice for home schooling families.

Home Schooling Guide, Beverly Hernandez
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“These pyramids don’t have New Age powers, but we can guarantee that language
lovers will find this impressive game a heavenly alternative to Scrabble.

Robin H.King and John J.McCallion, Games Magazine, October 2003
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Dear Jeff,

I wanted to let you know how much my family and I have enjoyed Crossword Pyramids.
It is a delightful game during which players can be either very competitive or just enjoy
playing it while spending time together. Thank you again for kindly sharing this game
with me. You deserve a great deal of credit for creating an enjoyable and stimulating
way to spend some free time.

Carolyn Andrews, Word List Manager
Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee
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I highly recommend this game for wordsmiths. This game finally allows us to spell to
our hearts content. If you have any kids that could use help with their spelling this game
is a must.

Simone Hill 4th grade English Teacher
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