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Boggled about Boggle Trivia Quiz

A quiz about the rules and history of the game of Boggle. I hope you enjoy the quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by Triviaballer. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Triviaballer

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
218,638

Updated
Apr 01 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1076

Last 3 plays: JDHall72 (6/10), Guest 12 (7/10), Guest 172 (4/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

1. In the standard 4X4 arrangement, what is the minimum number of letters for an acceptable word? Hint

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2. If two competing players both list the same word, how many points do they each get for that word? Hint

-1

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3. How many points is a five letter word worth in the standard Boggle game? Hint

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4. Of the following choices, which is an acceptable Boggle word play? Hint

Making a two letter word.

Using the same individual letter tile twice in one word.

Making a plural form of a noun.

Making a proper noun word.

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5. In what year was Boggle invented? Hint

1940

1872

1972

2000

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6. What individual invented the game of Boggle? Hint

Walt Disney

Shigeru Miyamoto

Allan Turoff

Alfred Butts

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7. How many minutes are allowed per round in a standard Boggle game Hint

1.5

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8. Find the highest scoring word in the following Boggle formation:
S A H J
T R I E
O V N D
U B W I

Answer: (One Word (the word is eight letters long and one of the rows is not used))

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9. How many points are deducted from a player's score if he/she plays an invalid word? Hint

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10. How many words can be made from this combination of letters: "aet" Hint

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Most Recent Scores

Mar 28 2025 : JDHall72: 6/10
Mar 10 2025 : Guest 12: 7/10
Mar 05 2025 : Guest 172: 4/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the standard 4X4 arrangement, what is the minimum number of letters for an acceptable word?

Answer: 3

In some 5X5 board arrangements the minimum is four letters. There are over 100 acceptable three letter words in Boggle.

2. If two competing players both list the same word, how many points do they each get for that word?

Answer: 0

This feature encourages players to find more difficult words. However, in games with greater than two players, many obscure words are likely to be found by multiple players.

3. How many points is a five letter word worth in the standard Boggle game?

Answer: 2

The point values are as follows: 3-4 letters = 1 point, 5 letters = 2 points, 6 letters = 3 points, 7 letters = 5 points, 8+ letters = 11 points.

4. Of the following choices, which is an acceptable Boggle word play?

Answer: Making a plural form of a noun.

Plurals are a very easy way to find words and score points in Boggle. The same letter may be used in a word if it is on a different tile. Proper nouns and two letter words are not acceptable word plays.

5. In what year was Boggle invented?

Answer: 1972

At its inception Boggle was designed to be portable, easy to learn, and incredibly addicting. I feel it succeeds on all levels.

6. What individual invented the game of Boggle?

Answer: Allan Turoff

Miyamoto is a mastermind behind many Nintendo games, Butts was the inventor of Scrabble, and Disney founded an entertainment company.

7. How many minutes are allowed per round in a standard Boggle game

Answer: 3

Three minutes is the official time as per the rules, but as with all games, players can agree to amend the rules to their liking.

8. Find the highest scoring word in the following Boggle formation: S A H J T R I E O V N D U B W I

Answer: Strained

Be on the lookout for -ed, -er, and -ing endings to words as they usually provide endings for multiple words.

9. How many points are deducted from a player's score if he/she plays an invalid word?

Answer: 0

No points are lost if your word is not valid. This feature enables players to play quickly and not get penalized for making a mistake or trying a new word combination.

10. How many words can be made from this combination of letters: "aet"

Answer: 5

The following words can be made: eat, eta, ate, tae, tea.

Source: Author Triviaballer

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