Constellation Game Rules

Game Overview

Constellation is a word game where players provide answers for different categories that start with a specific letter. The game is played in rounds, with each round using a different letter.

Basic Gameplay

1. Each round has a randomly selected letter and 5 categories.
2. Players must provide answers for each category that start with the round's letter.
3. Any player can stop the round at any time by clicking the "Stop" button.
4. After a round is stopped, all answers are verified and scored.
5. The game continues for multiple rounds, with scores accumulating across rounds.

Scoring Rules

Answer Scoring

• 2 points for a unique valid answer (no other player gave the same answer)
• 1 point for a non-unique valid answer (other players gave the same answer)
• 0 points for invalid answers or blank entries

Stopper Bonus/Penalty

• +2 bonus points for the player who stops the round if ALL their answers are valid
• No bonus or penalty for the stopper if SOME of their answers are valid
• -2 penalty points for the stopper if NONE of their answers are valid

Answer Validation

Valid Answers Must:

• Start with the round's letter
• Be a real, existing thing in the given category
• Be correctly spelled (with minor typos allowed)
• Be appropriate for the category

Note: Answer validation is performed automatically using AI to ensure fair and consistent judging.