Handsome

About this board game

Handsome is a wordplay game for 2–6 players that takes about 20 minutes to play. Each round, players create words using letters from a common pool together with personal letter cards held in hand.

Making the longest word is not the only path to points. To score, you are also looking to create words that use the most cards of a single suit. With three suits available for scoring, every round presents multiple opportunities for each player to earn points.

This creates a focused challenge around both word construction and card use. The available letters may help you form a word, but the cards you choose to include can determine whether that word delivers a scoring opportunity.

• Build words from a common pool of letters and cards from your hand.
• Look beyond word length and aim to use the most cards of one suit.
• Choose among three suits that can provide scoring opportunities.
• Continue playing until a player reaches 9 points.

Because each round can offer several ways for players to score, Handsome keeps its wordplay centered on decisions rather than a single measure of success. The goal is to shape words that make the best use of the cards available to you.

Released in 2019, Handsome offers an evening of wordplay for a small group or a full table of six. Its straightforward scoring target and compact play time make it a concise choice for players who enjoy forming words while watching how suits affect their scoring options.