There are apparently multiple ways to play it here, too!
I play it just how the link says. Likely because they're the same rules as the box has.
But Lois and Clark played it differently. And a friend of mine confirms having played it as they do.
Maybe because that makes more sense with two or three players? But when you have a whole bunch or players, the other way works better?
Anyway, Boggle rules aside, this was a fun and clever little fic. Thanks, Barb!
