Q-Less (game)

Q-Less
Components of Q-Less
DesignersTom Sturdevant
Players1
Websitehttps://qlessgame.com/

Q-Less is a single-player word puzzle game in which the player rolls 12 dice and uses the resulting letters to form connected words in a crossword-style arrangement.[1][2] It was invented by game designer Tom Sturdevant.[1][3] Its name comes from the omission of the letter Q from the dice.[2][3]

Gameplay

According to the game's official rules, the player rolls the dice and attempts to use all 12 letters to make words that connect.[1] Words must be at least three letters long, proper nouns and names are not allowed, and there is no time limit or scoring.[1] Most rolls can be solved, but not all; the player must roll again if no solution can be found.[1][2]

History

In an interview, inventor Tom Sturdevant said the idea for a solitaire word game played with dice came to him during a road trip in the early 2000s.[3] He began prototyping the game by using press-on letters on blank dice.[3] To make the gameplay smoother, the letter Q was removed, which also informed the game's name.[1][3] The game was released in 2018.[1]

Reception

Writing for Geeks Under Grace, Spencer Patterson described Q-Less as an "enjoyable challenge" and recommended it as a portable word puzzle.[2] Cathy Duffy Reviews described the game as a simple activity that reinforces spelling and vocabulary skills.[4] The game and its inventor have been featured in local television coverage, including a WSMV segment demonstrating how to play the game.[5] Sturdevant has also been interviewed on the board game podcast Thespokentoken.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Q-Less | The Crossword Solitaire Game". Q-Less. Retrieved 2026-02-07.
  2. ^ a b c d Patterson, Spencer (2022-11-12). "Review – Q-Less". Geeks Under Grace. Retrieved 2026-02-07.
  3. ^ a b c d e Papadatos, Markos (2024-10-23). "Chatting with Tom Sturdevant: Inventor of the game Q-Less". Digital Journal. Retrieved 2026-02-07.
  4. ^ "Q-Less Crossword Solitaire Dice Game". Cathy Duffy Reviews. 2025-05-01. Retrieved 2026-02-07.
  5. ^ Q-Less Inventor Shares How to Play Crossword Solitaire Game. 2024-12-03. Retrieved 2026-02-07 – via www.wsmv.com.
  6. ^ "Thespokentoken's podcast: Episode 119 Special Interview with Tom Sturdevant". thespokentoken.libsyn.com. Retrieved 2026-02-07.

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