JIVO Scrabble

Jivo Scrabble is a variation of Scrabble that has been created to add an aspect of fun into Scrabble.It's a game where you are urged to form words that are part of the new pop culture, as well as slang and derogatory terms. Inappropriate words and words not found in a dictionarty are integral to this game

== Jivo Scrabble Information ==
Jivo Scrabble is an innovative idea for Scrabble fans to use their existing baord for a fun in-between game to relax them and have a good laugh.

== Point Calculation ==
Regular points are calculated based on the letters used and the double or tripple word/letter spaces on the Scrabble Board.
Special '''Style Points''' are awarded based on the majority of votes of all players. The person that wrote the word has no vote. Style Points are awarded as the following:
0 - No creativity, the word would be found in a dictionary
5 - acceptable level of creativity
10 - good level of creativity
15 - great level of creativity
In case the players cannot agree on style points, two courses of actions can be taken:- take the majority of the votes favoring a certain style level.- or calculate the average of each style level awarded
It is advisable to agree on this prior to starting the game.
All the rest of the Scrabble rules apply.

== Word Verification ==
If disagereements occur on whether this is an acceptable word, you can use the Word Verification Guide.If no agreement is made, players can vote on wether such word is permissible or not.If a word is not accepted by the players, the original player does not loose his turn, he should remove them and try another time. If the player repeatedly abuses this rule, style points can be affected.

== Word Verification Guide ==
If the answer to those questions is "yes" then the word is permissible:- Can this word be used in a meaningful sentence or expression?- Does this sound like a word used by any group of people, regardless of spelling?- Is this a word in the dictionary? (it can be used, but zero Style points would be awarded)- Does it make sense to the players around the table?If it does not make sense to the players, a one sentence explanation can be given. If it still does not make sense then the word needs to be removed.

== History ==
Jivo Scrabble is a variation of Scrabble proposed by Chris Pflaumer, a British/American residing in Egypt at the time. No copyright for it exists for Jovi Scrabble, it is simply an idea to add a little fun to a wonderful game.It was first referred to on Chris's blog on June 27th, 2007

== References ==
http://christhebrit.nomadlife.org/2007/06/dominated-13-pts.aspx#comments