Worker Bee cont’d Version C – Honeycombs Puzzle Scoring
5. Players quickly check the honeycomb of the Work together to build a crea�ve honeycomb 1 match = 1 point
player nearest to them to see if anyone has 1 core connec�on = 5 points
broken rules 1 and/or 2 (see rules 1 & 2 in the 1. All �les are placed face up on the table as you Unused �le = minus 1 point (Worker Bee Version
next column). If so, deduct points accordingly. would with a puzzle. Only)
However, if the player finishing first is in 2. Players work together to build one honeycomb.
viola�on of the rules, the round resumes un�l The object of this game is to make as many How to Score
someone finishes with a mistake free connec�ons as possible. 1. Count your core connec�on points first
honeycomb. 3. Tiles can be moved around at any �me, by 2. Count your matches. To ensure accuracy when
6. Next, each player calculates their points for the any player. coun�ng, points should be tallied while you
round - (See Scoring) and tells the 4. Work at your own pace as everyone contrib-
scorekeeper. The scorekeeper keeps a running disassemble your honeycomb. As you remove
utes at the same �me. each �le, count the number of matches
tally of everyone’s points.
5. When all �les are connected to the players’ it has. (see piture below)
7. Return all �les to the bag to prepare for sa�sfac�on the game is over.
another round. 3. Minus your nega�ve points.
6+ 1-8 15-30 8. The player with the most points a�er 3 rounds
6. This is a non-compe��ve version; count the
total points and record your score if you want.
is crowned Queen Bee.
Ages Players Minutes
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Honeycombs™ has three dis�nct ways to play, 2. Draw one �le and place it face up in the center
of the table. you cannot string �les together in a train to finish
each varying in speed and compe��veness. quickly.
Choose the one that’s right for you. 3. Each player draws three �les from the bag.
4. Moving clockwise, players choose one of their
three �les and connects it to the honeycomb. Single
One point is earned for every match made and
it is added the player’s total. Match Tile
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6. When all 52 �les have been connected to the
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with the most points is the champion. sides. In the One Big Honeycomb version, the
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earn. If the symbols do not match, the �les indicated in the center of the �le. To maximize core connec�on bonus of 5 points. This bonus is
cannot be connected. The only excep�on is the their value, be strategic in how you use them. in addi�on to the points received from the
honeybee; which is wild and can be matched with connec�on(s) themselves.
any other symbol. Each �le has the poten�al of Double Points: When playing a �le
being matched on all six sides. marked with the Doube Points symbol, Rule 2: Mismatched Connection
all points earned are doubled. If a mismatched connec�on is discovered when
the round ends, the player must remove the �le
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Fast-paced compe��on between opponents to steal another player’s turn. Before and forfeits 2 points even though 1 of the
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indicate you are stealing their turn. Lay
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1. Divide �les evenly among all players/teams. Replenish your hand to 3 �les.
2 players = 26 �les each, 3 players = 17 �les Mismatch
Con�nue with the next scheduled
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4. The first player to connect all their �les Core Connec�on Tile
together yells “HONEYCOMBS”. This signifies Wild Tile: Player chooses 1 symbol on
the end of the round and all other players must this �le to become wild. It can now be
immediately stop. matched with any symbol.
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