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STOP! Word Duel Guide: How a match works
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OverviewSTOP! Word Duel is a word game for two to four players where everyone races to fill in five categories using a single starting letter, then slams the STOP button before anyone else can.
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STOP! Word Duel
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How a match works
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In short
Every match runs for three rounds, and each round gives you one letter and five categories to fill.
At the start of each round the game picks one letter and shows you five categories. You type an answer for each category — every answer must start with that letter. When you are done, you hit STOP. If you press it before anyone else, the remaining players get less time to finish their answers. After three rounds the player with the most points wins.
- Check the letter note which letter starts every answer this round.
- Read the categories there are five of them, and you need a word for each.
- Type your answers every word must begin with the round's letter.
- Hit STOP press it as soon as you are ready to lock in your answers.
- Review the results after each round you can see every player's answers before the next one begins.
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How points are calculated
WarnIn short
Duplicate answers score nothing, so original thinking is the fastest way to build a lead.
The scoring system rewards answers nobody else wrote. If two or more players write the same word for a category, everyone who wrote it gets zero points for that slot. Write something no other player thought of and you earn double points for that category. Your total across all three rounds decides the winner.
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An answer that matches another player's scores zero points, even if it is correct.
An answer only you wrote scores double points for that category.
An answer that does not start with the round's letter earns nothing.
An answer that does not fit the category earns nothing.
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Rooms, players, and waiting
Summary
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Rooms hold up to 26 people, but actual matches run with two to four players.
If a full group of human players does not form, you can switch to a bot to get started right away.
- Room capacity up to 26 players can be in one room at the same time.
- Match size each game is played between two and four players.
- Bot fallback switching to a bot lets you start immediately without waiting.
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Spending your in-game cash
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In short
Winning matches earns cash you can spend on chair designs and STOP sounds.
Every match you win adds in-game cash to your balance. That cash can be used to unlock two types of cosmetics: chair designs and STOP sounds that play when you hit the button. Beyond match wins, daily gifts and one-time playtime rewards also add to what you can collect.
- Win matches to earn in-game cash.
- Spend cash on new chair designs.
- Spend cash on new STOP sounds.
- Claim your daily gift each time you log in.
- Pick up one-time playtime rewards as you hit play-time milestones.
Glossary
Glossary- STOP
- The button you press to submit your answers; hitting it first shortens the time other players have left.
- Unique answer
- An answer that no other player wrote, which earns double points for that category.
- Bot
- A computer-controlled opponent you can play against when no human players are available.
- In-game cash
- The currency you earn by winning matches, used to unlock chair designs and STOP sounds.
Common questions
FAQWhat happens if my answer does not fit the category?
The game checks every answer against its category and the required starting letter. If your word does not fit the category or does not start with the round's letter, you earn no points for that slot.
Can I play if nobody else is online?
Yes. When no human opponent is available, you can switch to a bot match and play immediately. Bot matches still reward you with in-game cash.
Updated Nov 7, 2026
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