Think Creatively
Each mission invites players to solve, imagine and discover.
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The Word Onyx Mission Cards
Children Playing Word Onyx
Children Playing Word Onyx in the Classroom
WORD ONYX MISSION CARDS
Turn Everyday Moments
Think · Move · Discover · Achieve
Turn Everyday Moments
Into Exciting Missions.
A fun activity-card game that builds thinking, creativity, communication, practical skills and coordination — played on its own, or alongside the Word Onyx Spelling Cards and Quest Game.
- 2+ Players or Teams
- Ages 6+
- 3–5 Missions per Player
A NEW KIND OF ACTIVITY GAME
Everyday moments.
Everyday moments.
Extraordinary challenges.
Mission Cards turn simple activities into exciting challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.
Move & Explore
Physical missions build coordination, balance and confidence.
Express & Create
Art, music, storytelling and imaginative challenges let children shine.
Learn Together
Players can work alone or in teams — building communication and cooperation.
THE FIVE MISSION DESTINATIONS
Five destinations.
Five destinations.
Five ways to grow.
Each Mission Card belongs to one of five destinations — each testing a different skill.
Brain Field
Puzzles, memory, observation and problem-solving.
Farmyard
Practical tasks inspired by farm produce, seeds, nature and everyday skills.
Creative Corner
Art, music, dance, imagination, performance and storytelling.
Classroom
Spelling, vocabulary, reading, speaking and language activities.
Sports Arena
Movement, balance, coordination and safe physical challenges.
CHOOSE HOW TO PLAY
One deck.
One deck.
Many ways to enjoy it.
Play solo, head-to-head, in teams, or as a party or classroom game.
Solo Mission
Draw a card, attempt the mission, record your score — and try to beat your best.
Head-to-Head Challenge
Players take turns drawing missions with equal time limits. Highest score wins.
Team Mission
Teams work together on the card. The facilitator checks whether the mission was met.
Party or Classroom Game
Large groups form teams and appoint a facilitator to manage timing and scores.
HOW TO PLAY
Eight simple steps
Eight simple steps
per mission.
Every turn follows the same rhythm — draw, read, attempt, and award.
Draw a Mission Card
On your turn, draw the top card from the deck or selected destination pile.
Read the Challenge
Read the mission aloud. Make sure everyone understands the task, time limit, equipment, and points.
Get Ready
Set out materials, check the area is safe, and start the timer only when the player is ready.
Attempt the Mission
The player completes the task as printed. Others must not interfere unless teamwork is part of the mission.
Check the Result
The facilitator checks whether the success conditions are met — fairly and consistently.
Award Points
Award the printed points on success. If not completed, award zero unless the card states otherwise.
Record & Reset
Write the score on the score sheet, discard the card, and reset any equipment.
Next Player
Pass to the next player. Continue until the agreed number of rounds is complete.
SCORING & WINNING
Simple scoring.
Simple scoring.
Clear winning.
Each card shows its points. Complete the mission — earn the points.
EXAMPLE SCORE SHEET
Round
Result
Points
1
Mission completed
5
2
Mission not completed
0
3
Mission completed
17
Total
22
Tie-breaker: tied players draw one additional mission — highest score wins. Repeat with a new mission if needed.
COMBINE WITH SPELLING CARDS & QUEST
One adventure.
One adventure.
Two scoring layers.
For a longer game, use Mission Cards alongside Word Onyx Spelling Cards and the Quest Game.
Form a Word
Use the Spelling Cards according to their rules to make a valid word.
Score Your Word
Calculate word points using the official Word Onyx letter values.
Draw a Mission
Draw a Mission Card and attempt the challenge.
Record Separately
Write word points and mission points on separate lines.
Add Together
Sum both layers to get that turn’s total.
Important: A failed mission does not cancel points earned for a valid word. Mission points are a separate bonus.
FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS & FACILITATORS
A game that
A game that
quietly teaches.
Mission Cards are designed to make learning feel effortless — through play, challenge, and shared moments.
- 🌟Praise effortCelebrate creativity, persistence and teamwork — not only winning.
- 🧩Let children try firstAllow independent attempts before offering help.
- 🎯Match missions to the groupPick destinations and challenges that suit the players and the space.
- 🕒Keep rounds shortEspecially for younger players and larger groups.
INSIDE THE MISSIONS
Real moments
Real moments
from the challenge.
See children and families taking on missions with curiosity and joy.
SAFETY RULES
Safe play.
Safe play.
Every time.
Mission Cards include physical activities — safety comes first.
✓ Supervise physical missions
An adult should supervise children during physical challenges.
✓ Clear the space
Remove obstacles, spills and hazards before starting.
✓ Safe materials only
No eating or tasting materials unless the card permits and an adult confirms it’s safe.
✓ Adapt for ability
Skip or adapt any mission unsuitable for a player’s age or ability.
START YOUR MISSIONS TODAY
Think boldly. Move safely.
Think boldly. Move safely.
Discover something new.
Get the Word Onyx Mission Cards and turn any moment into an adventure.