A method for hosting a word-based lottery game having a plurality of
players is disclosed. A player selects a plurality of cells from a
playslip and these cells will be converted to a plurality of letters and
symbols by a lottery game machine. The player will use these letters and
symbols along with one or more letter(s) drawn by the lottery to form
words and compare these words with a list of words. For each formed word
that is on the list, a point is awarded and extra bonus points may be
awarded to some special words. The total points obtained by the player is
compared with a prize table and the player is awarded a prize according
to the prize table.