(from November 2013)
How do you play Sparkle with two (maybe three) players? Answer: Enlist the help of plush friends.Vanessa loves to do this and intentionally causes participants to give incorrect spellings so she can direct them to sit down.
Zane: "Wait. Wait. But guys I eat apples. Apples eat grapes. And I like apples."
Zane: "Wait. Wait.
Mommy: "Once."
Vanessa: "Which word?"
Mommy: "What do you mean? I said once."
Vanessa: "She wants that? Or once upon a time?"
Mommy: "Great question, Vanessa!"
Vanessa was really impressive with keeping track of the players who had to sit down. After going through a long list of words, and presenting the last one (animal), Vanessa yelled, "Yay! Baby is the winner!"