Scrabble Journey [Old Version]

by Encore

Product Features

• Two Game Modes - Quest and Quick Play
• Adventurous Gameplay based on Classic Fun
• Bonuses and Rewards
• Helpful Features and HintsSystem Requirements
• Windows XP/Vista

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0014ZWK3A
• Item model number: 16080
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 27, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,784 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)

Product Description

Around the world in 26 letters. · Travel the globe to exotic locales! · Jump into a Scrabble game quickly! · Collect 30 hidden achievements! · All-new art & animation brings the 1800s to life.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Like to spell words? This is the game for you., November 15, 2008

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Elaine "RudeGubmintWorker" (Tacoma, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scrabble Journey [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

Yes, it's a Scrabble game, the main point of which is to spell words to win.

I think, however, if you are looking for a game that is a good "strategy" game, or is exciting, or gives you "rewards", you will be sorely disappointed.

I have completed several levels of the game. The object of the game is to travel from the beginning destination point to the end destination point without getting stuck within 80 days. Each "city" is a board, laid out with "roadblocks", in varying degrees of difficulty. There are sections of each board where you have to plan your words carefully, so that you don't get stuck with no where to go.

Each board contains treasure chests holding bonus points, golden letter tiles and trinkets. I have yet to see any benefit of collecting these treasures. I, in fact, have read all the rules on the game, and have done Internet searches to find a reason I should collect the treasures. I have not found one, so I have stopped bothering.

Unlike other spelling games I have played, this one has not given me a ranking or a grade, nor has it listed my best word or my longest word.

***EDIT to add - I don't know if it's my specific copy or if it is a game-wide problem, but my disc has several errors. I have reached the end of the game, and now, I cannot play the levels I have "unlocked" because the game cannot "find" me. During the course of the game, I frequently began at a stopping point to continue, only to find the board had been completely cleared as if I had never played it.***

I recommend purchasing this game USED - don't pay full price.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Where in the World is Scrabble San Diego?, May 3, 2008

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TomR (Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scrabble Journey [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

I'm disappointed in this game. It doesn't have a computer player that you play against so you just kind of play against yourself. You just keep putting words together to take you from one end of the board (your origin city) to the other end of the board (your destination city). I would much rather have the computer or another player create words every other turn than just keep building on my own words.
I was too bored to ever go beyond level two so maybe it somehow gets more exciting as you advance.
I'd much rather play real Scrabble than the Scrabble version of Where in the world is Carmen San Diego.
I do think elementary school kids might like this to help with their spelling though.
Would someone please recommend a good Scrabble game for PC? Thanks!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Scrap this Scrabble game, April 30, 2009

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Grammy (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scrabble Journey [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

This was a huge disappointment. The board is unlike a regular Scrabble board. There are areas that contain lakes, etc, which do not have word squares. In other words, it's like a map, not a Scrabble board. As you progress, the game play area squares become very limited. To increase the irritation, the tiles which you are dealt are often a nightmare to put in play on a limited board. If you want a relaxing game, this is not a good choice. This was a costly game which used the Scrabble name to grab your money.