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It's still hard to get a triple word score, the tiles are still made of wood, there's only one "X" in the whole box, and family feuds are increasing exponentially. But after 50 years, Scrabble has had a face-lift: a swivel base allows the board to turn so players don't have to work upside down, a plastic grid helps keep tiles in line, and a handy bag stores the letters when they're not in use. The premise hasn't changed at all--two to four players battle it out to make high-scoring words from seven little letters--so choose a dictionary before play begins to avoid ugly confrontations. --Lynne Sampson
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A sleek upscale version of the classic crossword game! You won't have to work upside-down with this rotating board! And ridged letter spaces keep all those high-scoring words in place! It's easy to keep game pieces together ---board features built-in storage, plus drawstring bag for tiles! Handsome burgundy wood tiles rest on large letter racks with letter distribution counter! Includes new "shorter game" rules, plus a timer! For 2 to 4 players. Winner of the CLASSIC Award by Parent's Choice Awards. Ages: 8 & UP.
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388 of 395 people found the following review helpful
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We have the standard Scrabble set. But when I played with an old (1980s?) Deluxe Edition Scrabble with raised grids and swivel board, I immediately ordered a Deluxe Edition for myself. But I am greatly disappointed by this new Deluxe Edition.
This item in general is of cheaper make than the older Deluxe Edition. The grids are shallow, so the tiles are not securely anchored in each slot--a major reason for my purchase. The turntable as well as the tile holders are flimsy, made of cheap plastic. (If you use the pedestal for the turntable, your board will rise about 4 to 5 inches above your table!) For [money amount], one'd think that MB would be able to maintain the quality of this classic game, if not improving upon the older version.
That being said, this version still will perform better than the standard edition. So if you want a brand new Scrabble game, this is definitely the one to get. And, if you play on the floor a lot, maybe you actually will like the high-platform game board. On the other hand, if you want a Deluxe Edition because an older set impressed you at some point, this is NOT the one.
One can get the older Deluxe Edition on eBay.
63 of 64 people found the following review helpful
I purchased this game believing it was very similar if not the same as the 80's version; it is not even close... I then returned the game rather than deal with its inferior quality... I later wrote the following to the manufactures.
" I purchased a Deluxe Scrabble game and later returned it when i found the tiles tend to slide along the playing board as the grid is not raised high enough to prevent this from occuring. Additionally the board is much harder to read than the previous deluxe version as the newer editions writing seems dull when compared to the older version. Basicly the operation, look and feel of the new deluxe game seems significantly lower in quality. What year did you start producing these newer (cheaper) versions of the deluxe game? I would like to find an older one perhaps on the used market because this one is just way too cheap. Too bad product development had to change what was once a very good product. Incidently, I noticed this evening that I am not the only person who has complained in writing. The Amazon.com reviews of this game overwhelmingly portray the same story; wish i had read them before i made the purchase. Hopefully someone will recognize this at MB/Hasbro and return the game to its older form or sell the rights to another manufacturer with a greater comitment to product quality..."
" I purchased a Deluxe Scrabble game and later returned it when i found the tiles tend to slide along the playing board as the grid is not raised high enough to prevent this from occuring. Additionally the board is much harder to read than the previous deluxe version as the newer editions writing seems dull when compared to the older version. Basicly the operation, look and feel of the new deluxe game seems significantly lower in quality. What year did you start producing these newer (cheaper) versions of the deluxe game? I would like to find an older one perhaps on the used market because this one is just way too cheap. Too bad product development had to change what was once a very good product. Incidently, I noticed this evening that I am not the only person who has complained in writing. The Amazon.com reviews of this game overwhelmingly portray the same story; wish i had read them before i made the purchase. Hopefully someone will recognize this at MB/Hasbro and return the game to its older form or sell the rights to another manufacturer with a greater comitment to product quality..."
78 of 81 people found the following review helpful
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Within 6 months of purchase, the letter distribution strips have become unreadable. The wood tiles are of poor quality, very rough, and the paint on the letters is almost gone on many of the tiles. We have therefore retrieved the tiles from our older "non-deluxe" edition in order to be able to play with readable tiles which feel smooth to the touch. This is extremely disappointing since we paid top dollar for the "best" that Parker Bros. offers in this game. We play in tournaments and are members of the National Scrabble Association, so we expected much better quality.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Excellent!
I was very happy with the quality of this board game. My family played it during the Thanksgiving holidays and I decided to purchase the exact make and model for our home when we... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Darien_mary
Excellent pastime for Seniors
While this it is fun filled and educational game/toy, the quality of the game is not supported by the excessive cost.
Published 6 months ago by Catherine
srabble
it came as advertised, all pieces were present and the overall game was in the condition that it had been represented...and it came promptly
Published 7 months ago by Patricia A. Bailey
Super Double-Throwdown Scrabble
Very nice game. Use it in our RV. The grid keeps the pieces from flying all over the table whilst driving. Highly recommend this to anyone. Read more
Published 11 months ago by WCRipley
Turntable and grid are great, but Deluxe Editions still needs...
I've been a fan of Scrabble and its many online clones and derivations for a long time. I had the chance to try out this Deluxe Edition over the weekend with friends and had a... Read more
Published 20 months ago by buru buru piggu
the only thing deluxe is the price
this product is exteremely pricey i expected the premiere edition for this price
instead i got a plastic turntable and a product probably worth $40-50.00 save your money!!!!! Read more
instead i got a plastic turntable and a product probably worth $40-50.00 save your money!!!!! Read more
Published 22 months ago by esther
Scrabble Deluxe with Turntable
Game in excellent condition. Delivery prompt ahead of schedule. Will order again.
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Published on November 4, 2009 by Janice S. Gulick
Nothing Deluxe about this "Deluxe" Version
This Scrabble set is definitely not worth the $145 I paid for it. As as matter of fact, it is not worth any amount of money. If you're thinking of buying it: DON'T. Read more
Published on October 9, 2009 by J. J. McInerney
Deluxe turntable Scrabble
I was disappointed in that my granddaughter's version is unlike mine. The board is totally colorless unlike mine where there is a color code to each double or triple letter or... Read more
Published on August 30, 2009 by Audrey Shapiro
price
Maybe some one needs to check if you have the right price listed. I can buy this from Hasbro and walmart for 29.99. Did someone make a error???
Published on March 21, 2009 by Bonita L. Miller
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