Deluxe Turntable Scrabble

by Hasbro

Product Features

• Scrabble Brand Crossword Game: Deluxe Edition
• This deluxe version of the one and only all-American crossword game has a rotating board so you can analyze all the angles!
• Also included is built-in storage and a cloth bag to store your tiles
• Comes with new 'Shorter Game' rules and a timer
• 2 to 4 Players

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17 x 16 x 2.8 inches ; 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00000IWH9
• Item model number: 04034
• Our recommended age: 8 years and up
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,348 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (226 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Editorial Review

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

Product Description

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

384 of 391 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A cheaper version of the old Deluxe Edition, August 14, 2003

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Y. Leventhal (Oak Hill, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Deluxe Turntable Scrabble (Toy)

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.

62 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Rather disappointed well below my expectations, September 29, 2006

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MicTrik "mictrik" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Deluxe Turntable Scrabble (Toy)

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..."

78 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The adjumct parts are definitely not "deluxe"!, November 11, 2003

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"wendyjackaz" (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Deluxe Turntable Scrabble (Toy)

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.