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72 of 81 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
great game, but one complaint..., October 23, 1999
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars
This review is from: Scrabble Crossword Game (Toy)
I love Scrabble and bought this item to replace an older set. I'd give it five stars, and it probably should still get five since the game is the same, but.... Here are my aesthetic 'issues' with this newer release of the flat board and wood tile version: 1) the playing area is not centered in the folding board; very displeasing 2) the tiles are made of lighter wood (pine instead of oak? I don't know my woods, but this one is light) 3) the tile trays are less rounded and more squared-off in profile (yes, this is very picky) This game mas previously been produced by both Milton-Bradley and Shelchow & Righter, and both did a better job than Hasbro with this one. Consider the small travel version with a plastic grid and small, thick wood tiles -- even for home use, that's how disappointing this one is.
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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
the board will not lay flat ., November 16, 1999
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars
This review is from: Scrabble Crossword Game (Toy)
the board will not lay flat and this presents a real inconvenience. otherwise the game is wonderful and stimulating to the mind. As I said however, am disenchanted with the board construction.
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25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best games ever invented, June 28, 2000
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars
This review is from: Scrabble Crossword Game (Toy)
Scrabble is one of the best, most challenging games invented. Up to four players choose seven letter tiles each, and they must use them to produce words that connect with other tiles already on the board to form horizontal and vertically arranged words -- like a crossword puzzle. Sound easy to play? It is. But it's not easy to master. I grew up playing this game, and now that my children are learning to read they are being introduced to the game. The only complaint I've heard about the game is that it can take a while to finish. That aside, this is an excellent game -- it makes players think not only about what words they can make with their letters, but about game strategy as well. That is, how to best use their letters to maximize their own score while providing as few opportunities for opponents to build. A great game for building critical thinking and spelling and vocabulary skills. 5 stars all the way!
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