SCRABBLE (Play the Popular Word Game on Kindle)

by Electronic Arts Inc.

Product Description

Play SCRABBLE on Kindle anytime, anywhere.

Simple controls make it easy to play any way you want, whether you're a casual or experienced SCRABBLE player. Pass N' Play with a friend, challenge the Kindle, or play a solo game. If you need help, use the Best Word feature to create the highest scoring word possible. You can even pause the game anytime and pick it up later.

Follow your progress game by game with instant statistics tracking. As your game-play and strategy improves, you'll find more ways to rack up double and triple word scores.

Enjoy the number one name in crossword games, and sharpen your vocabulary in a fun new way.

Product Details

• Version: 1.1 (What's new in version 1.1)
• Release Date: February 14, 2012
• File Size: 912 kB
• Language: English
• Publisher: Electronic Arts Inc.
• Sold by: Electronic Arts, Inc.
• ASIN: B003P2QCE8
• Publisher License: Read
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (873 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,534 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

578 of 598 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Seamless, Fast, Perfect September 24, 2010

By L. Lind

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I just picked this up, after discovering it via Wired's online blog. Thirty seconds later, I was playing Scrabble on my 3rd generation Kindle.

Not trying to be panglossian, but this is fantastic! It works extremely fast, and here are a few notes:

1 - 'Quick Play' from the menu launches a game of you vs. computer, normal difficulty level, classic scoring set-up.
2 - There are three difficulty settings
3 - the 2-letter word list is up to date with the somewhat-recently added QI, ZA, etc.
4 - You can play against a friend/spouse/stranger, passing the Kindle back and forth
5 - The number of remaining letters are displayed in the lower left hand corner
6 - The 5-way controller is perfect for playing words
7 - Haven't tested the extent of the dictionary for acceptable words yet, but the 2-letter word list is a good sign...

Looking forward to playing Scrabble far more often.

154 of 156 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but could be better September 27, 2010

By Rett01 TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

As a Kindle person, reading is part of your world. Reading is about words strung together in a way that entertains, provokes and informs. Scrabble is about words and putting them together in a way that gives you the most points so that you can win the game. Logic suggests that if you're a Kindle person, you're also a Scrabble person.

So, as someone who enjoys playing Scrabble and owns a Kindle, two big questions for this discussion are how good is Kindle at displaying the game board and how functional is the Kindle in moving around tiles and building words. The answer is good and could be better.

The tile rack is situated across the bottom of the screen; the game board fills the rest of the reading area. The controller moves the cursor around the board and typing the letter enters it on the board. It is all very monochromatic but readable. And easy to play. You can play against the house or a number of players can play by passing the Kindle around.

A number of keyboard tips and shortcuts keep the game moving. Alt- B, for example, shows you the best word that can be made from your tiles. Alt-E, exchanges your tiles. Alt-S reshuffles them.

Unfortunately the display is jagged and rough around the edges. That means there is plenty of room to improve the appearance. Crisp would be good.

My first time out I smacked my opponent, the Kindle, 340-161. My highest point total for a single play: 18. Not too bad but plenty of room for improvement. I'm ready to take on the Kindle again. And again.

When you want a break from reading, Scrabble is a good brain teaser. All things considered, Scrabble on the Kindle is a good and portable way to enjoy the game, a game that's good mind fuel.

216 of 224 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely Worth the Price September 23, 2010

By Olga Bezhanova VINE™ VOICE

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Scrabble for Kindle is really great. It has the simplicity of use and the beautiful graphics that distinguish free Kindle-based games(Shuffled Row and Every Word, but at the same it has the kind of complexity that justifies its price.

You can enjoy this game in a variety of ways. First, you can play against the computer and choose different levels of complexity. The computer takes fairly little time to ponder its move, so you never get bored. You can also play solo, which allows you to practice and perfect your Scrabble skills. Then, you can also play against other players, which will allow you to share this fun game with your family and friends. You can play a quick game, or if you have more time to dedicate to a full-scale game, you can choose that option. The Kindle version of Scrabble is a perfect way to distract oneself while waiting for an airplane connection or a dentist's appointment. Since various people can play against each other, it can save a whole group of people from experiencing the boredom of a long wait.

The game is very well-thought out and was obviously designed with great care so as to make people feel that they are getting something of substance for their money. There is a list of two-letter words that this game accepts and that you can consult at any moment. These words are a customary bone of contention between experienced Scrabble players, so it's nice to see this whole issue resolved here. There are hints you can use. The game allows you to choose your moment when you want it to help you find the best word possible at this particular time in the match. There is also a function that permits you to revise all the moves that you and your opponent(s) have made so far. The game keeps track of your stats, which will let you participate in full-blown Scrabble championships with your friends.

Overall, the game is great fun and is definitely worth the 5 bucks I paid for it.