Scrabble Crossword Game, Deluxe Travel Edition

by Scrabble Deluxe Travel Edition

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00000DMBX
• Item model number: 4121
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #115,714 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

Product Description

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This compact version of Scrabble, the old-fashioned family favorite, will make a long train commute or cross-country plane journey pass more quickly. The 10-by-11-inch plastic board with its raised squares holds the tiles securely while you play, then folds up to become a neat, sturdy, 6-by-11-inch carrying case for the clear plastic letter racks and the cloth bag of tiles (you can use the bag for drawing letters). The letter racks can fit into the sides of the board if necessary, though they're not obviously meant to do so, making this less of a car or bus game than it might have been; still, it's perfect for train, plane, or boat. Be careful not to drop the tiles, as they're quite a bit smaller than standard Scrabble tiles--but even if you do, good old Milton Bradley will replace the ones you lose. E-N-J-O-Y (15 points)! --Barrie Trinkle

Customer Reviews

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55 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars High Price, Low Durability, January 2, 2000

By A Customer

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Scrabble Crossword Game, Deluxe Travel Edition (Board Game)

I love to be able to travel with Scrabble, especially when the game is small enough to pack in an overnight bag. As soon as I opened the game to pack it for my long trip, however, I was disappointed to find the latch that closes the board didn't work; I had to use a rubberband to secure it. In addition, the paper backing warped easily. Having purchased the game in another state, I couldn't return or exchange it. The game's durability is very below par for its price, and doesn't qualify as "deluxe." Bottom line: Travel Scrabble Deluxe is a great concept in a convenient size, but poorly executed and overpriced.

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A big disappointment !, December 14, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:1.0 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, Deluxe Travel Edition (Board Game)

For those who expect a durable and quality-made toy, don't buy this one. This scrabble game comes packaged in a cheap, hard plastic that will crack if banged or dropped. One cannot pack up the game and expect to continue it at another time. The scrabble board is placed inside a plastic holder to prevent tiles from slipping but with tiles in place, one cannot close the case.

45 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great edition of Scrabble!, July 2, 1999

By A Customer

= 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, Deluxe Travel Edition (Board Game)

I definitely prefer this edition of Scrabble over the standard flat board or the full-sized deluxe. This travel-size deluxe is not compact, but it's small enough to be portable. It's no problem to take it with you over to a friend's house or on a car trip.

The plastic clamshell case is quite durable. It opens like a book, and the board on the inside has the grid with raised ridges so that the tiles will stay in place. There's no rotating base, but it's easy enough to turn the board as you play.