Scrabble Crossword Game - Glass Signature Edition

by Hasbro

Product Features

• Rotating tempered glass surface gameboard with raised letter grid
• 4 Matching tiles racks
• Molded letter tiles that fit in place
• Velvet, embroidered storage pouch
• Scoreboard and pencil

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 20.7 x 20.3 x 4.1 inches ; 10.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 pounds
• ASIN: B001J85CLY
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #83,418 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Product Description

This Scrabble game is as beautiful to display as it is fun to play! The round playing surface is made of tempered, etched glass, and it rotates smoothly on a unique base. Other luxury features include matching tile racks, foiled-stamped scorebook and pencil, and velvet tile pouch. Don't just make words, make a statement with this Signature Edition of the classic crossword game!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice for a Scrabble fan., March 25, 2009

By 

erica (Columbus, Ohio) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Scrabble Crossword Game - Glass Signature Edition (Toy)

PROS:
1. It's beautiful.
2. The base seems sturdy, and the top parts of the base have little wheels so the board turns smoothly (much more so than my old "Deluxe" edition). The bottom of the base has small foam "feet" so it won't damage furniture or slide around.
3. The tiles are printed instead of engraved, so the blank doesn't feel any different than the others.
4. The box is sturdy. It will keep the game safe. I'm sure the box itself will get scuffed up on the corners, but it opens with a flap instead of just lifting off so it should keep its shape. (It's also HUGE. I have no idea where we'll keep it.)
5. Did I mention the base turns smoothly? This is really the best new feature for this game. I'm very happy with this.

CONS:
1. The grid is more shallow so you have to be more careful placing the tiles. The tiles are thinner, which helps, and since the board turns smoothly they don't slide out. (This is also a "pro": it's much easier to put the tiles away.)
2. They changed the colors of the bonus squares. Enough said.
3. The tile bag is pretty but too small. Putting it down carelessly lets tiles spill out, and when opening it to get tiles it's easier to accidentally see inside.
4. The racks are cheap thin plastic. At least they are taller, so less likely to tip over. (What were they thinking? With a board this nice, why not make the racks nice too?)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No complaints...love it., March 3, 2010

By 

V. K. Bahr (Greeley, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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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 - Glass Signature Edition (Toy)

I have no problem with the different colors on the double word score, triple word score, double letter score etc. It is still the same old Scrabble we all love. The glass top is really classy. Not many friends will have this model. I agree that I wish there were better letter holders but next time I see a scrabble game at a garage sale for a buck...I will have four more wooden ones.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Expensive, Some Flaws, July 4, 2009

By 

Loreki - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: Scrabble Crossword Game - Glass Signature Edition (Toy)

I've owned this version of Scrabble for a year now.

Pros:
Hefty
Smooth turning
The tiles are smooth because the letters are painted on
The tiles remain on the board where placed
The board itself is very nice.

Cons:
The letters easily scratch and will prematurely wear off for lack of a protective coating
The bonus square color scheme is inconsistent with all other versions of Scrabble I've ever seen
The tiles fall out of the racks too easily

Other:
I wish the tiles weighed a little more. I'd like the tiles to be clear-coated. Hasbro doesn't make purchase of replacement tiles easy.