The Story of Scrabble

Scrabble has delighted word lovers for generations. Simple rules combine with rich, positional strategy to create endlessly replayable games where every letter matters.

From family nights to club play, this game rewards vocabulary, planning, and just the right dash of luck from the tile bag.

Close-up of Scrabble board and tiles

How to Play Scrabble

  • Draw seven tiles and form a word that crosses the center star to start.
  • On your turn, build a new word using tiles on your rack that connects to existing words.
  • Score for each letter, multiplying with premium squares (DL, TL, DW, TW).
  • Refill your rack to seven tiles; you may exchange tiles instead of playing once per turn.
  • Game ends when tiles are gone and a player uses all tiles; highest total wins.

What's in the Box

  • Folding gameboard with premium squares
  • 100 letter tiles
  • 4 tile racks
  • Drawstring tile bag
  • Rules/instruction sheet

Scrabble at a Glance

  • Players: 2–4
  • Ages: 8+
  • Playtime: 45–90 minutes

Who this game is for

Perfect for word enthusiasts, families, educators, and competitive thinkers who enjoy strategic, language-rich play.

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