Scrabble is a strategic word game that challenges players to construct words on a game board
using letter tiles. To play Scrabble, you will need the official Scrabble board, 100 letter tiles, four
tile racks, and a tile bag.
Number of Players: Two to four players. Each player competes to create words on the board to
accumulate points.
Duration of Play: Each match will last 25 minutes.
Game Setup:
1. Arrange the Board: Place the Scrabble board on a flat surface accessible to all players.
2. Distribute Racks and Tiles: Each player selects a tile rack and draws seven tiles from the
tile bag, placing them on their rack without revealing them to other players.
3. Determine Turn Order: Players draw one tile each from the bag; the player with the letter
closest to 'A' goes first. Return the tiles to the bag and shuffle.
Gameplay Mechanics:
1. Starting the Game:
โ Players determine the starting player by drawing tiles; the player with the
letter closest to 'A' starts the game. In case of a tie, redraw.
โ The first word must be placed on the center star square, which acts as a
double-word score.
2. Word Formation:
โ Players take turns forming words using their tiles. Words can be formed
horizontally or vertically on the board.
โ Each new word must connect to the existing words on the board, similar to
a crossword puzzle.
3. Scoring Words:
โ Calculate the score for each word formed by summing the point values of the
tiles used.
โ Apply any special square bonuses:
1. Double Letter Score (DLS): Double the point value of the letter on this
square.
2. Triple Letter Score (TLS): Triple the point value of the letter on this
square.
