Scrabble (PC)

First thing to notice about this game is the presentation. With various different boards and music scores, it is visually very impressive. In addition to the standard scrabble game you would expect, there are two extra games, anagram and conundrum although I have only played them a few times each. They are a nice feature but neither could stand as a game in its own right. The game is best played against the computer as this removes the awkward two player scenario of seeing each others letters. The varying skill level means that most people will find the game enjoyable and not immediately too difficult. The computer does come up with some fairly obscure words when ...

First things first. The product picture is for the original Scrabble PC game. I am writing about the "New Edition" Scrabble game though. It wasn't really worth getting a new category though as the basics of the game are the same. On to the opinion then... Christmas is a great time for opinions. If you were lucky, you will doubtless have a few new things to write about. One of the gifts that I received this Christmas (2001 for those who read this in future) was Scrabble. Not the board game, but a PC conversion that re-creates the hours of fun that you generally have with this game around Christmas time. I admit that this gift received the ...

Just like the real thing. - Advantages: Exactly like the board game. - Disadvantages: You can see your opponents letters.