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Setup
1. Game Board: The board has a 15x15 grid with special bonus squares (e.g., Double Word Score, Triple Letter Score).
2. Tiles: Each player draws 7 tiles from the tile bag. These are your letters.
3. Tile Rack: Place your tiles on a rack, hidden from other players.
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Objective
Score the most points by creating words on the board using your tiles. Words must connect to existing words, like a crossword puzzle.
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Gameplay
1. Starting the Game:
The first player must place a word that crosses the star square (center of the board).
Words can be horizontal (left to right) or vertical (top to bottom).
2. Making a Move:
On your turn, form a word using your tiles and place it on the board. All words must be valid (use a dictionary if needed).
Tiles must connect to existing words (except the first move).
Replace the number of tiles you used by drawing from the bag. Always keep 7 tiles unless the bag is empty.
3. Scoring:
Add up the points for each letter in your word (values are on the tiles).
Use bonus squares to increase your score:
Double Letter Score: Doubles the value of the letter on that square.
Triple Letter Score: Triples the value of the letter on that square.
Double Word Score: Doubles the total word score.
Triple Word Score: Triples the total word score.
If your word creates other words by connecting with existing tiles, score each word separately.
4. Tile Exchanges:
If you don't like your tiles, you can skip your turn to exchange some or all tiles for new ones (if tiles remain in the bag).
5. Challenging Words:
Players can challenge a word if they think it’s invalid. Use a Scrabble dictionary to settle disputes. If the word is invalid, the move is canceled.
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Winning the Game
1. The game ends when:
A player uses all their tiles and the bag is empty.
All players pass their turn consecutively.
2. Tally up each player’s score.
Subtract the points for any unused tiles from each player's total.
The player with the highest score wins!
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Tips for Playing
Use high-value letters (Q, Z, J, X) on bonus squares.
Try to form multiple words in one move by placing tiles strategically.
Save blank tiles (wildcards) for tricky situations.
Scrabble is as much about strategy as vocabulary—plan your moves carefully to maximize points!