NEW Hasbro - SCRABBLE Retro Board Game (Retro Series 1949 Edition)

• Authentic 1949 Edition: Retro Series edition with nostalgic styling

• Premium Quality: Wooden letter tiles (100 pieces)

• Vintage Style: Vintage-style wooden tile racks (4 racks included)

• Elegant Storage: Elegant velvet tile pouch for storage

• Classic Board: Classic fold-out game board with original design elements

• Collectable Packaging: Collectable packaging that celebrates Scrabble's rich history

• Family Favourite: Perfect for family game nights and word enthusiasts

Product: Scrabble Retro Series 1949 Edition

Manufacturer: Hasbro Gaming

Series: Retro Series

Item Number: B2850

UPC: 630509323548

Players: 2–4

Recommended Ages: 8+ years

Game Time: Approximately 45–90 minutes

Materials: Wood, cardboard, fabric

Contents: Game board, 100 wooden tiles, 4 tile racks, tile pouch, instructions

Dimensions: 40 cm x 27 cm x 5 cm

In 1933 an out of work architect named Alfred Mosher Butts studied the front page of "The New York Times" to make his calculations for the letter distribution in the game. This skilled, cryptographic analysis of our language formed the basis of the original tile distribution, which has remained constant through almost three generations and billions of games.

When he tried to sell the concept to game manufacturers they unanimously slammed the door on Butts' invention. It was only when Butts met James Brunot, a game-loving entrepreneur, that the concept became a commercial reality.

Together they refined the rules and design and then, most importantly, came up with the name SCRABBLE — a word defined as 'to grasp, collect, or hold on to something'; and a word that truly captured the essence of this remarkable concept. And so the SCRABBLE Brand Crossword Game was trademarked in 1948.

Then in 1949, legend has it, that the president of MACY'S discovered the game whilst on vacation and ordered some for his store. Within a year, the SCRABBLE game was a 'must-have' hit, to the point that SCRABBLE games were being rationed to stores around the country!

In 1952, the Brunots licensed Selchow & Righter Company, a well-known game manufacturer, to market and distribute the games in the United States and Canada. By 1986, Selchow & Righter was sold to COLECO Industries, who had become famous as the manufacturers of the Cabbage Patch Dolls. Yet three years later, COLECO declared bankruptcy, and its primary assets were purchased by Hasbro, Inc., owner of the Milton Bradley Company. Today the SCRABBLE game is found in three of every five American homes.

Setup:

1. Place the board in the centre of the table.

2. Place all letter tiles in the pouch and mix them up.

3. Each player draws one tile. The player with the letter closest to A goes first. Return these tiles to the pouch.

4. Each player draws seven tiles and places them on their rack.

Gameplay:

1. The first player combines two or more of their letters to form a word, placing them on the board reading either across or down with one letter on the centre star square.

2. Complete your turn by counting and announcing your score for that turn. Then draw as many new letters as you played, always keeping seven letters on your rack as long as there are enough tiles left.

3. Play passes to the left. The second player, and then each in turn, adds one or more letters to those already played to form new words.

4. All letters played on a turn must be placed in one row across or down the board to form one complete word. If, at the same time, they touch other letters in adjacent rows, those must also form complete words.

5. The game ends when all letters have been drawn and one player uses their last letter, or when all possible plays have been made.

Letter Values: Each letter has a point value indicated by the number on the tile. Less common letters like Q and Z are worth more points than common letters like E and A.

Premium Squares:

• Light Blue Square: Double Letter Score — doubles the value of a letter placed on it

• Dark Blue Square: Triple Letter Score — triples the value of a letter placed on it

• Pink Square: Double Word Score — doubles the value of the entire word

• Red Square: Triple Word Score — triples the value of the entire word

Premium Square Strategies:

• Try to place high-value letters (J, Q, X, Z) on Double or Triple Letter Score squares

• Aim to create words that utilise Double or Triple Word Score squares

• Remember that premium squares only count the first time they're used

Bonus Points: If you play all seven of your tiles in a single turn (known as a "Bingo"), you earn a bonus of 50 points in addition to your regular score for that word.

Delivery: Enjoy FREE standard shipping to anywhere in Australia via Australia Post with every order! The option to upgrade to Express Post shipping for an additional flat fee Australia wide is available to select during checkout.

Estimated Delivery Time: 3–5 business days for standard shipping; 1–2 business days for express shipping.

Returns: We accept returns within 30 days of delivery. Item must be in original packaging and condition. Items with broken seals may not be eligible for return unless damaged or defective.

Exchanges: We're happy to exchange any items that don't meet your expectations. Please contact our customer service team to arrange an exchange.

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