Deluxe Turntable Scrabble
by Hasbro
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Toys and Games Reviews of Deluxe Turntable Scrabble
Customer Review: Good turntable, very chintzy board
Summary: 2 Stars
It's embarassing that the flagship Scrabble product in the US has been cheapened so much.
Pros:
* turntable feels better than ever
* tiles & racks are decent
Cons:
* board is paper-textured grid prone to getting dirty (permanently)
* printing on board is dull and difficult to read in lower light conditions
* tiles do not stay put
* board surface feels flimsy and cheap
I've owned a Selchow & Righter deluxe board for over 25 years, and it is nearly in mint condition after more than 1000 games played. With it's brightly printed and easy to read special squares sealed beneath the hard plastic grid which firmly anchors the tiles in place, it simply puts the latest cheap product from MB to shame (which I've used at my local Scrabble club).
If at all possible, pick up an old turntable edition at a garage sale -- you'll be happier, it will last far longer, and it will cost less. And if you play frequently, buy a set of Protiles (or some similar after market tile set).
Customer Review: Absolutely love it!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had my Scrabble Deluxe for a few years already, and absolutely love it. As some users have pointed out, the board and tile holders are made of plastic. A bit more durable than the traditional cardboard version if you ask me. I have not seen the old deluxe version, but I'm happy with this one!
For those of you accustomed to the standard cardboard version, the plastic grid and swivel board is a welcome upgrade. No need to worry about sliding the whole board around or letters moving around! The cloth bag for the tiles is a nice touch over the old plastic bag.
Scrabble is suitable for people of all ages. Parents, this is an excellent educational group/family game that will help your children build their vocabulary!
If you do decide to purchase Scrabble, be sure to purchase a dictionary in case there are any disputes over the spelling of words.
If you've never played Scrabble before and want to give it a try, look for a game called Literati on Yahoo Games, and play it online for free.
Customer Review: Very disappointing quality of the item
Summary: 1 Stars
There is no question that Scrabble is both fun and educational from kids to senior citizen adults but the "quality" of this alleged "deluxe" turntable edition leaves much to be desired!
Besides being all plastic and the tile holding raised area only barely holding the tiles in place, the only plus side to the thing is the turntable feature but even this tends to do a sort of moving stroll so to speak and often has to held in place! Very disappointing and hardly worth what is being charged for it which I in fact believe to be a grossly inflated overcharge!
Some reviewers have commented on the older 80's vintage turntable edition of the game and that was a decidedly superior product. This apparently updated thin plastic and so-called 'deluxe' version is pure manufacturer sales hype. At half the price, it would still have been a questionable value! The quality of the item is just not there although I will make clear this in no way detracts from the fun and educational value of the game itself.
Doc Tony
Customer Review: Flimsy disappointment
Summary: 1 Stars
Like many others here, I couldn't be more enthusiastic about the game of scrabble, but this product is dreck. The primary reason to get the deluxe version is the board, which has slots to hold the tiles in place, and a rotating base, so each player can see the board right-side up during their turn. Previous deluxe versions, including the 50th anniversary version, had boards covered with sturdy, clear, molded hard plastic. Instead, this one is some sort of pressed soft plastic abomination; it looks and feels cheap, but worst of all, it barely holds the tiles in place. On first play, my partner and I were constantly knocking tiles out of place, which simply does not happen on the earlier, clearly superior boards. Hasbro should be ashamed, diminishing the quality of this classic to eek out a few extra pennies a game. Why can't corporations leave good products alone?
If you are looking for something truly deluxe, search ebay for the 50th anniversary version or earlier deluxe versions and forget this new one.
Customer Review: CRWTH--Yes!
Summary: 5 Stars
A good old fashioned game of Scrabble should be exactly as the title suggests--scrabbling your brains for obscure or any strategically well placed words for those all important competitive "I gotcha" points! This deluxe edition enhances play with its handy tile grooves, swivel base, new look board, and covert tile holders. Most everyone has played Scrabble and some are extremely obsessed, (innocent look) but I cannot think of any other game, other than perhaps Monopoly, that can create more loving, sometimes raucous memories.
More than vocabulary skills are needed here buckos--defensive, agressive, and at times, over-the-top-try-to-fool-you strategies abound! I strongly recommend having The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary handy (see my review)--CRWTH? Ah! A vowel-less word meaning an ancient stringed instrument.
Richly tactile and textural, this deluxe edition is bound to be a great gift of fun and education. Pair it up with the Scrabble Players Dictionary and allow the games to begin!