WS Game Company Scrabble: Heritage Edition

WS GAME COMPANY SCRABBLE HERITAGE EDITION In the 1930's, an unemployed architect named Alfred M. Butts invented a board game using letter tiles. He first called it Lexico and then Criss Cross Words. It remained relatively unknown until he teamed with entrepreneur James Bruno, who trademark the name SCRABBLE. The newly named game was first made in 1948 and has been popular ever since. SCRABBLE is the ultimate crossword game in which every letter counts. Grab your friends and take turns forming words on the board. Count the value of all the letters in every new word you formed. Don't forget the bonus points-Double letter-Triple word. It's all about playing words on the high-scoring spots to get ahead. At the end, the player with the highest score wins. This Edition For this Heritage Edition of SCRABBLE, the designers have created an elegant storage method that allows you to store this game and its components on your bookshelf among the classics. The addition of premium game components create a classic to be enjoyed for generations. Contents The game box is a Walnut-stained wooden book with integrated storage. Inside you'll find a folding game board and the following accessories: 100 wood letter tiles, 4 tile racks, fabric tile pouch, and instructions. Weights and Measures Bookshelf case weighs 45 oz and Measures: 10.5 x 8 x 2.5 inches. Game board measures 15.75 x 14 x .125 inches when unfolded for gameplay, 7 x 5.25 x 0.50 inches when folded for storage Letter tiles measure 0.75 x .6875 inches Design and Production Designed by WS Game Company in Massachusetts, USA. Made in China. Appropriate For 2 to 4 Players, Age 8 and Up