User manual HASBRO SCRABBLE ONYX

[. . . ] The second player, and then each in turn, adds one or more letters to those already played to form new words. All letters played on a turn must be placed in one row across or down the board to form at least one complete word. If, at the same time, they touch other letters in adjacent rows, those must form complete words, crossword fashion, with all such letters. The player gets full credit for all words formed or modified on his or her turn. 4. [. . . ] Include premiums for double or triple letter values, if any, before doubling or tripling the word score. If a word covers two premium word squares, the score is doubled and then re-doubled NOTE:The center (4 times the letter count), or tripled and then re-tripled (9 times the letter count). square is a pink square, which doubles the score for the first word * 5. Letter and word premiums count only on the turn in which they are played. On later turns, letters already played on premium squares count at face value. When a blank tile is played on a pink or red square, the value of the word is doubled or tripled, even though the blank itself has no score value. 7. When two or more words are formed in the same play, each is scored. The common letter is counted (with full premium value, if any) for each word. (See Turns 3 , 4 and 5 on page 4. ) 8. If you play seven tiles on a turn, it's a Bingo. You score a premium of 50 points afrer totaling your score for the turn. Unplayed Letters: When the game ends, each player's score is reduced by the sum of his or her unplayed letters. In addition, if a player used all his or her letters, the sum of the other players' unplayed letters is added to that player's score. HOW TO WIN The player with the highest final score wins the game. In case of a tie, the player with the highest score before adding or deducting unplayed letters wins. RULES FOR SHORTER GAMEPLAY New SCRABBLE game players should find these versions faster and more inviting than the standard version. 9-TILE SCRABBLE GAME This variant is identical to the original game except players have 9 tiles on their racks instead of the usual 7. You score a 50-point Bingo bonus for using 7, 8, or all 9 tiles on your rack. FINISH LINE SCRABBLE GAME In this variant, the game is over when one player reaches a pre-decided score, no matter how many tiles are left. This variant allows mixed play-level groups, as the score needed to win depends on the level of the player (Beginner, Intermediate, or Expert). Here are the points needed to win the game. Beginner Intermediate Expert Two Players 70 120 200 Three Players 60 100 180 Four Players 50 90 160 If players of the same level are playing, each needs to reach the same score. For example, two Intermediate players would be playing to 120 and four Beginners would each be playing to 50. 10 Ways to Become an Instant Game Expert I. TWO- AND TJ3REE-LElTER WORDS Learn the 2-tetter and f l e p r words. [. . . ] By exercising your decision-making abilities, you'll likely develop keener strategic skills. 10. AlTITUDE Keep in mind that anyone can beAt anyone else with a certain amount of luck. Also remember that everyone draws poor combinations of tiles at times, so when you do, take pleasure in making the best play you can. Finally, don't dwell on your mistakes. [. . . ]