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Etsy Finds: Scrabble Outside the Game Room
I admit, I am a huge Scrabble nerd. Recently, when my car was broken into, the item that I lamented missing the most was my travel Scrabble set. Since so many people are fans of the word game (word nerds unite!), I thought I'd offer you some other ways to incorporate the game into your home, besides the game itself.
Ogilvy Paris Ads Try to Make Scrabble Cool
The whole point of Scrabble for word nerd devotees, though, is the game's extreme nerdiness. Instead of going out on a Saturday night, you hang out with friends and/or a sweetie and string together words unrelated outside of their common letters. In this Ogilvy ad from France, animators imagine a whole array of creatures borne of these disparate words that meet up in a colorful cartoon set to punk music.
Every Word's a Winner!
Need an excuse for a ladies’ night in? Well, get your hands on the new SCRABBLE: Diamond Anniversary Edition and let the games begin! It’s got a sassy swivel board, a raised grid to keep letters in place, cute little curved tile racks (no peeking!), and so much built in drawer space your closet will be jealous.
Scrabble! "Scrabulous" Makers Sued & Championships Today
If three stories make a trend, I guess six makes an obsession: it's the all Scrabble news day, here's the big mixed bag (S-O-R-R-Y) of stories:
Do you play Scrabulous on Facebook? Well, the version that got everybody hooked is getting the creators sued. Hasbro owns the rights to the game and the Calcutta-based creators of Scrabulous are in court for copyright infringement.
A Few of Lil's Favorite Things: April
We're all about April showers this month. Beyond, filling you in on baby shower ideas and gifts, we'll also prepare you for the rainy days ahead.
Check out the slides to see how lilsugar has got you covered.
DIY: Scrabble Coasters
If the words "Triple Word Score" mean anything to you then this project is for you. You can put a retired Scrabble set to work by recycling it into coasters. If you don't want to part with your beloved Scrabble set, you can purchase batches of Scrabble tiles on eBay for little more than five bucks.
Your Chocolate Words Against Mine
I'll tell you right now, I absolutely love game night. Sure it seems nerdy, but a nice glass of wine and a good game of Scrabble really make me happy. So when I found out that Brooklyn based Mary & Matt created a Chocolate Scrabble bar ($6), I knew I had to order one right away.
D'oh! Game Show Moments
When the clock is ticking and the cameras are rolling, the pressure to think quickly can make a contestant give the darndest answer, reveal a dirty little secret, or altogether blank out— on her husband's name. The following game show moments are so funny, "I think I'll have to take a P," Chuck. Har, har, har!
Toy Box: Express Games
Just thinking about holiday travel makes me tense up and clinch my teeth. But this weekend cars will tank up on gas and airplanes will fill to maximum capacity.
To keep your kids entertained during that long flight or three hour drive, stock up on Hasbro Express Games.
Totally Geeky or Geek Chic? Furniture Inspired By Scrabble Game
Maybe I'm still gleaming over my triple word score on "Exodus," which led me to my Scrabble title last time I played, but I can't help but fall in love with this furniture inspired by Scrabble. The wooden couch and letter pillow "Wordplay installation" was created by London's Stephen Reed Industrial Design studio. It "provides a short break area for employees in the London offices of Bloomberg financial services," says the designer.
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