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Etsy Finds: Scrabble Outside the Game Room

CasaSugar — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:00:35 -0700

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. From the fridge to the coffee table to the sofa, see how you can display your Scrabble love throughout your home.

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Ogilvy Paris Ads Try to Make Scrabble Cool

TresSugar — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:00:00 -0700

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. Preaching to the choir - but pretty cute.

Every Word's a Winner!

Sponsor — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:30:22 -0800

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. We’re talking luxury, baby – after all, it wouldn’t be a Diamond Anniversary without a little bling. And because diamonds are a girl’s best friend, we’re giving away diamond initial necklaces to lucky winners!

To learn how to enter the SCRABBLE Diamond Anniversary Instant Win Game and read official rules, click here!

No purchase necessary. Game Ends February 28, 2009. Winners must be legal US residents and at least 18 years of age. For complete eligibility, entry, prize and other details see Official Rules on Entry page.

Scrabble! "Scrabulous" Makers Sued & Championships Today

CitizenSugar — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:25 -0700

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. I hope they saved a U to go with their Q and get it settled quickly. Bonus draw: Scrabulous cheat words.

The National Scrabble Championship is being held today in Orlando, Florida. You can follow the scores all day. I'm rooting for Marlon Hill and Matt Graham. I'm not kidding. I have a little Scrabble-following problem. These guys are hot.

Want to be a celebrity in Senegal? To find out how, read more.

In Senegal, Africa, the game is a real sport. Locals train for the game intently, as it's an escape from daily hardships, "Scrabble is a way for us in Senegal to forget about the (food) crisis and the problems that engulf our country," as well as an educational tool - kids Scrabble in school to learn spelling and grammar.

The Francophone World Championships were held this week, the Cote d'Ivoire's Poka Elisée (pictured above) claimed the title. One competitor was disqualified for lying about his age. Senegal's Mamadou Youck was competing in the 14-15 year-old division at 16. Senegal holds nine world titles in Scrabble despite a literacy rate of 40 percent.

Can't get enough Scrabble? The book Word Freak by Stephan Fatsis started my scrambled obsession - and you can catch my favorites Marlon and Matt in the movie Word Wars. That sounds like a hot weekend plan to me.

Do you Scrabble?

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A Few of Lil's Favorite Things: April

babysugar — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:00:32 -0700

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.

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DIY: Scrabble Coasters

CasaSugar — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:15:29 -0800

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.

Supplies:

Scrabble tiles (64-100 for a set of four)
Cork board or cardboard and felt
Hot glue gun with glue sticks
Mod Podge or a stronger sealant (polyurethane)
Grosgrain ribbon (the width of a Scrabble tile's height)

To learn the steps, read more

Here's how:

Take out a pen and paper and brainstorm some four- or five-letter words related to drinks (wine, cafe, pinot, etc.) that you'd like to use on your coasters. Play with their configurations, and come up with a blueprint for your letter arrangements, either 4-x-4 tiles or 5-x-5.
Measure the dimensions of your square of tiles, and cut the corkboard or cardboard accordingly.
If you're using cardboard, cut a piece of felt to the same size and glue it to the cardboard base.
Glue your Scrabble-tile arrangement to your base. Let dry.
Seal the top of the tiles with Mod Podge. Let dry.
Glue the grosgrain ribbon around edge of the coaster. Let dry.
Uncork some vino and drink up!

You can also purchase new Scrabble tiles from Hasbro, but it's best to recycle! Try thrift stores, yard sales, and eBay for vintage ones.

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Your Chocolate Words Against Mine

YumSugar — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:18:31 -0800

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. It's made from dark chocolate and is the full alphabet of tiles; it's absolutely perfect for chocolate month! Get a few and make your own Scrabble game. I call the Z tile, it's ten points!

D'oh! Game Show Moments

GiggleSugar — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 01:00:00 -0800

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! If you're in the mood for more, click here.

Toy Box: Express Games

babysugar — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 08:00:55 -0800

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.

You can choose from the classics - Scrabble, Sorry and Monopoly. The $15 Express Games are smaller and quicker versions of the originals. Perhaps they'll keep those, "Are we there yet?" whines to a minimum.

Totally Geeky or Geek Chic? Furniture Inspired By Scrabble Game

GeekSugar — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 07:09:35 -0700

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. "Users can make words and leave messages with the screen printed letter cushions." Cute!