Main Menu

Start Network Game Start a Network Game. This will take you to the Login Screen described on this page. Start SCRABBLE Mini Games Play one of the SCRABBLE mini games. This will take you to the Login Screen described on this page. After you have entered your login name, the SCRABBLE Mini Games Menu (described on page 16) will appear. Quit Exit the game and return to your Windows desktop. As you move through the program, the following additional Main Menu items will become available: Back Return to the previous screen. Resume Last Game Continue playing the last in-progress game. Save Save the game currently in progress. Load Load a previously saved game. Help Read the in-game Help text. Options Go to the Options Menu described on page 19.

Login Screen

Player Card
When you first launch the game, the Main Menu will appear. From here, click on one of the following items: Start New Game Start a new game. This will take you to the Login Screen described on page 5.
Before you can play a game of SCRABBLE Complete, each player must first sign in by doing one of the following: Enter your name in the space provided and then click on OKAY to place your name on a Player Card, or First click on ADD NEW PLAYER to add another player to the game. Then enter that players name in the space provided. Finally, click on OKAY to place that new players name on a Player Card, or Click on one of the existing Player Cards to select a previously logged-in player. Note: To view all of the available Player Cards, click on the MORE arrows. From the Login Screen, you can access several other available options by clicking on any of the following: Delete Player This will allow you to delete an existing Player Card. To do so, first click on the Player Card to highlight it. Then click on DELETE PLAYER to delete that card.
Okay Depending on the type of game you are playing, this will take you to one of three places: If playing a New Game, you will be taken to the Player Setup Screen described below. If playing a Network Game, you will be taken to the Multiplayer Setup Menu described on page 7. If playing a SCRABBLE Mini Game, you will be taken to the SCRABBLE Mini Games Menu described on page 16. Back This will take you back to the Main Menu. Player Options This will take you to the Player Options Menu described on page 18.

The Different Ways to Play

Solitaire Play

To play alone, do not add any additional players (human or computer) at the Player Setup Screen. Simply click PLAY. This will take you to the Gameplay Screen described on page 13.
Once youve selected a skill level, click on OKAY. Repeat the above steps for each computer player you wish to add. After you have logged in all players (including Maven), click on PLAY to start the game. This will take you to the Gameplay Screen described on page 13.

IPX Setup

Use this protocol if all players are playing over an IPX local area network (LAN).

Host Player

Hot Seat Play
Hot Seat Play is when all players play on the same computer. You can play a Hot Seat game with any combination of human and computer players. To start a Hot Seat game, follow the steps outlined below:
If Playing Against Other Humans:

Network or Internet Play

The SCRABBLE Complete CD-ROM game can also be played modem to modem, over a network or via the Internet using GameSpy Arcade. To play one of these multiplayer games, you must first follow the steps detailed below under Multiplayer Setup Menu.

Player Setup Screen

All players must log in as previously described on page 5. Click PLAY to begin the game. This will take you to the Gameplay Screen described on page 13. Players then alternate turns.
If Playing Against Maven (The Computer):

Multiplayer Setup Menu

Network or Internet games are played using a specific type of protocol to connect players. To play a Network or Internet game, follow the steps outlined below. Log In All players log in as previously described on page 5. Host/Join Choose whether you will host a game or join a hosted game. Connection Type If you are the host player, choose the protocol you will be using (IPX, TCP/IP and Internet, or Modem to Modem) and click on OKAY to continue. The protocols corresponding setup screen will appear.
From the Player Setup Screen, you can add or remove players (both human and computer), access the Game Preferences Menu, go back to the Login Screen, or start a game of SCRABBLE Complete with the players currently logged in. Clicking on PLAY will take you to the Gameplay Screen described on page 13.

Click on JOIN MULTIPLAYER GAME to highlight it. Click on TCP/IP AND INTERNET to highlight it. Click on OKAY. Depending on how you are playing, you can now do one of two things:
1. Play over a Local Area Network (LAN):
Click on LOCAL to see games that are on the Local network. All sessions that are local will be listed. Use the arrow buttons to scroll up or down to view all available games. Highlight the game you wish to join by clicking on it. Click on CONNECT to join the game.
Click on INTERNET to join games via the Internet. Type the hosts IP address in the Host IP Address box and press the Enter key. You will see the game listed at the hosts IP address. Highlight the Session name by clicking on it. Click on CONNECT to join the game. You can chat in the Session Lobby by clicking in the lower chat input box. You will see a flashing cursor. Type your message and press the Enter key to display the message. Click on the arrow buttons to scroll up to see previous chat messages. The hosting player will start the game.
Click on CONTINUE to start a session. The modem will be waiting to answer the incoming call. You can chat in the Session Lobby by clicking in the lower chat input box. You will see a flashing cursor. Type your message and press the Enter key to display the message. Click on the arrow buttons to scroll up to see previous chat messages.

Modem Setup

Use this protocol if you are connecting directly to another players computer via a telephone line.
Select which modem your computer will be using.
Select which modem your computer will be using. Type in the phone number for the game you wish to join and click on CONNECT. Once the connection has been made, you can chat in the Session Lobby by clicking in the lower chat input box. You will see a flashing cursor. Type your message and press the Enter key to display the message.
Click on the arrow buttons to scroll up to see previous chat messages. The hosting player will start the game.
Joining and Starting a Game
How to Play SCRABBLE Complete in GameSpy Arcade
You can play SCRABBLE Complete online through GameSpy Arcade, which comes conveniently bundled with the game. If you havent done so already, insert your SCRABBLE Complete CD and install Arcade now. Then, to play SCRABBLE Complete online, just follow these simple instructions: Launch GameSpy Arcade and Go to the SCRABBLE Complete Room: Click on the GameSpy Arcade link in your Start menu. When the software starts, youll see a list of games and more along the left-hand side. Click on the SCRABBLE Complete button on the left to enter the SCRABBLE Complete room. Find or Start a SCRABBLE Complete Server: Once youre in the SCRABBLE Complete room you can meet or greet other players, find servers or create your own server. The top half of the application will list all of the available servers, including the number of people playing and your connection speed (measured ping the lower your ping, the better). Dont like any servers? Click on the Create Room button to start your own server and wait for people to sign up. (A clever server name usually attracts people.) Otherwise, doubleclick on a server of your choice to join in.

Once you double-click on a server or start your own, youll be in a staging room, in which you can talk with your fellow players. When youre ready to play, click the Ready button at the top of the screen. When everyone in the room has signaled their readiness, the host can then launch the game. Arcade will fire up SCRABBLE Complete and the game will begin!

Problems?

If you have problems using Arcade, whether installing the program, registering it, or using it in conjunction with SCRABBLE Complete, consult our help pages, located at http://www.gamespy arcade.com/help or e-mail us by using the form located at http://www.gamespyarcade.com/ support/contact.shtml.
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SCRABBLE Rules A Summary

Object
Be the player with the highest final score.
The Basic Rules of the SCRABBLE Game
Players form interlocking words, crossword fashion, on the board using letter tiles of varying values. Each player competes for high score by taking
advantage of the letter values, as well as the values of the premium squares on the board. Player 1 always goes first. Each player starts with seven letter tiles in his or her letter rack. Player 1 combines two or more letter tiles to form a word and places it on the board to read either across or down. One of the letters must be placed on the center <star> square. On subsequent turns, each player adds one or more letters to those already played to form new words. All letters played in a turn must be placed in one row either across or down to form one complete word. All words must have at least two letters. If the letters played touch other letters in adjacent rows, they must form complete words, crosswise fashion, with these letters. The player gets full credit for all words formed or modified on their turn. A player completes a turn by adding together the letter values of all new words formed on that turn. The player then draws as many new letter tiles as those played, thereby always keeping seven letter tiles in his/her letter rack. Either of the two blank tiles may be used as any letter. Once a player states which letter the blank tile represents, it remains that letter for the rest of the game. A player may use a turn to exchange some or all of the tiles in his or her tile rack, provided there are at least seven tiles left to draw. The player draws as many new letter tiles as are returned to the pool. This ends the turn.
All words, including those of foreign origin, as well as obsolete, colloquial, or slang words are permitted. Words that are not permitted include those that are always capitalized, abbreviations, prefixes and suffixes used alone, and those requiring a hyphen or an apostrophe. A player may challenge his/her opponents last word (unless playing against Maven). If the word challenged is unacceptable, the challenged players tiles are automatically returned to his/her rack and he/she loses that turn. If the word challenged is acceptable, the challenger loses his/her next turn. Note: The Challenge Penalty option must be enabled in order for a player to lose his/her turn. The game ends when all letters have been drawn and one player uses his or her last letter; or when all possible plays have been made, or when each player scores zero points (by passing, exchanging or losing challenges) on three consecutive turns.

Quit Exit the program and return to the Windows desktop. Cancel Return to the Gameplay Screen. DEFINE LAST Define the last played word. From the Define Last window, complete the following steps: Click on the arrow to open a drop-down menu featuring all words previously played. Check the Show Every Turn box to bring up the Define Last window after every word is played on the board. Click DONE to close the box. EXCHANGE Click here if you would like to exchange the tiles in your rack. Then click on each tile you wish to exchange. The unwanted tile(s) will automatically be removed. Click DONE when you are finished selecting your unwanted tile(s). (If you change your mind, click CANCEL instead of DONE.) The Tile Tray will then appear. Select your new tiles by clicking on the ones you want, or clicking on AUTO PICK to have the program select your new tiles for you. PAUSE Pause the game. HINT Need help? Get a hint from Maven as to what the best play would be with the tiles currently in your rack. Hints will be given in progression, with each additional hint giving you more and more information. When youve exhausted the hints, the actual answer will be revealed. To play that answer, click on the Perform Hint button when it appears. Note: Hints are not allowed under Tournament rules.
INFO Learn more about the current game. Then click on one of these submenu options: Game Recap This option will show you all of the moves that have been executed in the current game. The information includes: Turn, Player, Action or Word Played, Score of Word, and Total Score. Premium Tiles This option shows you the value of each of the premium spaces and where those spaces are located on the board. Move your mouse cursor over the premium space you wish to examine. Tiles Remaining This option displays the total number of unplayed tiles, including the tiles still in the Tile Tray and the tiles players currently have on their racks. Tile Information This option displays the point value of each letter and the number of tiles with that letter in the game. GUIDES Access these submenu options, designed to help you become a better SCRABBLE player: Suggestions This option shows you the 10 best possible words you can play with the tiles currently in your rack and the tile configuration currently on the board. To select a word and play it on the board, double-click on your word of choice, or click on the word and then click on PLACE. If you change your mind, click on TAKE BACK. If you wish, you can now select another word. Word Lister This option gives you several relevant word lists to help you become a better SCRABBLE player. Note: The words produced

by Word Lister may or may not be immediately playable with the current gameboard configuration. Initially, the words only reflect the tiles currently in your rack. The word lists are broken down into several different categories: Anagrams This list features all of the words you can make with the tiles currently in your rack, or with any other combination of tiles you wish to enter. You can also customize the list based on Prefixes, Suffixes or Other. Simply type in your letter combination and then click on LIST to view the possible words. Stem Words This list features words that have a stem that can be changed to another word by adding tiles. Click LIST to generate stem words based on the tiles currently in your rack, or click RACK to first modify the tiles currently in your rack and then click on LIST. Q Without U This list features all of the words in the Official SCRABBLE Players Dictionary 3rd Edition that use the letter Q without the letter U. Hook Words This category lets you find hook words using the tiles currently in your rack. A hook word is created by adding one character to the front or back of any other word. J, Q, X, Z This list features all words that use the letters J, Q, X, or Z when combined with the letters currently in your rack. Important! The entire word may not be made up of the letters on your rack. You
may also customize your rack for this list by clicking on RACK and then inputting the tiles you wish to examine. Click on LIST to see the word list. Vowel Dump This list features vowelintensive words based on the tiles currently in your rack. You may also customize your rack for this list by clicking on RACK and then inputting the tiles you wish to examine. Click on LIST to see the word list. Diagram This list features words based on a dynamic pattern. You may also customize your rack for this list by clicking on RACK and then inputting the tiles you wish to examine. * can be used to represent any string of tiles in the rack. ? can be used to represent any one tile in the rack. Click on LIST to see the word list. Consonant Dump This list features consonant-intensive words based on the tiles currently in your rack. You may also customize your rack for this list by clicking on RACK and then inputting the tiles you wish to examine. Click on LIST to see the word list. RACK Access different ways to sort your rack: Alphabetical Sort your rack in alphabetical order. Ascending Sort your rack by tile point value from lowest to highest. Descending Sort your rack by tile point value from highest to lowest. Vowels First Sort your rack with vowels first, followed by consonants.

On Your Turn

When it is your turn, your score box becomes highlighted. You must then decide whether to: Exchange tiles in your rack, or Pass your turn to the next player, or Place a word on the gameboard. If you wish to place a word on the gameboard, complete the following steps: 1. From the letter rack, click on the letter you wish to place. This will select that letter. 2. Now click on the gameboard square where you would like to place the selected letter. This will drop the letter into position. If you change your mind and would like to return the letter to the rack, click on TAKE BACK. You can also manually return the tile back to the rack by clicking on the tile on the board, moving it to the rack, and then clicking again to drop it. Note: If you are having trouble forming a word, click on HINT, GUIDES or SUGGESTIONS. 3. After you place your word, click on PLAY.
Alternate Method of Word Placement
1. Click on a gameboard space. An arrow cursor will appear. Click to change the direction of the arrow. 2. Using the letters in your rack, type in a word. 3. After you complete your word, click on PLAY.

Challenging A Word

The games built-in Official SCRABBLE Players Dictionary automatically verifies words that are placed on the board. No user challenges are permitted while the Auto Challenge option is enabled. If a word is deemed invalid, the player will lose his/her turn. Note: Human players can never challenge Maven.

On-Screen Scoring

The word score for a players last turn is displayed at the top of the screen. Each players total score is always displayed in the players score box.

Replenishing Your Rack

Following a valid play, the Tile Tray will appear. Select tiles to replenish your rack by clicking on the ones you want, or clicking on AUTO PICK to have the program select your new tiles for you.
generated by Maven. Every SCRABBLE game that you play (either regular SCRABBLE, or one of the mini games) is observed by Maven. Any words that are played will be used to automatically adjust the difficulty level of a mini game. For all mini games: Use HINTS, GUIDES and SUGGESTIONS if you need help. Click on GIVE UP to see the games solution. Click on RESTART to play another game. The SCRABBLE Mini Games Menu offers several different options. To improve your SCRABBLE gameplay, or to play one of the SCRABBLE mini games, click on one of the following:

2-Letter Words

Increase your two-letter word vocabulary. You will begin with a rack of tiles. Try to find as many two-letter words as possible. The upper left-hand score box will display how many words are possible, how many you have gotten, and how many tries you have used. To play a turn: Place a two-letter word along the bottom row of the SCRABBLE board. Click on PLAY to enter the word. If the word is valid, it will be placed in the upper left-hand corner of the screen. All subsequent valid words will be placed under the last played word. If your word is challenged, your tiles will be returned to your rack.
If the word is valid, it will be placed in the upper left-hand corner of the screen. All subsequent valid words will be placed under the last played word. If your word is challenged, your tiles will be returned to your rack.

Prefixes

This is just like Suffixes, only this time youre adding tiles after the prefixes!

Word Placement

Find the best spot to place the given word. You will be given a board position with a pre-generated word spelled out in your rack. Find the place on the board that will give you the maximum number of points. To play a turn: Click on the tiles in your rack. Spell the word on the board and then click on PLAY.

Professor Maven

SCRABBLE Complete tracks all of the games that logged-in players have ever played. Maven will first take a look at your individual play style and word knowledge and will then offer you suggestions on how to improve your SCRABBLE skills. Use the PREV and NEXT buttons to page through Professor Mavens analysis.

3-Letter Words

This is just like the 2-Letter Words game, only this time the goal is to increase your three-letter word vocabulary.

SCRABBLE Mini Games

Best Play
Find the best possible play with a random rack of tiles and an existing board setup. To play a turn: Click on the tiles in your rack. Spell the word on the board and click on PLAY.

Suffixes

A suffix will be placed on the SCRABBLE board. It is up to you to make a word with the tiles in your rack and the suffix that is on the board. To play a turn: Place tiles in front of the suffix that is already on the board. Click on PLAY to enter the word.

Review Games

This selection shows you your last played game turn by turn. You will be given information about the best possible plays that you could have made, and an analysis of the game turn. Select a previous game session for loading. Click on the left and right arrow buttons to page through the games played moves. Use the PREV and NEXT buttons to page through the game analysis.

Anagrams

Increase your anagramming skills. You will be given a rack of tiles. Try to find as many words as possible. The upper left-hand score box will display how many words are possible, how many you have gotten, and how many tries you have used.
SCRABBLE mini games are fun exercises that are designed to help you improve your SCRABBLE skills. The words used in the mini games are
To play a turn: Place a word along the bottom row of the SCRABBLE board. Click on PLAY to enter the word. If the word is valid, it will be placed in the upper left-hand corner of the screen. All subsequent valid words will be placed under the last played word. If your word was challenged, the tiles will be returned to your rack.
Place words on the board before the games clock runs out! To play a game: Choose the total length of the game (on the Game Duration window) by using the Up and Down arrows. Click the DONE button. Choose the length of each turn (on the Turn Duration window) by using the Up and Down arrows. Click the PLAY button to begin. Using the tiles on your rack, place a word on the board using the same gameplay rules as a normal SCRABBLE game. Dont delay, since you only have seconds to place each word on the board! Once youve placed your word, click the PLAY button to have Maven verify the word and reset the turn timer for your next turn. A warning sound will play when there are only 10 seconds left on the timer. Note: Any time remaining from the previous turn will be added to the timer. So the faster you place words, the better!

Player Options

From the Player Options Menu, you can choose to change the following player-related options:

Options

Hook Words

Take an existing word and add a tile to it to make another word. You will begin with one blank tile. To play a turn: Pick up the blank tile from your rack. Place the blank tile either at the beginning of the word or at the end of the word. Select what letter you want that blank to be. Click on PLAY.
From the Options Menu, you can choose to change the following game-related options: Auto Tile Pick Check this box if you would like your new tiles to be automatically drawn for you once youve completed your turn. Common Word Hints Check this box if you would like the program to only use common words for hints during play. Okay Confirm your selected player options. Cancel Cancel your selected player options.

Audio Options

Bingos
You will be given seven tiles that spell a bingo. Try to find where you can place it. Once you spell the bingo, you will be given new tiles. To play a turn: Click on the tiles in your rack. Spell the word on the board using all your tiles (it does not matter where you put it) and click on PLAY.
Sound Effects Volume Drag the slider left and right (by clicking and holding your mouse button) to increase or decrease the sound effects volume. Check the MUTE box to turn off the sound effects altogether.
Music Volume Drag the slider left and right (by clicking and holding your mouse button) to increase or decrease the music volume. Check the MUTE box to turn off the music altogether. Song Titles Check the songs you wish to hear throughout the game. Check RANDOM PLAY ORDER to have the selected songs played randomly. Okay Confirm your selected audio options. Cancel Cancel your selected audio options.

Game Preferences

Check the box next to the game preference to select it. Show Mavens Tiles This will allow you to see Mavens tiles during Mavens turn. Auto Challenge Maven will automatically challenge human players. Challenge Penalty All players successfully challenged will lose their turn. Conversely, if the challenged word is deemed a legal word, than the challenging player will lose his/her turn.
Timers Each player has his/her own timer which counts up. Each players timer runs during his/her own turn. Timer Penalty The player is given twenty-five minutes to complete a game. The player is penalized ten points for every minute over the twentyfive minutes. Hints This will allow players to receive word hints during play. Guides This will turn ON all of the Guides in the game. Tournament Mode This mode will turn OFF the Show Mavens Tiles, Auto Challenge, Custom Dictionary, Hints and Guides options, and will turn ON Challenge Penalty, Timers and Timer Penalty. Your Tournament scores and statistics will be kept separate from Non-Tournament play in the Player Records area. Enable Custom Dictionary Enable a custom dictionary. Select a custom dictionary from the drop-down menu. Note: Custom dictionaries are not available in network games. How to Create a Custom Dictionary Custom Dictionaries can be created and edited using the Custom Dictionary Editor located on the Options Menu. Just follow these steps: Enter or select the name of the Custom Dictionary. All custom dictionaries are text files. Any text file can be copied into the Custom Dictionaries directory by clicking on C:\Program Files\Infogrames Interactive\ Scrabble Complete\Custom Dictionaries.

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British Scrabble Championship Sponsored by PC Games Developer Joyboost
Also inside are a few facts on Joyboost's PC game, Spinword

Gameplay screenshot

Video game publisher, Joyboost, best known for Spinword, is said to be sponsoring the 2007 British Matchplay Scrabble Championship (BMSC), the UK's leading Scrabble competition, that takes place in Yarnfield, (near Stafford) between August 25th - 27th. This year's winner will automatically enter the 2007 World Scrabble Championships in Mumbai. Here's a piece of the original story: "The BMSC is the Association of British Scrabble Player's (ABSP) major annual competition. This year, as well the prestige championship trophy, the winner will also win an automatic entry to the 2007 World Scrabble Championships in Mumbai. As well as catering for regular tournament-goers in the marathon three-day event, there is also a special one-day tournament for newcomers on the 25th August."But why, out of all the video game publishers out there, is Joyboost the one sponsoring such an event? Well, Joyboost is not only contributing money to the Championship prize fund, but it's also giving free copies of Spinword to the winners of each section. And since we're on the topic.:Spinword is Joyboost's original new word creation game for the PC in which Players must use lettered tiles to create words of three or more letters as they float up from the bottom of the screen. The game allows players to build larger words out of smaller, simpler ones, challenging the player's vocabulary as well as their reflexes."We're thrilled to be sponsoring the British Matchplay Scrabble Championship," said Joyboost's Linda MacKellar. "One of the reasons Scrabble remains so popular is that every single game is different. The player's skill and word-power has a significant impact on how each game progresses. When we were designing Spinword, we wanted to capture the same elements. We think we've done that and we believe that Scrabble fans and gamers alike will find Spinword a game they can enjoy."Allan Simmons, the ABSP's sponsorship officer and coordinator of the BMSC, agrees, "Scrabble is timeless and continues to attract new fans every year. The BMSC is one of the most significant events in the UK with an estimated 14,000 games being played by around 200 players. We're very pleased to have Joyboost on board as a sponsor of this year's competition." Remember, the 2007 British Matchplay Scrabble Championship takes place in the Yarnfield Conference Centre, which this report insists that it's located "near Stafford." Want a piece of the action? Go on and register for the newcomers event right here!Joyboost has made available this site, claiming it's home of the FREE online version of Spinword. Why don't you try it out?
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