Official Scrabble

The Scrabble game has grown tremendously in popularity in recent years.

Invented and developed by Alfred Butts during the Great Depression and originally known as "Criss-Cross Words", Scrabble was renamed into the board game we know today in 1948.

Today, Scrabble is not merely just a board game. It is a sport internationally competitive spirit "with an active circuit competitive Scrabble clubs, national associations and the World Championships.

Growth of Scrabble clubs worldwide every year and the level of competition is growing with it. As a sport spirit, Scrabble is rapidly approaching the level of intellectual challenge and respect that is held by the other mind sports like chess.

The growing popularity of Scrabble today defies the myriad rival similar games based on words that have emerged over the last two decades.

The success of Scrabble players know there is more to this game of spelling and vocabulary. Scrabble is a mind sport, requiring math skills, analytical and strategic skills, and a moderate dose of luck.

For casual gamers who enjoy Scrabble a game with the family over the kitchen table, luck (or misfortune) to develop the best (or worst) the collection of tiles from the bag is an important element of knowledge if a player wins or loses. The most advanced and competitive drive, the less chance plays a role. strategic skills largely eliminate the chance component.

There are several reasons why Scrabble is growing in popularity year by year.

In previous eras, there were problems with different dictionaries permitting or prohibiting different words. Today, the Official Scrabble Dictionary has been almost completely standardized internationally for the English game. There are now only two slightly different sets of official words - one for North America and another for the rest of the world.

Internet web-based versions and IRC-based Scrabble do 24 hours of play against all levels of competitors from beginner to world a reality.

Scrabble clubs to generate publicity in their communities, providing not only competitive, but also a social scene for less serious yet still enthusiastic recreational player.

inter-club tournaments, championships Nation and World Championships attract media attention.

Even ESPN has piloted broadcasting Scrabble competitions and is believed to be willing to broaden their scope of Scrabble as a sport spirit of competition.

In several countries, Scrabble clubs and associations are working actively with the education departments of the government to introduce "Scrabble School" - combining academic and sporting aspects of Scrabble in the school curriculum.

The Internet plays a role in the growing popularity of Scrabble and many Web sites available to play online Scrabble. Educational resources and expert advice Scrabble is also easily accessible online.

The future growth of international Scrabble is assured. Since the International Olympic Committee is currently considering a number of mind sports like bridge, for possible inclusion in future Olympic Games, it is not beyond the realm of possibility that at some point in the Scrabble time may become an Olympic sport.