Everything Scrabble

Edley, Joe

ISBN 10: 1416561757 / ISBN 13: 9781416561750

Verlag: Gallery Books, 2009

Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 00089994735

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Newly revised with updated new strategies and words, the classic how-to guide to one of the most popular board games of all time.

First introduced to the public in the mid 1950s, Scrabble has gone on to be one of the biggest selling board games in history—and is currently gaining legions of new fans in the online world. Offering relevant game tips for both the beginner and the seasoned pro, Everything Scrabble includes basic board strategies, tips for utilizing the letter "Q" (with and without the letter "U"), the latest in high scoring words, a complete list of two-letter words that can to increase players’ scoring averages by thirty to forty points—and much more. Featuring a complete history of the game, this extensively illustrated guidebook covers all facets of the game and worldwide Scrabble culture—including tournaments, champions, and rules—and is a must have for every serious fan.

Über die Autorinnen und Autoren: Joe Edley is the only North American three-time National Scrabble Champion.  He was the director of clubs and tournaments for the National Scrabble Association from 1988-2009, and creator of the new non-word puzzle app Nokori.

John D. Williams, Jr. was the Executive Director of the National Scrabble Association for twenty-five years and served as the game's national spokesman. His latest book is Word Nerd: Dispatches from the Games, Grammar, and Geek Underground.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Everything Scrabble
Verlag: Gallery Books
Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: Good