Spanish Scrabble by Hasbro - 4035 Reviews
Great way to practice Spanish!
Brenda L. Osborne from Abbeville, SC USA - 5 out of 5.
We love the English version of Scrabble, so I got the Spanish version for my boyfriend. We've played it for many hours and have really enjoyed the competition. It gets a little getting used to since the amount of letters are different, but nonetheless, it's as great as it's original English version, and I love beating him in Spanish too!0 people voted this review as helpful and 0 people voted this review as unhelpful.
Super fun!
Cynthia Martinez from Parker, CO - 5 out of 5.
Scrabble is an amazing game and for the people that prefers to play in Spanish it is just perfect.0 people voted this review as helpful and 0 people voted this review as unhelpful.
What a great way to learn to spell spanish!
Toni Hill from JOHNSTOWN, PA, US - 5 out of 5.
I love Spanish Scrabble just as much as English scrabble. This game is a great teaching tool.0 people voted this review as helpful and 0 people voted this review as unhelpful.
Stretch your mind in spanish
Nancy C. Russell from Houston, TX United States - 4 out of 5.
No surprises - this game is simply the familiar Scrabble, but with Spanish characters added. It's great exercise for prodding your mind to find Spanish words. This past Thanksgiving, it was shared by one adult fluent in Spanish plus one adult, one teenager and a nine year old who were learning Spanish. Although the teenager said it made her head hurt, she recovered quickly and we all enjoyed the challenge. !Disfruta!0 people voted this review as helpful and 0 people voted this review as unhelpful.
scabblicioso
international from USA - 4 out of 5.
What makes a world language game extra wonderful is that it allows learners of that language the chance to prove to themselves that they know something, while having a fun time.This Spanish language version thrills players when they see the different values for the letters and the different letters employed... I use this game in the classroom and marvel at the gentle pleasure had by all as they struggle to come up with words. We also play this at home, and have the same level of fun
We keep the game light... it is a challenge to all to work in a second language.
But oh what fun.
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Spanish Scrabble Review
Vanessa Vancour - 5 out of 5.
Product is great fun, even if you don't speak fluent Spanish. It's a great learning tool.0 people voted this review as helpful and 0 people voted this review as unhelpful.
Tile distribution in this version vs English version
Amber K from Seattle, WA - 5 out of 5.
according to Wikipedia at [...] the English-language editions of Scrabble contain 100 letter tiles, in the following distribution:* 2 blank tiles (scoring 0 points)
* 1 point: E ×12, A ×9, I ×9, O ×8, N ×6, R ×6, T ×6, L ×4, S ×4, U ×4
* 2 points: D ×4, G ×3
* 3 points: B ×2, C ×2, M ×2, P ×2
* 4 points: F ×2, H ×2, V ×2, W ×2, Y ×2
* 5 points: K ×1
* 8 points: J ×1, X ×1
* 10 points: Q ×1, Z ×1
This distribution of letters has not changed since Alfred Butts invented the game in 1938.
Spanish-language sets sold within North America (known as Scrabble - Edición en Español) use these 103 tiles:
* 2 blank tiles (scoring 0 points)
* 1 point: A ×11, E ×11, O ×8, S ×7, I ×6, U ×6, N ×5, L ×4, R ×4, T ×4
* 2 points: C ×4, D ×4, G ×2
* 3 points: M ×3, B ×3, P ×2
* 4 points: F ×2, H ×2, V ×2, Y ×1
* 6 points: J ×2
* 8 points: K ×1, LL ×1, Ñ ×1, Q ×1, RR ×1, W ×1, X ×1
* 10 points: Z ×1
Spanish-language sets sold outside North America use these 100 tiles:
* 2 blank tiles (scoring 0 points)
* 1 point: A ×12, E ×12, O ×9, I ×6, S ×6, N ×5, L ×4, R ×5, U ×5, T ×4
* 2 points: D ×5, G ×2
* 3 points: C ×4, B ×2, M ×2, P ×2
* 4 points: H ×2, F ×1, V ×1, Y ×1
* 5 points: CH ×1, Q ×1
* 8 points: J ×1, LL ×1, Ñ ×1, RR ×1, X ×1
* 10 points: Z ×1
Stress accents are disregarded. The letters K and W are absent since these two letters are rarely used in Spanish words. According to FISE (Federación Internacional de Scrabble en Español) rules, a blank cannot be used to represent K or W.
Using one C and one H tile in place of the CH tile, two L tiles for the LL tile, or two R tiles for the RR tile is also not allowed in Spanish Scrabble (see rules in Spanish provided by the FISE).
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Having fun learning
Señora Dugger - 5 out of 5.
Spanish ScrabbleI teach high school Spanish. I use this game (among others) with my students on periodic "game days." High schoolers LOVE to play games. This is a super game for expanding Spanish vocabulary. I let my students use a dictionary. It is difficult to play unless you have a good vocabulary in Spanish, so allowing English words too is a good idea. Just count all Spanish words for double points after all special point values have already been added too.
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Spanish Scrabble
L. Richards - 4 out of 5.
Very similar to the English version. Has a few different letters from the spanish alphabet.0 people voted this review as helpful and 0 people voted this review as unhelpful.
Spanish Scrabble
Marta Perkins from USA - 5 out of 5.
Muy bueno! I love it! you need to know a little Spanish to truly enjoy it. I find it a great way to supplement my Spanish classes.0 people voted this review as helpful and 0 people voted this review as unhelpful.
Excellent Game / Juego exelente
Luis Santana - 5 out of 5.
This game provides very good learning experience because it makes you investigate and learn new words, I recommend it to everybody.0 people voted this review as helpful and 0 people voted this review as unhelpful.
Scrabble Spanish edition review
Teba Orueta from Madrid; Miami - 4 out of 5.
For people new to Scrabble and whose mother tongue is Spanish, this is a great starter. The instructions are both in English & Spanish and the setup of the game is easy. The only thing you need to provide yourself is access to a good Spanish Dictionary, like the one by the Real Academia de la Lengua Española, otherwise access to their online dictionary www.rae.esI got the game for my parents this past Christmas, as they have always enjoyed crossword puzzles and it is a good way to keep the mind busy and active. Scrabble is not about creating the longest word, but rather, the one with the best points in your favour; using the less common letters effectively with the letters already on the board. The difference between the English and the Spanish version is that the value of the letters change based on which ones are more or less common in the Spanish language. It makes for a great pass-time for friends and family and is a welcome respite from watching TV , going to the movies, or reading a book on your own.
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Classroom Spanish Scrabble Games
Lynnette Kohel - 5 out of 5.
My students love when we have Spanish Scrabble Hour. It's a wonderful break from the typical learning and they marvel at the different verb forms that they are able to use. Thank you, Amazon, for your great pricing and free shipping!0 people voted this review as helpful and 0 people voted this review as unhelpful.
A Great Way to Improve One's Spanish
Retired Guy from Santa Fe, NM - 5 out of 5.
I found this version of Scrabble to be a very enjoyable way to improve my Spanish. I recently played with a group in which we formed two teams of three players each. Everyone found it to be a lot of fun and the mental effort was worth every minute.1 people voted this review as helpful and 0 people voted this review as unhelpful.
Excellent game!
Amazon Shopper 99! from Center of the World! - 5 out of 5.
My grandmother does not speak English so this was a gift for her. She loves crossword puzzles so I thought this might be a good game for her. She is addicted! It's so nice to find something for non-English speakers. I wholeheartedly recommend this game.0 people voted this review as helpful and 0 people voted this review as unhelpful.
fantastic
gringo loco - 5 out of 5.
when i was living in costa rica my girlfriend down there had this game. it was one of our favorite things to do. I learned a lot of words I hadnt previously known due to this game. Its great for any bilingual scrabble lover, or even those who are just learning. A spanish dictionary is key.0 people voted this review as helpful and 0 people voted this review as unhelpful.
Timeless and classic.
ANTONIO VASQUEZ from Tacoma, WA - 5 out of 5.
Scrabble is probably one of the games I remember playing first as an older kid; and the Spanish version was what I played at family gatherings - it's part of my heritage. It was exciting to find it on the net! I called various toys r us stores and was only able to get it through the net. Great game.8 people voted this review as helpful and 1 people voted this review as unhelpful.
An Old Version of Spanish Scrabble!
Anonymous - 5 out of 5.
I'm bilingual (Spanish/English) but my elderly mother's command of English is limited. Decades ago we bought a "foreign edition" Scrabble set, manufactured by Selchow & Righter Co. of Bay Shore, NY. Our set is truly a Spanish version, lacking "k" but with "ñ," "ll," and "rr" (the latter two no longer individual letters in Spanish) and with plenty of the more common vowels in the Spanish language. The letter values differ from the English values, commensurate with their degree of usage in each language. The last copyright notice on the Spanish game is from 1953. We bought it in the early 70's. Why didn't Hasbro follow this edition for their Spanish version? It is definitely a more accurate and educational one!16 people voted this review as helpful and 0 people voted this review as unhelpful.
An Old Version of Spanish Scrabble!
Anonymous - 5 out of 5.
I'm bilingual (Spanish/English) but my elderly mother's command of English is limited. Decades ago we bought a "foreign edition" Scrabble set, manufactured by Selchow & Righter Co. of Bay Shore, NY. Our set is truly a Spanish version, lacking "k" but with "ñ," "ll," and "rr" (the latter two no longer individual letters in Spanish) and with plenty of the more common vowels in the Spanish language. The letter values differ from the English values, commensurate with their degree of usage in each language. The last copyright notice on the Spanish game is from 1953. We bought it in the early 70's. Why didn't Hasbro follow this edition for their Spanish version? It is definitely a more accurate and educational one!16 people voted this review as helpful and 0 people voted this review as unhelpful.
An Old Version of Spanish Scrabble!
Anonymous - 5 out of 5.
I'm bilingual (Spanish/English) but my elderly mother's command of English is limited. Decades ago we bought a "foreign edition" Scrabble set, manufactured by Selchow & Righter Co. of Bay Shore, NY. Our set is truly a Spanish version, lacking "k" but with "ñ," "ll," and "rr" (the latter two no longer individual letters in Spanish) and with plenty of the more common vowels in the Spanish language. The letter values differ from the English values, commensurate with their degree of usage in each language. The last copyright notice on the Spanish game is from 1953. We bought it in the early 70's. Why didn't Hasbro follow this edition for their Spanish version? It is definitely a more accurate and educational one!16 people voted this review as helpful and 0 people voted this review as unhelpful.
Spanish can be better
Efrain Rivera Jr. from Anasco, PR United States - 5 out of 5.
I live in Puerto Rico. My friends and I usually play in both in English and Spanish at the same time. But if you what to learn Spanish I will recommend playing the game entirely en Español. I will give you the pros and cons of this version:Pros:
1. You can make higher scores in Spanish. K-8 points, W-8 points, Q-8 points but much easier to use, LL-8 points, RR-8 points, Ñ-8 points, and it is much easier to get rid of all your letters than in English.
2. Spanish words are written just as you pronounce them (that is why there are no Spanish spelling bees).
3. You can learn Spanish in a fun way, plus the game can be used in English and it has a couple more vowels.
Cons:
1. There are no really good Spanish dictionaries, other than the Spanish Royal Academy Dictionary (Amazon has it at a reasonable price). And no Spanish Scrabble dictionary is to be found. This will make it hard on verb conjugation.
Whether you play it in Spanish or English or both the Spanish tiles are definitely better. Go ahead and try this version. Come on, you know you what to.
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We love this game!
Anonymous - 5 out of 5.
I'm a Spanish teacher and I found this game in a closet when I started teaching at my current school. I only teach the first two years of Spanish. To play the game entirely in Spanish is difficult and takes forever with new learners. We play in Spanish and English. If the student plays an English word they receive the normal amout of points. If the student plays a Spanish word he/she receives double the point value in addition to any extra points offered by the squares on the board. We had a 72 point Spanish word the other day. It is great fun and the students bury themselves in Spanish dictionaries trying to find the next big word!17 people voted this review as helpful and 0 people voted this review as unhelpful.
We love this game!
Anonymous - 5 out of 5.
I'm a Spanish teacher and I found this game in a closet when I started teaching at my current school. I only teach the first two years of Spanish. To play the game entirely in Spanish is difficult and takes forever with new learners. We play in Spanish and English. If the student plays an English word they receive the normal amout of points. If the student plays a Spanish word he/she receives double the point value in addition to any extra points offered by the squares on the board. We had a 72 point Spanish word the other day. It is great fun and the students bury themselves in Spanish dictionaries trying to find the next big word!17 people voted this review as helpful and 0 people voted this review as unhelpful.
We love this game!
Anonymous - 5 out of 5.
I'm a Spanish teacher and I found this game in a closet when I started teaching at my current school. I only teach the first two years of Spanish. To play the game entirely in Spanish is difficult and takes forever with new learners. We play in Spanish and English. If the student plays an English word they receive the normal amout of points. If the student plays a Spanish word he/she receives double the point value in addition to any extra points offered by the squares on the board. We had a 72 point Spanish word the other day. It is great fun and the students bury themselves in Spanish dictionaries trying to find the next big word!17 people voted this review as helpful and 0 people voted this review as unhelpful.
Remember this is really a challenge in any language!
Anonymous - 5 out of 5.
I am bilingual and bought this game for my mother. We were told that she has beginning stages of Alzheimer's. Well I think the doctors are wrong but just in case I got this for her.Words games do stimulate synaptic links and activate the language center in the brain.
About the comment that this game is difficult in Spanish: The game is not easily in any language!
Also, keep in mind that Spanish due to its strong metaphorical constructs have many ways of expressing similar things. The poetry and imagery expressed in Spanish literature is quite powerfull.
Just have fun, learn and reinforce! :)
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Remember this is really a challenge in any language!
Anonymous - 5 out of 5.
I am bilingual and bought this game for my mother. We were told that she has beginning stages of Alzheimer's. Well I think the doctors are wrong but just in case I got this for her.Words games do stimulate synaptic links and activate the language center in the brain.
About the comment that this game is difficult in Spanish: The game is not easily in any language!
Also, keep in mind that Spanish due to its strong metaphorical constructs have many ways of expressing similar things. The poetry and imagery expressed in Spanish literature is quite powerfull.
Just have fun, learn and reinforce! :)
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Remember this is really a challenge in any language!
Anonymous - 5 out of 5.
I am bilingual and bought this game for my mother. We were told that she has beginning stages of Alzheimer's. Well I think the doctors are wrong but just in case I got this for her.Words games do stimulate synaptic links and activate the language center in the brain.
About the comment that this game is difficult in Spanish: The game is not easily in any language!
Also, keep in mind that Spanish due to its strong metaphorical constructs have many ways of expressing similar things. The poetry and imagery expressed in Spanish literature is quite powerfull.
Just have fun, learn and reinforce! :)
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Fun but frustrating
Nick from Moscow, ID United States - 3 out of 5.
If you know spanish, and love scrabble, then this is the game for you. If you are learning spanish, then I would recommend that you steer cleer. In my opinion, there aren't enough vowels, and too often I get the K, W, and X tiles. I have a friend from Panama who tells me that he finds the English version easier than the Spanish! Anyway, it is fun, but you must have a good working vocabulary, or a thorough knowledge of verb conjugation, in order to do well.9 people voted this review as helpful and 3 people voted this review as unhelpful.
great learning tool
Anonymous from Memphis, TN USA - 5 out of 5.
I ordered one of these for me since I am learning Spanish. When I played with my friends, they requested one also and I had to order two more.If you like the english version of scrabble, and are learning or already know spanish, you will love this game.
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