Goal
Score more points than the AI by creating words on the board.
Basic Idea
- You have letter tiles in your rack.
- Place tiles on the board to form a valid word.
- Submit the word to score points.
- After you play, new tiles refill your rack.
Word Placement
- Words must be placed in one straight line.
- Words may go horizontally or vertically.
- The first word should cross the center star.
- Later words should connect to existing tiles.
Bonus Squares
- DL means Double Letter.
- TL means Triple Letter.
- DW means Double Word.
- TW means Triple Word.
Beginner Strategy
- Use high-value letters on bonus squares.
- Try to save strong letters like Q, Z, X, and J for big scores.
- Build off existing words when possible.
- A short word on a good bonus can beat a long weak word.
Version 1 Rules
This arcade version starts simplified: make a word from your rack, score the tile values and board bonuses, then let the AI take a turn.