Sport from the database
Scrabble
Scrabble is a mind sport in which strategy, calculation, and tactical decisions determine competition. At its core, the sport is about score more points than the opponent by forming valid words and using premium squares. Participation format: Singles 1 vs 1. It is typically contested on or in Board-game table or online platform. Scoring is based on Word, letter, and bonus points. Core equipment includes Scrabble board, 100 letter tiles, racks, tournament clock, and approved word list. Important forms include Classic tournament Scrabble, World / continental championship, Online Scrabble. Listed competitions include WESPA Championship, World Scrabble Championship, NASPA Championship. Origin/development: USA / internationale Turnierszene, 1938. The sport is actively pract…
Classification
Weitere Angaben
Rules and format
Die Grundlagen
Ziel
The objective is to score more points than the opponent by forming valid words and using premium squares.
Teilnehmer
Usually 1 vs 1 singles; team and online formats also exist.
Teamgröße
1 vs 1 in standard tournament play.
Spielfeld
Scrabble board with 15 x 15 squares, letter tiles, rack, and clock.
Dauer
Games use per-player time controls; tournaments consist of multiple rounds.
Wertung
Letter values, word/letter premiums, and bonuses make up the score.
Gewinnbedingung
The higher final score wins; tournaments use wins, spread, and rankings.
Ausrüstung
- Scrabble board
- letter tiles
- racks
- tournament clock
- official word list
Wichtige Regelpunkte
- invalid word
- incorrect draw/exchange
- time overrun
- challenge/procedure error
Regelquellen
Federations and sources
Federations
- World English-Language Scrabble Players Association (WESPA)
- Wikipedia DE Wikipedia DE · reference · medium
- WESPA WESPA · federation · high
- WESPA Rules WESPA · official · high
- NASPA Official Tournament Rules NASPA Games · official · high
- World Scrabble Championship Wikipedia · wiki · medium