Forget it. That way it’s fine. And the draws are not random. The sound you hear is me dusting off the old Scrabble board. This new app visually looks like something a 5 year old would play. It was the same as for many “apps” that appeared as soon as the IPhone was first released. Just played a couple of games on Scrabble Go. I also suspect those folks who think this is about offering the old game up when we are all really sick of this one for $$$. . This is total BS. (Persons who might like the sorts of garbage put into the game are not the sorts who care for word games like Scrabble generally.). People WILL pay for Scrabble if the market offers it. Yep. A reasonable one time price or an annual subscription would have been fine. I do this to block creeps messaging unsavory small talk or to prevent obvious cheaters and bots to request a rematch. BUT – while the old Scrabble app on my android phone is now dead, the one on my wife’s iPad, which always worked even when disconnected from wifi (I only play vs. the computer), still works that way! Happily, I have connected with my 4 best opponents & they’ve joined me in the new format. I would pay money to have the old Scrabble back. So happy I found this site!! All in all its not too bad. I suspect I have been lost to online scrabble…. Well 18 to 50 year olds are people too. Anyone can look at the tile bag any time — which shows number left and all tiles in other racks plus the ones in the bag. I only use pass-n-play (with myself, no less – and yes, it actually works. Scrabble GO is the new permanent home for Scrabble and word game players, and we encourage everyone to transition to the new game to get started. I actually prefer this, and will be happy to transition to it! Sad. They encourage me to get on other apps so we can get to know each other better. After a few games it asked me to take a survey. Those who like sparkly games have plenty of other choices that don’t require literacy and accurate spelling. I would pay to keep the old one too! I agree! 2. we want the teacher back, Send the complaint here: (or I may go and cut and past your comments to them) Me too! What would happen to Scrabble Go if we all boycott it . Are they hoping to hook teenyboppers, who would rather play Fortnite with with one eye shut and a hand behind their backs? I thought the old 2+2 minute limit was way long enough—but this is ridiculous. Scrabble has been something that has helped me through a lot of difficult times, and now they’re taking this away from us? Since it has been bought out it “This Agreement is effective until terminated by you or EA.” Is nothing sacred, Absolutely ~ I have not played in awhile & I am horrified Seems like a good way to boycott ‘Go’. I’m working on 71 yrs old and I understand change. We need the Hasbro version back. Thank you very much for this post that states exactly how I feel about this new “improved” version of the classic Scrabble game. Who was the idiot who decided to change this beautiful game? Very suspicious hahaa.. I have been playing scrabble with my cousin 3000 miles away since I was on bed rest pregnant with my first child 12 years ago. Absolutely horrible! Oh my gosh! I still have the app And can play against the computer. Here is another trick played on you by Scrabble Go. Collect Playable Word Tiles Hi It appealed to people, regardless of age, who wanted to play REAL Scrabble and had no interest in pink and purple unicorns or trinkets and rewards. The March 12th post was on point. (It does.) Then, I swipe up on the Scrabble Go app itself to also close that. What happened to the other player? Couldn’t have said it better. I contacted the Scopely website and sent a message asking them to restore classic scrabble. Not only has a game become ridiculous but the company is not trustworthy. I pity us all. So many people love the original game. How can this be happening! Don’t hesitate to contact us again for other in-game concerns. Save the original game and add the new one as an option!!!! It was a calm activity I could engage in any time I wanted. What am I going to do after June 4 when it goes, I can’t just play Klondike forever! Rush - Challenge yourself in this Solo Scrabble mode, set up high-scoring plays on a smaller 11x11 scrabble board. SCRABBLE HELL now. The only way to get a real human player is to play your Facebook friends. Is there any way to get rid of the prizes and cartoony graphics? I’m SO disappointed in the change. Scrabble GO will fail miserably. My boyfriend and I are playing since ’12, and it connects us, even when I am traveling. Who knows, your idea of bringing back the classic feel to the app might be considered in the future! Done – but with heavy, hopeless heart…, Unfortunately, unless they’re part of this blog, there is no one from either Hasbro or EA listening to us. Required fields are marked *. I wait a few seconds and open Scrabble Go again to continue “play” — if you call it that — until the next ad appears. The new Scrabble Go sucks!!!!!! I have been playing Scrabble since 2008. I tried playing Scrabble Go, for approximately 5 minutes. It keeps us in contact and keeps her brain sharp. I recently started playing this game. Or is it that they don’t care for customers? Not sure I’m spelling it right, but look it up. Are all the opponents, even the bots, from the USA so using American words and spellings? I have made many friendships over the years with players. Perhaps the company (Scopely? What a profoundly misguided corporate move. ### Do not reply below this line ### Scopely Support April 09, 2020, 13:11. Then, I repeat all over again. Nothing is downloaded to you automatically. I hope it sticks to proper words, because even in the much-loved Scrabble that this page is berating the demise of, I did get quite ticked off that so many weird words were allowed, that you can’t find in any search of real words online. I’d up the ante about paying for the classic game to be available. Can we play on the computer? I was having problems with my phone and Scrabble was deleted – couldn’t get it back, so had to install Scrabble GO. I looked in the customer service area which it turns out has lots of info – who knew? Hi can u let me know how to activate the classic mode please. As much trouble as Alfred Mosher Butts had in bringing his game to market, I am sure he is spinning in his grave at the advent of Hasbro/Scopely taking Scrabble away from its zillions of fans. It is a welcome reprieve. The electronic version allowed me to stay in contact with friends and even make new ones. I pointed out to them that, according to I tried playing today. Why can’t they keep the older version alongside the Scrabble Go? Makes me angry and sad all at the same time. We can all do without the chintziness, bells, whistles, silly prizes, gems, cheat aids, and distractions of Scrabble GO. We are getting dumber, softer, and weaker! So thankful for this thread. Definitely got use out of it while it existed. Just a plain board with plain tiles. That’s for sure! Downloaded Scrabble Go today after the original Scrabble stopped working. but since it is not created by the game developers, I wonder what’s the purpose behind this bot…, I think there are so many bots player in there. My guess is that other player played their word long before you showed up…got bored…and left. I have dared not open the app while connected, because I think it may knock it out. You were talking about marketing. “We do not guarantee that any EA Services, Content or Entitlement will be available at all times, in all locations, or at any given time or that we will continue offer a particular EA Service, Content or Entitlements for any particular length of time.” You are obviously catering to adolescents & teens. The coming disappearance of Scrabble is bringing great sadness to my life. It’s Scopely and Hasbro that should be vilified, not EA. Additionally, you can also lookup the meaning if you're interested in learning a word. The only version I’ve seen has been scrabble go…and like most posters I’d like to tell it where to go. I was wasting my time thinking I was playing real people. Are they insane… It is a piece of garbage geared to 10 year olds… I’m heartbroken. Td. Hey, Gareth! Thanks Elaine. Time to write EA. I feel that they have totally misread their market. As you say really important at these times! Yes! Let’s hope they don’t get their hands on chess as well. I’m done. Just send a message like this to ‭833-207-4023‬, start scrabble I seems that there are many of us feeling this way. The other one had some issues… quit when he was about to win. I love playing scrabble. Words With Friends is better than this monstrosity. But lots of people don’t have or want to use data on their portable devices, not to mention there are plenty of places in the US and Canada where there is no cell service. It is an absolute load of crap and I am deleting it. REALLY MAKES THIS SAD TIME IN LIFE WORSE. He always plays his word in less than three seconds, I also came to this post for JOSE N. obviously is a bot or i.a. ➤ Imc. I feel crazy for being so upset about this, but I am. I’ve got epilepsy and this game really helps my brain calm down. I loved the “no ads” scrabble game. Have to strain to play.and there is nothing wrong with my vision. No worries, I’ll share your feedback with the team and we’ll determine how will we make proper adjustments for the improvement of the game. This was not the case with Scrabble, and despite the fact that we all loved it, we need to look objectively and remember that there were fairly frequent (once every couple of months?) Scrabble Go Fake Bot Players. It must go. You are now charging for the Teacher ability. They’ve left Scrabble running on Their servers. I want to continue my games. Money money money….it’s a rich mans world! From the original poster: In a separate post, I’ve now written an analysis of what will happen to Scrabble, my experiences with Scrabble GO, and a promising alternative. Bring back the old version. -Make the red and green outlining an option Thanks for all your posts. I downloaded Scrabble Go, played, or tried to would be better, 4 times. It is a childlike and irritating version lacking many features of the original. I share your thoughts exactly. It’s money well spent albeit a typical marketing ploy. . I loved Teacher on Scrabble. Absolute codswallop is another term! When it froze it stole all my diamonds and tickets. Scrabble GO is the most ridiculous, annoying, juvenile ‘version’ of Scrabble I have ever encountered. And if you do, heaven help you if you match up against me…. What’s this all about? The Scrabble go app freezes frequently which obviously ruins the game. Hasbro has personalized the experience for anyone who doesn’t know how to play or spell very well, and DE-PERSONALIZED it for anyone who was already a loyal fan. I also greatly appreciate this posting – well said! Scrabble Go is a truly awful game, and it even makes Words with Friends look elegant and, to use your word, “staid.” I’ve never seen such a confusing, ugly, noisy game. Norma. MORONS. Because that is who will play scrabble go. 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