Word-based games have seen a massive surge in popularity over the first few months of 2022. The breakout success of massively popular daily word gameWordleand the plethora ofspinoffs based on franchises likeDestinyandPokemonhave brought a variety of different flavors of word games for fans to engage with each day. However, while there are a plethora ofWordleclones and variants,Scrabblehas long been one of the most recognized word games in the world, and now, the classic board game is looking to move into the online space.
WhileWordlemay be the more popular word game in the modern online world,Scrabblehas been a popular choice for board game players looking to test their dictionary knowledge for years asthe current Hasbro/Mattel propertyhas seen a variety of different versions.Scrabblehas been no stranger to the world of video games either, as the iconic word game has seen releases on several major consoles throughout the years, with the classic game seeing PS4 and Xbox One versions in 2015. Now, Hasbro has officially unveiledScrabble Webas a browser-based platform for word game fanatics to play online with other people.
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Alongside the baseScrabble Webgame, the website also features several additional resources for players to use with a fullScrabble-legal dictionary for players to look up words and a ‘word finder’allowing players to look up wordsbased on specific combinations of letters. The site also has several other features teased to be on the way, including single-player word puzzles, possibly inspired by the success ofWordle, and a mailing list for players interested in competitiveScrabbleevents.
Scrabble Webwill look to move into an online word game territory that has largely been dominated in recent months by the overwhelming presence ofWordle. The daily word puzzles have been recognized by not only the massive community of players firing upWordleto guess each day’s word but also by big names likeThe New York Times, which purchased the game for seven-figures in late January. While recent reports have shown thatWordle’s time in the spotlight may be fading,Scrabble Webwill look to capitalize on the game’s iconic status and hopefully see similar success.
