Scrabble GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Puzzle

Scrabble

SystemGame Boy Color
Released2001
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperUbisoft
PublisherUbisoft
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Scrabble is a puzzle game released in 2001 for the Game Boy Color, developed by Ubisoft.

It landed about 3 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2001 include Pokémon Crystal, Resident Evil Gaiden and Mega Man Xtreme.

Ubisoft also made Rayman, Donald Duck: Goin' Quackers and Winnie the Pooh: Adventures in the 100 Acre Wood for the GBC.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Scrabble is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Scrabble gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Scrabble cheats & codes

1 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Debug Menu Unlocked06F-13B-F7E 05F-2EB-F7A 05F-65B-E6E

See all Scrabble cheats

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Playing GBC games today

GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.

Scrabble FAQ

When did Scrabble come out on the GBC?

Scrabble was released for the Game Boy Color in 2001.

Who made Scrabble?

It was developed by Ubisoft.

How long does Scrabble take to play?

As a puzzle game, Scrabble typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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