Super Scrabble Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Puzzle

Super Scrabble

SystemGame Boy
Released1991
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperImagineer
PublisherMilton Bradley Co.
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Game Boy in 1991, Super Scrabble is a puzzle game developed by Imagineer and published by Milton Bradley Co..

It landed about 2 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1991 include Metroid II: Return of Samus, Final Fantasy Adventure and Yoshi.

Imagineer also made Bart Simpson's Escape from Camp Deadly, The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Juggernauts and Swamp Thing for the Game Boy.

Super Scrabble supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Super 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.

Super Scrabble gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

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Playing Game Boy games today

Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.

Super Scrabble FAQ

When did Super Scrabble come out on the Game Boy?

Super Scrabble was released for the Game Boy in 1991.

Who made Super Scrabble?

It was developed by Imagineer and published by Milton Bradley Co..

Is Super Scrabble multiplayer?

Yes. Super Scrabble supports up to 2 players.

How long does Super Scrabble take to play?

As a puzzle game, Super 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.

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