Non-motoring > Computer SCRABBLE Miscellaneous
Thread Author: sherlock47 Replies: 8

 Computer SCRABBLE - sherlock47
I have committed to provide my 96 yr old father a new PC, with conversion training in W10 over Xmas. The problem is that he spends a significant time on his existing XP machine playing Scrabble against the machine. I cannot find a decent standlalone Scrabble program that runs under W10!

The official W10 store version has been withdrawn (for compatability reasons?)

Scrabble3D has display problems and does not render a 15x15 Board correctlly.

Older XP versions (that I have tried) will not run- but there are many versions.

The Facebook on line version requires an oponent.

The Hasbro version runs the demo ok (c/o store.gamehouse) but will not accept registration and/or payment.

There appear to be some non USA copyright disagreements!

Anybody got better advice please, it is wasting my life away!
 Computer SCRABBLE - spamcan61
Just keep using the XP machine.

If you really must go W10, which is one hell of a learning curve from XP, install Classic Shell.

Sorry I know that's not much help!
 Computer SCRABBLE - spamcan61
whoops sorry forgot the link:-

preview.tinyurl.com/jbojnqr
 Computer SCRABBLE - devonite
Try using Dosbox 0.74, there's a lot of "Antique" games can be run successfully using it - presently one G/Child is playing the original version of "Settlers" under it, and that was an Amiga game! there's loads of old PC games that can use it aswell.
 Computer SCRABBLE - Manatee
I haven't investigated this -

www.word-buff.com/free-scrabble-game.html
 Computer SCRABBLE - sherlock47
Manatee - thanks, QUACKLE looks promising, I will post when working ok!
 Computer SCRABBLE - smokie
I just tried Quackle. mighty impressive but it did use one American spelling which was annoying and I couldn't see anywhere to change it's dictionary (endeavor).
 Computer SCRABBLE - MD
Classic Shell. A life saver!
 Computer SCRABBLE - No FM2R
Specifically which game is he using? (try looking under help / about)
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