10 Board Games Everyone Thinks They’re Good At (But Aren’t)

4. Scrabble: Vocabulary and the Element of Luck

Scrabble board game on table. Hand holding letter tiles and putting together word christmas. Photo Credit: Envato @9_fingers_

Scrabble is celebrated as a game of vocabulary and wordplay, yet the luck of the draw plays a significant role in determining success. Players often project confidence in their linguistic abilities, but the tiles they draw can either bolster or hinder their performance. While a vast vocabulary is advantageous, the ability to strategically place words on the board is equally important. Scrabble challenges players to adapt and improvise, masking the fact that even the most confident wordsmiths can be stymied by a poor selection of tiles.

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