This is a computer version of Scrabble, but is for two players only.

The screen has the board layout in the top left with all the usual features of squares to double or triple word and letter scores. To the right of this is a table of letters showing their values and the number available in play.

The game starts with players being dealt seven letters to make words in crossword fashion to gain the most points. By positioning the cursor, the words are entered on the board. The computer will verify that all the letters used are legal, then ask if the player's opponent wishes to make a challenge. Naturally, the dictionary must be used here.

Although the program runs perfectly adequately, I'm afraid I wouldn't buy it. If you want to play Scrabble then you might as well get the original board game. Let's face it, you can take it anywhere easily, suffer less eye strain playing, and up to four people can compete. They won't have the chance to see your letters either, unless you really want them to. Needs Extended Basic.

J.W.