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Not really retro. Misleading, and not as advertised.
I bought this for my 78-year-old mother-in-law for Christmas, hoping it was going to be like her old board that got lost in a move. In fact, I paid $5 more for this than the regular Scrabble game. Yes, it's Scrabble. But it's not like the old game. The board itself is similar, but flimsy. The tile racks are super cheap, a different design and easy to knock over. And the tiles are NOTHING like the original tiles. They are wood, but the letters are huge and thick, and not embossed... just painted on. Yes, it's Scrabble. But it's not as advertised. Why market it as "retro" if it's not the real deal?? Disappointed, for sure.
January 2018 · Toys and Games · verified purchase