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The description below was contributed by: Jean in Sandy, UT, on Jul 15, 2001 12:06:07AM

2 Star Game Rating

Appropriate age group(s):
Elementary School
Middle School
High School & Beyond

In which category would you classify this game?
Card and Board Games

Can kids play this game on their own or do they need adult supervision?
Kids can play on their own

Estimated time needed to play:
30 minutes or more

Materials needed (if applicable):
The Milton Bradley Game board and 64 letter tiles.
Spelling Dictionary and/or Rhyming Dictionary.

Description of reading game:
Build a word across or down the board. Stack letters on letters to change words into different words. Build and stack to score the most points and win.

What reading skill(s) does this game use or develop in children?
vocabulary and spelling
dictionary skills to check their words

Other comments or suggestions:
My children found this easier than Scrabble. They [4th & 5th grade] expanded each other with the words that they thought of.

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