
- BGG rank
- BGG #31,401
- BGG rating
- 5.1
Scrabble Slam!
- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2008

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Scrabble Slam! (2-6p) is a board game released in 2008 for 2–6 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Joe Wetherell.
This entry is for the 2-6 player edition with 84 cards. The entry for the 2-4 player edition with 55 cards is here. In this fast-paced card game based on Scrabble, each player is dealt a hand of two-sided cards: each one has a different letter on each side, and a pair of letters in the corners that note which letters are on each face. Players create a four-letter word to start the game, then replace one letter at a time with cards from their hands. The first player to get rid of all their cards wins.
Scrabble Slam! (2-6p) supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Scrabble Slam! (2-6p) is 15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Scrabble Slam! (2-6p) for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Scrabble Slam! (2-6p) has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Scrabble Slam! (2-6p) belongs to these categories: Card Game, Word Game, and Real-time. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Scrabble Slam! (2-6p) and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Scrabble Slam! (2-6p) are: Joe Wetherell. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Scrabble Slam! (2-6p) as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.