Tech Shout!

Facebook was earlier in the news for Scrabulous game, copyright issues. Now Hasbro in association with Electronic Arts (EA) has announced to avail Scrabble for online gamers on Facebook in US and Canada as well as on Pogo.com.

Scrabble on the Facebook platform offers users to challenge their friends and relatives accessing Facebook within the US or Canada. Facebook users can opt to play a real-time turn-based game or they can even pause and resume as per their convenience.

Easy tracking of scores and statistics will let players know about their rank against competitors. Also users can enjoy built in chat and dynamic animation while playing Scrabble on Facebook. Moreover, help for playing word power game is provided to players. Users can take advantage of extensive word lists and choose suitable speed level to customize their level of difficulty.

“Hasbro, together with EA, is eager to share our expertise and technological know-how by bringing a genuine SCRABBLE experience to fans throughout the US and Canada whenever they want and wherever they go,” said Mark Blecher, General Manager, Hasbro Digital Media and Gaming. “We understand the current popularity and potential of web-based and social network gameplay for a wide range of our toy and game brands. EA and Hasbro are committed to providing SCRABBLE fans with a great digital game experience.”

While, Scrabble on the Pogo.com will allow players to enjoy the game either alone or with up to three friends in real time. Users can customize their gameplay with one of five customizable skill levels that match the dictionary and opponent accordingly. Various hints, tips and tricks are also provided to the players. Club Pogo players are offered to unlock extra Scrabble features as bonus.