TOS Review: Scruble Cube

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We love games at our house . . . especially word games. Since I was a kid, I have loved games like Scrabble and Boggle. Ben is a word kind of kid. He’s one of those who has always found the most unusual way of saying things, and he is constantly asking me what words mean. Needless to say, we were thrilled to get to try a new word game.

Scruble Cube is like Scrabble in a hand-held cube, sort of like a Rubik’s Cube. If you can spell words as simple as “cat”, you can play this game. The cube is moved in the same way as a Rubik’s Cube, so that you can twist it around to line letters up, down, and around corners to form words. Each letter is given a number value, so when you create a word, it’s easy to add up the score. There are added bonuses such as 2x or 3x word score cubles to boost the challenge. It’s as simple as that. Or is it?

Actually, beyond simple 3-letter words, like “cat”, Ben and I both found Scruble Cube quite challenging. At first, Ben became easily frustrated with it and refused to play. I just set it aside for a few days and he eventually picked it up again. He still doesn’t play with it a lot, but I think he is drawn to the challenge.

Scruble Cube comes with score sheets, an egg-timer and instructions with variations in play. It is recommended for ages 8+, but can be modified for younger kids. It can be played as a solitaire game, or with up to 4 players. Whether you use it for a fun family game, something to do in the car, or add it to your school day, Scruble Cube is fun, challenging, and versatile with a good deal of educational value.

Award-winning Scruble Cube retails for $24.95 and can be purchased at Barnes & Noble, select Learning Express Stores, FAO Schwarz and other specialty retailers.

Disclaimer: As a member of the TOS Crew, I received this product, at no cost to me, in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are those of myself and/or my son.

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