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Overview:
Chicago Tribune is a classic word game that challenges players to create words using letter tiles drawn from a bag. Players score points based on the length and value of the words they create. The game is played on a board with a central star and radiating lines.
Gameplay:
1. Setup: Each player draws 7 letter tiles from a bag. The remaining tiles are placed face down to form the "boneyard."
2. Turn Sequence: Players take turns drawing tiles from the boneyard or exchanging tiles with the boneyard. They can then place tiles on the board to form words.
3. Scoring: Words are scored based on the number of letters used and the letter values. Consonants are worth 1 point each, while vowels are worth 2 points. Premium squares on the board, such as double and triple letter or word squares, multiply the points earned.
4. Special Tiles: The game includes special tiles, such as blanks, which can represent any letter, and star tiles, which can double the value of any word.
5. Endgame: The game ends when one player uses all of their tiles or when no player can make a valid word. The player with the highest score wins.
Strategy:
* Plan Ahead: Consider the letters you have and try to form words that connect to existing letters on the board.
* Use Premium Squares: Place tiles on premium squares to maximize your score.
* Block Opponents: Try to place tiles in positions that prevent opponents from forming high-scoring words.
* Manage Your Tiles: Exchange tiles with the boneyard to improve your hand and avoid getting stuck with useless letters.
* Play to the Star: The star in the center of the board offers a triple word bonus. Aim to create words that connect to the star for maximum points.
Variations:
* Super Scrabble: A variant with a larger board, more tiles, and higher-value letters.
* Anagram Scrabble: Players form words using only the letters they draw, without the ability to exchange tiles.
* Two-Letter Scrabble: A simplified version where players create words using only two-letter tiles.
FEATURES:
• Get Chicago news, politics, sports, business, entertainment as it happens
• Follow your favorite Chicago sports teams: Bears, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, Blackhawks
• Build a personalized news feed by selecting topics that interest you
• Keep up with the ever-changing Chicago dining and nightlife scene
• Enjoy exclusive videos and photo galleries
• Create your own personalized news feed with One-Tap Following
• Save must-read stories, photos and videos for when you have the time to enjoy them
• Turn your device sideways for an entirely different visual view of the news
• Get the latest breaking news from our newsroom in your notifications
• Share stories easily with Twitter, Facebook or email.
Overview:
Chicago Tribune is a classic word game that challenges players to create words using letter tiles drawn from a bag. Players score points based on the length and value of the words they create. The game is played on a board with a central star and radiating lines.
Gameplay:
1. Setup: Each player draws 7 letter tiles from a bag. The remaining tiles are placed face down to form the "boneyard."
2. Turn Sequence: Players take turns drawing tiles from the boneyard or exchanging tiles with the boneyard. They can then place tiles on the board to form words.
3. Scoring: Words are scored based on the number of letters used and the letter values. Consonants are worth 1 point each, while vowels are worth 2 points. Premium squares on the board, such as double and triple letter or word squares, multiply the points earned.
4. Special Tiles: The game includes special tiles, such as blanks, which can represent any letter, and star tiles, which can double the value of any word.
5. Endgame: The game ends when one player uses all of their tiles or when no player can make a valid word. The player with the highest score wins.
Strategy:
* Plan Ahead: Consider the letters you have and try to form words that connect to existing letters on the board.
* Use Premium Squares: Place tiles on premium squares to maximize your score.
* Block Opponents: Try to place tiles in positions that prevent opponents from forming high-scoring words.
* Manage Your Tiles: Exchange tiles with the boneyard to improve your hand and avoid getting stuck with useless letters.
* Play to the Star: The star in the center of the board offers a triple word bonus. Aim to create words that connect to the star for maximum points.
Variations:
* Super Scrabble: A variant with a larger board, more tiles, and higher-value letters.
* Anagram Scrabble: Players form words using only the letters they draw, without the ability to exchange tiles.
* Two-Letter Scrabble: A simplified version where players create words using only two-letter tiles.
