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  Delta Scrabble Club, in partnership with Delta Scrabblers in Diaspora, has officially announced the 2025 edition of the Scrabble Fiesta. The event is scheduled to hold on 26 December 2025 at Merchant Club, Enerhen–Warri, with games commencing at 9:00am. The one–day tournament will feature 10 rated games and is open to both licensed and unlicensed players. A total prize pool of ₦500,000 has been confirmed, with only 50 slots available. Registration Licensed players: ₦3,000 Unlicensed players: ₦8,000 Payments are to be made to the following account: Bank: Opay Account Number: 9014187055 Account Name: Larry Etuwa After payment, players are required to send proof of payment to 08061288946 (Emmanuel Ogiogio) on WhatsApp for confirmation. Registration closes on 25 December 2025 at 9:00am. Participants are reminded to come with clean Scrabble kits. Scrabblebiz will continue to provide updates as the event date approaches.

Boards and Their Structures in Nigerian Scrabble Scrabble boards are not just playing surfaces — they influence the quality, speed, and fairness of the game. In Nigeria, players use different types of boards depending on the setting: home practice, club play, or tournaments. Here’s a breakdown of the common board types used across the country.  1. Home Practice Boards Material: Mostly cardboard or plastic Rotation: Non-rotatable Letter Tiles: Light plastic or cardboard Use Case: Ideal for beginners and casual players at home Most entry-level players start with these before upgrading to club boards. 2. Club Boards Material: Higher-grade plastic or wood Rotation: Usually rotatable (360° swivel base) Features: Gridded surface, steady tile hold, tile bag Use Case: Used in local clubs for serious practice and inter-club friendlies Many club players own personal boards for training and rated games. 3. Tournament Boards (Premier Boards) Material: Wooden or custom acrylic designs Rotation:...