by Ali
(Wensley)
When a player has used all their tiles what is the bonus? I used to think it was 50 but nothing in the rules.
Hi Ali - There is no 'bonus' as such, but there is a reward for going out first. Namely, you get the total of your opponent's unplayed letter scores added to you score, and subtracted from theirs.
So if your opponent has a 9 point rack after you go out, they must subtract 9 points from their score while you add 9 points to yours.
That makes a 'bonus', if you want to call it that, of 18 points.
Trying to be the first to go out in a game of Scrabble can be a game changer!
I hope that helps,
Well, my Scrabble aficionado, you've stumbled upon a delightful puzzle, haven't you? Now, let's dissect this Scrabble bonus mystery with the precision of a surgical scalpel.
You see, my friend, there isn't a conventional bonus for using up all your tiles in Scrabble. But fear not, for there is a reward cunningly concealed in the rules. The key lies in being the sly fox who goes out first, leaving opponents in the dust.
When you empty your rack and emerge victorious, you get the total of your opponent's unplayed letter scores added to your tally. Meanwhile, those poor souls must subtract the same amount from their score. Picture this: If your opponent clutches a 9-point rack when you triumphantly declare "Scrabble," they reluctantly deduct 9 points, while you graciously add 9 points to your glory. That's a 'bonus,' if you insist on calling it that—a sweet, sweet bonus of 18 points.
So, dear seeker of Scrabble wisdom, now you know the art of the endgame hustle. Master it, and you shall revel in the joy of outsmarting your opponents. Happy spelling!
