The Spectacle Podcast: The Official Podcast of The American Spectator

The Spectacle Podcast: The Official Podcast of The American Spectator


Even Scrabble Has Gone Woke

April 22, 2024

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Earlier this month, Mattel, the company that manufactures Scrabble outside of the U.S., announced that it would be releasing a new “inclusive” and more “accessible” version of the popular word game in European markets called Scrabble Together. On today’s episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast, hosts Ellie Gardey and Aubrey Gulick discuss the new game’s focus on collaboration rather than competition and its goal to cater to players who find “word games intimidating.” Tune in to hear the story!